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cupbearer

cup·bea·rer

UK/ˈkʌpˌbɛəɹə/ US/ˈkʌpˌbɛɹɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the attendant (usually an officer of a nobleman''s household) whose duty is to fill and serve cups of wine

Origin

From cup + bearer; attested since 1483.

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