tapster

American  

[tap-ster] / ˈtæp stər /

noun

1. a bartender.

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tapster British  

/ ˈtæpstə /

noun

1. rare a barman

2. (in W Africa) a man who taps palm trees to collect and sell palm wine

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Other Word Forms

• tapstress noun
• undertapster noun

Etymology

Origin of tapster

before 1000; Middle English; Old English tæppestre. See tap ², -ster

Example Sentences

It also includes inane subplots, fake friars, punster tapsters and a tiresome denouement.

From New York Times

The tapster's "promise" is something we're all familiar with: that slight inclination of the chin, subtle nod or lift of the eyebrow that says: "You're next".

From The Guardian

On his way he gives most of his money to bury a dishonest tapster, who has been executed and left frozen in a block of ice outside a church for passers-by to spit upon.

From Project Gutenberg

Of an earlier date is the tapster of the initial block, from Ludlow, who furnishes a comfortable idea of a congenial, and to judge from his pouch, a profitable occupation.

From Project Gutenberg

The cellar maid or tapster standing at the door of an alehouse is summoned by death to accompany him.

From Project Gutenberg