English word cupboard comes from Middle English cupbord
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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cupbord | Middle English (enm) | |
cupboard | English (en) | (obsolete) A board or table used to openly hold and display silver plate and other dishware; a sideboard; a buffet.. (obsolete) Things displayed on a sideboard; dishware, particularly valuable plate.. (obsolete) Things stored in a cupboard; particularly food.. A cabinet, closet, or other piece of furniture with shelves intended for storing cookware, dishware, or food; similar cabinets or [...] |