Definition of SALVER

salver

Meanings

Plural: salvers

Noun

  • a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually made of silver
  • One who salves or cures.
  • One who pretends to cure; a quacksalver.
  • One who salves or saves goods, etc. from destruction or loss.
  • A tray used to display or serve food or other items (such as a visiting card).

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English salver (attested only in the sense of "ointment box"), from Old English *sealfere (“salver, one who anoints”), equivalent to salve + -er. Cognate with Dutch zalver (“salver”), German Salber (“salver”).

Scrabble Score: 9

salver is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
salver is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
salver is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

salver is a valid Words With Friends word