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First Known Use: circa 1702
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: a small, round dish that you put a cup on
Spanish Central: Translation of saucer Nglish: Translation of saucer for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of saucer for Arabic speakers
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