cellarer
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Cellarer — Cel lar*er, n. [LL. cellararius, equiv. to L. cellarius steward: cf. F. cell[ e]rier. See {Cellar}.] (Eccl.) A steward or butler of a monastery or chapter; one who has charge of procuring and keeping the provisions. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cellarer — [sel′ərər] n. a person in charge of a cellar or provisions, as in a monastery * * * cel·lar·er (sĕlʹər ər) n. A person, as in a monastic community, who is responsible for maintaining the supply of food and drink. [Middle English celerer, from… … Universalium
cellarer — [sel′ərər] n. a person in charge of a cellar or provisions, as in a monastery … English World dictionary
cellarer — noun Etymology: Middle English celerer, from Anglo French, from Late Latin cellariarius, from Latin cellarium Date: 13th century an official (as in a monastery) in charge of provisions … New Collegiate Dictionary
Cellarer — That *obedientiary of a *monastery charged with overseeing the supply of its food and wine. His responsibilities included matters such as the mill and brew house, and ensuring that workers on *granges worked as they should and were not stealing.… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
cellarer — monastery official in charge of provisions Ecclesiastical Terms … Phrontistery dictionary
cellarer — cel·lar·er || selÉ™rÉ™(r) n. person responsible for food and beverage supplies in a monastery (or other organization) … English contemporary dictionary
cellarer — [ sɛlərə] noun 1》 the person in a monastery who is responsible for provisions and catering. 2》 a cellarman … English new terms dictionary
Cellarer — A butler or caterer for the monastery. ♦ Official of a monastery responsible for food supplies. (Gies, Frances and Joseph. Life in a Medieval Village, 243) … Medieval glossary
cellarer — cel·lar·er … English syllables
