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Ewery — A ewery was the office in a medieval household responsible for water and the vessels for drinking or washing of the person. The word comes from ewer , a sort of pitcher. This office was not responsible for laundry, which was handled by the… … Wikipedia
ewery — /yooh euh ree/, n., pl. eweries. Archaic. a room for storing ewers, towels, napkins, etc. [1350 1400; ME; see EWER, Y3] * * * … Universalium
ewery — ew·ery … English syllables
ewery — ərē noun ( es) Etymology: Middle English ewerie, from Anglo French, from ewer + ie y : a room for ewers, table linen, and towels (as in a royal palace) … Useful english dictionary
Ewry — Ewery Ew er*y ([=u] [ e]r*[y^]), Ewry Ew ry ([=u] r[y^])n. [From {Ewer}.] An office or place of household service where the ewers were formerly kept. [Enq.] Parker. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chandlery — A chandlery was originally the office in a medieval household responsible for wax and candles, as well as the room in which the candles were kept. It was headed by a chandler. The office was subordinated to the kitchen, and only existed as a… … Wikipedia
Napery — A shopkeeper shows a tablecloth to customers in Leipzig, November 1953 Napery is another term for linen used for household purposes, such as table linen.[1] H … Wikipedia
Medieval household — John, Duke of Berry enjoying a grand meal. The Duke is seen sitting at the high table surrounded by numerous servants, guests and dependents. Illustration from Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, ca 1410. The medieval household was, like… … Wikipedia
pantry — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. store, cupboard, larder, kitchen, scullery; galley, cuddy; buttery, butlery; ewery, china closet. See receptacle. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. storeroom, scullery, larder, cupboard, cooler, buttery; see… … English dictionary for students
lord steward of the household — the highest officer of the royal household of England who is a peer and privy councilor, presides at the Green Cloth, and has charge of the hall, kitchen, pantry, ewery, cellars, and almonry … Useful english dictionary
