Saucery
/ˈsɔːsəɹi/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The part of a noble estate dedicated to making sauces. historical
"Vinegar and cold water, brought by the groom of the saucery ; the chief officers also of the cellar and pantry are to be ready, one with a cup of red wine, and the other with a manchet, (of bread) to offer the criminal after the hand be cut off..."
Example
More examples"Vinegar and cold water, brought by the groom of the saucery ; the chief officers also of the cellar and pantry are to be ready, one with a cup of red wine, and the other with a manchet, (of bread) to offer the criminal after the hand be cut off..."
Etymology
From Middle English saucerie, from Old French sausserie.