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  4  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  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. 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Salver  \Salv"er\,  n. 
  One  who  salves,  or  uses  salve  as  a  remedy;  hence  a 
  quacksalver,  or  quack.  [Obs.] 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Salver  \Sal"ver\,  n.  [Cf.  {Salvage}.] 
  A  salvor.  --Skeat. 
 
  From  WordNet  r  1.6  [wn]: 
 
  salver 
  n  :  a  tray  (or  large  plate)  for  serving  food  or  drinks;  usually 
  made  of  silver 




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