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‖ dapifer|ˈdæpɪfə(r)|
[L., f. daps, dapi- food, feast + fer- bearing.]
One who brings meat to table; hence, the official title of the steward of a king's or nobleman's household.
1636R. Brathwait Roman Emp. 308 This Emperour also appointed divers Offices in the Empire, as Chancellor, Dapifer, etc. 1657Reeve God's Plea (T.), Thou art the dapifer of thy palate. 1706Phillips (ed. Kersey), Dapifer, he that carries up a Dish at a Feast, a Server..Afterwards the Title was given to any trusty Servant, especially the chief Steward, or Head Bailiff of an Honour, etc. 1845C. Macfarlane Hist. Eng. I. 163 The royal cup-bearer or dapifer ordered him to withdraw. |