English

Noun

back stairs pl ‎(plural only)

1. Alternative spelling of backstairs
   • (Can we date this quote?) W.S. Gilbert, The Mikado

     It is consequently my degrading duty to serve this upstart as First Lord of the Treasury, Lord Chief Justice, Commander-in-Chief, Lord High Admiral, Master of the Buckhounds, Groom of the Back Stairs, Archbishop of Titipu, and Lord Mayor, both acting and elect, all rolled into one.