Definition

A person responsible for managing and supplying food and drink, especially in a religious community or monastery.

Example

The cellarer ensured that the monastery was well-stocked with food and wine for the guests.

Conversation

Did you know that every monastery has a cellarer who manages the supplies?

Really? I had no idea they had someone specifically for that.

Yeah, it's an important role for keeping everything organized.

That makes sense! I wonder what other jobs they have there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cellarer → The word originates from Old French *cellarier*, meaning a person who manages a cellar. It is derived from *cellar* (from Latin *cellarium*, meaning a storeroom or chamber) and the agent suffix *-er* (meaning a person who). A cellarer is thus a person who oversees or works in a cellar.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who manages a 'cellar' — that's what a cellarer does, as the suffix '-er' indicates a person involved in that role.

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