cupbearer

English

/ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/, /ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) One who ceremonially fills and hand hands out the cups in which a drink is served.

Etymology

Compound from English cup (trophy, drinking vessel) + English bearer.

Origin

English

bearer

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