dapifer Meaning & Definition
/ˈdæpɪfə/
What Does Dapifer Mean?
Dapifer is used as a noun meaning The servant that brings the meat to the table at a meal. It is also used to mean The official title of the steward in a medieval English nobleman's household.
Dapifer in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdæpɪfə/ |
| Plural | dapifers |
Dapifer Definition (Noun)
- The servant that brings the meat to the table at a meal.
- The official title of the steward in a medieval English nobleman's household.
- The most senior of the five great officers of state in the medieval French royal court.
Synonyms of Dapifer
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Dapifer synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dapifer (plural dapifers)
Origin of Dapifer
From Medieval Latin dapifer, from Latin daps (“feast”) + -fer (“bearer”).