trencher
trencher · trenchers
Someone who trenches; especially, one who cuts or digs ditchesSomeone who trenches; especially, one who cuts or digs ditches.
/ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)/
» He that waits upon another's trencher, makes many a little dinner.
Значение
значений: 3Someone who trenches; especially, one who cuts or digs ditches.
someone who digs trenches
A machine for digging trenches.
(архаичное, историческое)A plate on which food is served or cut.
a wooden board or platter on which food is served or carved
Примеры
предложений: 1He that waits upon another's trencher, makes many a little dinner.
Происхождение
From Middle English trenchour, from Anglo-Norman trenchour and Old Northern French trencheFrom Middle English trenchour, from Anglo-Norman trenchour and Old Northern French trencheor (French tranchoir), from trenchier (“to cut, to carve”). See trench (verb).
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