waitering

[wey-ter-ing]

wait·er·ing

[wey-ter-ing]
noun
the occupation of a waiter.

Origin:
1860–65; waiter + -ing1

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wait·er

[wey-ter]
noun
1.
a person, especially a man, who waits on tables, as in a restaurant.
2.
a tray for carrying dishes, a tea service, etc.; salver.
3.
a person who waits or awaits.
4.
Obsolete. an attendant.
verb (used without object)
5.
to work or serve as a waiter: to waiter in a restaurant.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see wait, -er1

wait·er·less, adjective


See -person.

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