Hypertext Webster Gateway: "salver"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Salver \Sal"ver\, n. [Sp. salva pregustation, the tasting of
viands before they are served, salver, fr. salvar to save, to
taste, to prove the food or drink of nobles, from L. salvare
to save. See {Save}.]
A tray or waiter on which anything is presented.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Salver \Salv"er\, n.
One who salves, or uses salve as a remedy; hence, a
quacksalver, or quack. [Obs.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Salver \Sal"ver\, n. [Cf. {Salvage}.]
A salvor. --Skeat.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
salver
n : a tray (or large plate) for serving food or drinks; usually
made of silver
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