Where does “saucer” come from?
Saucer comes from Middle English saucer, from Old French saussier, originally denoting a condiment dish or container for sauce.
saucer (English): A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch...
Definitions
- A small shallow dish to hold a cup and catch...
Ancestry of “saucer”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | saucer | A small receptacle or bowl for storing sauce in;... |
| 2 | Old French | saussier | — |
Words derived from “saucer”