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.
Meaning
3 sensesSomeone who trenches; especially, one who cuts or digs ditches.
someone who digs trenches
A machine for digging trenches.
(archaic, historical)A plate on which food is served or cut.
a wooden board or platter on which food is served or carved
Examples
1 sentencesHe that waits upon another's trencher, makes many a little dinner.
Origin
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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