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Webster 1913 Edition
Waiter
Wait′er
,Noun.
1.
One who, or that which, waits; an attendant; a servant in attendance, esp. at table.
The
“Make room,” as if a duke were passing by.
waiters
stand in ranks; the yeomen cry,“Make room,” as if a duke were passing by.
Swift.
2.
A vessel or tray on which something is carried, as dishes, etc.; a salver.
Coast waiter
. See under
Coast
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Waiter
WAITER
,Noun.
1.
One who waits; an attendant; a servant in attendance.The waiters stand in ranks; the yeoman cry, make room, as if a duke were passing by.
2.
A server; a vessel on which tea furniture, &c. is carried.