salver
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of salver
1655–65; < Spanish salv ( a ) kind of tray (originally protective foretasting, derivative of salvar to save < Latin salvāre ) + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Three new biographies underline the premise that life can be tough, even for those who have it handed to them on a silver salver.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 16, 2018
The Australian, who is two off the lead on seven under, bogeyed all four, handing the Claret Jug to a bemused Ernie Els on a silver salver.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2015
He looked around, called upon David Moyes, and together they held up the silver salver.
From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2013
The salver is obviously in its inaugural year, following the untimely death of the peerless darts commentator, but instantly there was a clear winner.
From The Guardian • Dec. 30, 2012
Then men came bearing a chair and a low stool, and one brought a salver with a silver flagon and cups, and white cakes.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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