Look up: Cup-bearer

1. Cup-bearer
   A `cup-bearer` was an officer of high rank in royal courts, whose duty it was to serve the drinks at the royal table. On account of the constant fear of plots and intrigues, a person must be regarded as thoroughly trustworthy to hold this position. He must guard against poison in the king`s cup, and...
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2. cupbearer
   [n] - the attendant (usually an officer of a nobleman`s household) whose duty is to fill and serve cups of wine
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3. Cupbearer
   Cup'bear`er (-bâr`ẽr) noun 1. One whose office it is to fill and hand the cups at an entertainment. 2. (Antiq.) One of the attendants of a prince or noble, permanently charged with the performance of this office for his mas...
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4. cupbearer
   noun the attendant (usually an officer of a nobleman`s household) whose duty is to fill and serve cups of wine
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5. Cupbearer
   • (n.) One of the attendants of a prince or noble, permanently charged with the performance of this office for his master. • (n.) One whose office it is to fill and hand the cups at an entertainment.
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