Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A person employed in a wine-cellar; a butler; also, a spirit-dealer or wine-merchant. Also called cellarer.

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  • noun A person in charge of the alcoholic drinks (traditionally the wine cellar) in a tavern etc.

Etymologies

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cellar +‎ -man

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Examples

  • If you arrive when the cask is tapped, you'll get to see the cellarman (or "landlord" or "publican", etc.) tap the cask.

    Long Island Beer Events 2009

  • The first thing the cellarman does is drive a soft spile into the top vent of the cask.

    Long Island Beer Events 2009

  • If you arrive when the cask is tapped, you'll get to see the cellarman (or "landlord" or "publican", etc.) tap the cask.

    Donavan Hall 2008

  • The first thing the cellarman does is drive a soft spile into the top vent of the cask.

    Next Cask Night at Deks: Oakham Bishop's Farewell 2008

  • The first thing the cellarman does is drive a soft spile into the top vent of the cask.

    LENNDEVOURS: 2008

  • The first thing the cellarman does is drive a soft spile into the top vent of the cask.

    Donavan Hall 2008

  • If you arrive when the cask is tapped, you'll get to see the cellarman (or "landlord" or "publican", etc.) tap the cask.

    Next Cask Night at Deks: Oakham Bishop's Farewell 2008

  • If you arrive when the cask is tapped, you'll get to see the cellarman (or "landlord" or "publican", etc.) tap the cask.

    LENNDEVOURS: 2008

  • In short, it takes a dedicated publican or cellarman to properly install, maintain and use cask ales.

    Archive 2009-08-01 2009

  • In short, it takes a dedicated publican or cellarman to properly install, maintain and use cask ales.

    Hey Barkeep! Where Can I Get Some Good Cask Ale? 2009

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