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Buffets

Scope note

Term used loosely for a variety of serving cupboards or tables since the 16th century, now generally called "sideboards (furniture)." FAIRB

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000172119

Broader Terms used

sideboards (furniture)

Term used for

beaufaits
beaufets

Equivalent Terms used

buffet

Created

13yrs ago

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