In a small house the butler also valets for the master of the house. Male staff report to him. The butler is often engaged by the master of the house but usually reports to the lady of the house or sometimes to the housekeeper. In charge of the kitchen and kitchen staff.
Full Definition of WEIR. 1. : a fence or enclosure set in a waterway for taking fish. 2. : a dam in a stream or river to raise the water level or divert its flow.
Definition of barrage. : a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation.