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waiter

wait·er [ wáytər ] (plural wait·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody who serves at tables: somebody employed to bring food and drink to people, usually in a restaurant

2. tray: a tray for carrying dishes or serving food

[14th century. Via Anglo-Norman, "attendant, watchman" < Old N French, or directly <wait]
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