Salver
/ˈsæl.vər/noun
A tray or plate used for serving food or drinks.
Did you know?The word 'salver' comes from the Latin 'salvare,' meaning 'to save' or 'to rescue,' hinting at its use in ceremonial feasts where offerings were made to deities.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
salvare
“to save, to rescue, to make whole.”
Old French
Old French
salver
“to save or deliver.”
Middle English
Middle English
salver
“a tray for serving food.”
Modern English
English
salver
“a serving tray, often ceremonial.”
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