Meaning of SALVER
Pronunciation: | | 'salvur
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| Definition: | | [n] a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver |
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| See Also: | | tray | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Salv"er\, n.
One who salves, or uses salve as a remedy; hence, a
quacksalver, or quack. [Obs.]
\Sal"ver\, n. [Cf. {Salvage}.]
A salvor. --Skeat.
\Sal"ver\, n. [Sp. salva pregustation, the tasting of
viands before they are served, salver, fr. salvar to save, to
taste, to prove the food or drink of nobles, from L. salvare
to save. See {Save}.]
A tray or waiter on which anything is presented.
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