larder

Meanings

• noun

  A room or cupboard for storing food and provisions.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with larder
ardour , gardener , harder , quarreller

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Variants

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larder , larders

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Etymology

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Originally meant a large, covered, stone or brick cupboard or pantry in a medieval house, from Old French 'lardier' meaning 'butcher' or 'pork keeper'.

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Trivia

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1. A traditional English larder would have contained a variety of preserved foods, such as pickles, jams, chutneys, and cheeses.

2. In some parts of England, it was customary for a bride to bring a 'larder' of food to her new home as part of her dowry.

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Related Concepts

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1. pantry: A room or cupboard for storing food and provisions, similar to a larder.

2. provisions: Food and other supplies that are stored for future use, often in a larder or pantry.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'larder' is often used metaphorically to refer to a source of abundant supplies or resources. In art, there are several paintings and sculptures depicting larders as symbols of abundance and prosperity.

How to Memorize "larder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, covered cupboard or room filled with various food items.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'larder' with the idea of a well-stocked pantry or kitchen.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lots And Richly Delicious Edibles Remain' to remember the meaning of 'larder'.

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