English word servant comes from Proto-Indo-European *ser-wo-, and later Latin servitium (Slavery, servitude. Slaves (collectively).)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *ser-wo- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| servus | Latin (lat) | (of lands, buildings) subject or liable to servitude. Slavish, servile A serf. A servant. A slave. |
| servitium | Latin (lat) | Slavery, servitude. Slaves (collectively). |
| servire | Latin (lat) | |
| servir | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | To serve (act as a servant or a vassal). |
| servant | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | That serves; that fulfils a role Servant (one who serves). |
| servant | English (en) | One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.. One who serves another, providing help in some manner. (obsolete) To subject. |