Jeeves

English Etymology Originally a surname derived from a en enm - diminutive of Genevieve. Pronunciation en /d͡ʒiːvz/ en LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Jeeves.wav Southern England en iːvz 1 Proper noun en matronymics. A fictional valet in the stories by P. G. Wodehouse. en 1930 Dorothy Sayers Strong Poison “Do you never overlook anything, Bunter?””I endeavour to give satisfaction, my lord.””Well, then, don’t talk like Jeeves. It irritates me. …” en by extension A valet, butler or helper who fulfills the model of a helpful servant. en w:Jerry Seinfeld w:Seinfeld 1993 4 24 When you name a baby Jeeves, you've pretty much mapped out his future, wouldn't you say? Related terms en Jeevesian References "Jeeves" in Encarta World English Dictionary [North American Edition] Jeeves