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Salver \Salv"er\, n. One who salves, or uses salve as a remedy; hence, a quacksalver, or quack. [Obs.]

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Salver \Sal"ver\, n. [Cf. Salvage.]

A salvor. --Skeat. [1913 Webster]


Salver \Sal"ver\, n. [Sp. salva pregustation, the tasting of viands before they are served, salver, fr. salvar to save, to taste, to prove the food or drink of nobles, from L. salvare to save. See Save.]

A tray or waiter on which anything is presented. [1913 Webster]


salver

noun

1: a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver




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