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sew·er | \ ˈsü-ər 
, ˈsu̇r \
, ˈsu̇r \Definition of sewer
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a medieval household officer often of high rank in charge of serving the dishes at table and sometimes of seating and tasting
sewer
noun (2)sew·er | \ ˈsō-ər \
\Definition of sewer (Entry 2 of 3)
: one that sews
sewer
noun (3)sew·er | \ ˈsü-ər , ˈsu̇r \
, ˈsu̇r \Definition of sewer (Entry 3 of 3)
: an artificial usually subterranean conduit to carry off sewage and sometimes surface water (as from rainfall)
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sewer
nounsew·er | \ ˈsü-ər \
\Kids Definition of sewer
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a usually covered drain to carry off water and waste
sewer
nounsew·er | \ ˈsō-ər \
\Kids Definition of sewer (Entry 2 of 2)
: someone that sews
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The first known use of sewer was in the 14th century
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