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Webster 1913 Edition
Dessert
Des-sert′
,Noun.
[F., fr.
desservir
to remove from table, to clear the table; pref. des-
(L. dis-
) + servir
to serve, to serve at table. See Serve
.] A service of pastry, fruits, or sweetmeats, at the close of a feast or entertainment; pastry, fruits, etc., forming the last course at dinner.
“An ’t please your honor,” quoth the peasant,
“This same
“This same
dessert
is not so pleasant.” Pope.
Dessert spoon
, a spoon used in eating dessert; a spoon intermediate in size between a teaspoon and a tablespoon.
– Dessert-spoonful
, Noun.
pl.
Dessert-spoonfuls
as much as a dessert spoon will hold, usually reckoned at about two and a half fluid drams.
Webster 1828 Edition
Dessert
DESSERT
,Noun.