court-cupboards
court-cupboards is the plural of court-cupboard.
Meaning of court-cupboard
Noun
court-cupboard (plural court-cupboards)
- A movable sideboard or buffet on which plate and other articles of luxury were displayed on special occasions.
- Away with the joint stools, remove the court-cupboard, look to the plate.c. 1591–1595 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Romeo and Ivliet”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...
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- Court-cupboards is the plural of court-cupboard.
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