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    What is the origin of the word 'saucer'? Does it have any connection to the word 'sauce'?

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      Word Origin & History


      saucer
      1343, from O.Fr. saucier "sauce dish," from L.L. salsarium, neut. of salsarius "of or for salted things," from L. salsus (see sauce). Meaning "small, round, shallow vessel for supporting a cup" is attested from c.1702.

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        Thanx, Colleen.


         


        Eddie ('DrEd')

        12 years ago. Rating: 1
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          Colleen

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          You're welcome :)
          commented 12 years ago


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