Etymology

taster

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Today it means: An object in which, or by which, food or drink is tasted, such as a small cup or spoon. Full definition →

Middle English taster
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromtaster
  2. English todaytaster

From Middle English taster; equivalent to taste + -er.

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