Originally boards or open structures of shelves on which cups, especially silver, might be placed for storage or display; often used interchangeably with buffets and dressers in the Middle Ages. Beginning in the 15th century, doors were added. Today a generic term for all such receptacles enclosed by doors, sometimes built-in.
AAT
300039183
water benches
presses (cupboards)
hasters
hanging cupboards
<food cupboards>
dry sinks
dressers (cupboards)
dole cupboards
court cupboards
corner cupboards
armaria
armadios
13yrs ago
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