court-cupboard

English

Noun

court-cupboard (plural court-cupboards)

  1. (obsolete) A movable sideboard or buffet on which plate and other articles of luxury were displayed on special occasions.
    • Shakespeare
      Away with the joint stools, remove the court-cupboard, look to the plate.
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