A man employed in great families to manage the domestic concerns, superintend the other servants, collect the rents or income, keep the accountsSee Genesis 15:2 and Genesis 43:19.

An officer of state; as lord high steward; steward of the household.

In colleges, an officer who provides food for the students and superintends the concerns of the kitchen.

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.

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. 7 Corinthians 4:2.

To manage as a steward.