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cupbearer

/ˈkʌpˌbɛr.ər/

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noun

/ˈkʌpˌbɛr.ər/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее слугу, часто должностное лицо в знатном доме, в чьи обязанности входило наполнять и подавать чаши с вином.

A noun referring to an attendant, often an officer in a noble household, whose duty was to fill and serve cups of wine.

  1. Wine serverC2formal

    An attendant, often an official in a royal or noble household, responsible for filling and serving cups of wine.

    ruВиночерпий

    • The cupbearer carefully poured the wine into the king's golden goblet.
    • In ancient courts, the cupbearer was a trusted position.
    • The cupbearer tasted the wine before serving it to the queen.

    Synonymsbutlersommelierwine steward

Forms
  • cupbearers plural form
  • cupbearers' possessive plural form
  • cupbearer's possessive singular form