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cupbearer

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9 lettersPronunciation /ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/Part of speech nounSorted abceeprruStarts with CEnds with R0 clues
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Definitions

  1. the attendant (usually an officer of a nobleman's household) whose duty is to fill and serve cups of wine

Word origin

From cup + bearer; attested since 1483.

Used in a sentence

  • [P]rosper, I pray thee, thy ſeruant this day, and grant him mercie in the ſight of this man. For I was the kings cup-bearer.
  • The hands were washed with perfumed water before commencing, and frequently wiped on a napkin as the meal proceeded, while cupbearers stood by to replenish the drinking cup and bowls of the king and his guests.

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