diaetarius

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a slave responsible for room service, a valet-de-chambre
  • a cabin steward on a ship
  • (Late Latin) a slave servant who serves at the dining table, a table waiter
  • (Medieval Latin) a day-labourer

Etymology

Suffix from Latin diaeta (prescribed way of life).

Origin

Latin

diaeta

Gloss

prescribed way of life

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