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- [sal-ver]
- /ˈsæl vər/
- /ˈsæl.vər/
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- [sal-ver]
- /ˈsæl vər/
Definitions of salver word
- noun salver a tray, especially one used for serving food or beverages. 1
- countable noun salver A salver is a flat object, usually made of silver, on which things are carried. 0
- noun salver a tray, esp one of silver, on which food, letters, visiting cards, etc, are presented 0
- noun salver a tray on which refreshments, letters, visiting cards, etc. are presented 0
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Origin of salver
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Spanish salv(a) kind of tray (orig. protective foretasting, derivative of salvar to save < Latin salvāre) + -er1
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Parts of speech for Salver
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
salver popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
salver usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for salver
noun salver
- charger — A charger is a device used for charging or recharging batteries.
- coaster — A coaster is a small mat that you put underneath a glass or cup to protect the surface of a table.
- disc — any thin, flat, circular plate or object.
- dish — Slang. to gossip about: They talked all night, dishing their former friends.
- footman — a liveried servant who attends the door or carriage, waits on table, etc.
Top questions with salver
- what does salver mean?
- what is a silver salver?
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