tapster
Americannoun
noun
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rare a barman
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(in W Africa) a man who taps palm trees to collect and sell palm wine
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of tapster
before 1000; Middle English; Old English tæppestre. See tap 2, -ster
Example Sentences
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Flesh & Blood Jaundice put master tapster Ray Bolger in hospital, closed Broadway's Three to Make Ready for the time being.
From Time Magazine Archive
“I’m tapster at the ‘Commonwealth,’ in Fish Street—not much of a place.”
From The Children of the New Forest by Marryat, Frederick
"Thou art a valorous tapster," said the Captain.
From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.
“And so you are tapster at the ‘Commonwealth.’
From The Children of the New Forest by Marryat, Frederick
They found "Ye Swanne" in charge of the tapster and the serving-wench, and with Paignton Rob for its solitary guest.
From Sea-Dogs All! A Tale of Forest and Sea by Bevan, Tom
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