Associations to the word «Trencher»

Wiktionary

TRENCHER, noun. (archaic) A long plate on which food is served and/or cut.
TRENCHER, noun. One who trenches; especially, one who cuts or digs ditches.
TRENCHER, noun. A machine for digging trenches.

Dictionary definition

TRENCHER, noun. Someone who digs trenches.
TRENCHER, noun. A wooden board or platter on which food is served or carved.

Wise words

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