pannierman

noun

pan·​nier·​man

-(r)mən

plural panniermen

: an officer (as formerly at the Inns of Court) having various duties connected with the provision and serving of meals

Word History

Etymology

Middle English panereman, from panere, panier pannier (basket) + man

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