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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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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Salv"er\, n.
    One who salves, or uses salve as a remedy; hence, a
    quacksalver, or quack. [Obs.]
    
  2. \Sal"ver\, n. [Cf. {Salvage}.]
    A salvor. --Skeat.
    
  3. \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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