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.
The noun WEIR has 2 senses: 1. a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow. 2. a fence or wattle built across a stream to catch or retain fish. Familiarity information: WEIR used as a noun is rare.