BEAUFET

Etymology

Noun

beaufet (plural beaufets)

(archaic) A counter for refreshments; a buffet.

(archaic) A niche, cupboard, or sideboard for plate, china, glass, etc.

a beaufet […] filled with a profusion of gold and silver vessels

Source: Wiktionary


Beau"fet, n. Etym: [See Buffet.]

Definition: A niche, cupboard, or sideboard for plate, china, glass, etc.; a buffet. A beaufet . . . filled with gold and silver vessels. Prescott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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