Manager \Man"a*ger\, n.

1. One who manages; a conductor or director; as, the manager of a theater.

A skillful manager of the rabble. --South.

2. A person who conducts business or household affairs with economy and frugality; a good economist.

A prince of great aspiring thoughts; in the main, a manager of his treasure. --Sir W. Temple.

3. A contriver; an intriguer. --Shak.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)