cupbearer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cupbearer
First recorded in 1375–1425, cupbearer is from the Middle English word cuppe-berer. See cup, bearer
Example Sentences
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What shall I say to the Counts, Varila, and the Cupbearer, and all the noble knights who will hazard their lands and lives in trying to right you with that traitor?
From The Saint's Tragedy by Kingsley, Charles
We name our champions—Rudolf, the Cupbearer, Leutolf of Erlstetten,Hartwig of Erba, and our loved Count Walter,Our knights and vassals, sojourners among you.Follow us.
From The Saint's Tragedy by Kingsley, Charles
At the banquet which followed, the Dukes of Lorraine, Franconia, Suabia, and Bavaria, served as Chamberlain, Steward, Cupbearer and Marshal.
From A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day by Taylor, Bayard
Cupbearer in perpetuam to an Empire sounds very important and suggests great possibilities of influencing people.
From From a Terrace in Prague by Baker, Lieut.-Col. B. Granville
This silly sorrow-laden heart of mine Is ever pining for that Love of mine; When the Cupbearer poured the wine of love, With my heart's blood he filled this cup of mine!
From The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam by Khayyam, Omar
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