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词汇 cellaress
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Definition of cellaress in English:

cellaress

noun sɛləˈrɛsˈsɛlərɪs
historical
  • A woman (especially a nun) in a convent or similar establishment charged with the safe keeping and distribution of provisions.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Rule of St. Benet. From cellar + -ess, after cellarer. Compare post-classical Latin cellararissa, Old French celeresse.

Definition of cellaress in US English:

cellaress

noun
historical
  • A woman (especially a nun) in a convent or similar establishment charged with the safe keeping and distribution of provisions.

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Rule of St. Benet. From cellar + -ess, after cellarer. Compare post-classical Latin cellararissa, Old French celeresse.

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