1. A man employed in great families to manage the domestic concerns, superintend the other servants, collect the rents or income, keep the accounts, _c. See Gen 15:2 and 43:19.
2. An officer of state; as lord high steward; steward of the household, _c.
3. In colleges, an officer who provides food for the students and superintends the concerns of the kitchen.
4. In a ship of war, an officer who is appointed by the purser to distribute provisions to the officers and crew. In other ships, a man who superintends the provisions and liquors, and supplies the table.
5. In Scripture and theology, a minister of Christ, whose duty is to dispense the provisions of the gospel, to preach its doctrines and administer its ordinances.
It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1 Cor 4.
STEWARD, v.t. To manage as a steward. [Not in use.]
