saussier

See also: Saussier

Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Late Latin salsārium, from Medieval Latin salsārius (“of or for salted things”), from Latin salsus (“salted, briny”), sāl (“salt”). The spelling saucier is attested from 1723; saussier, from 1285; connected to sauce.

Noun

saussier oblique singular, m (oblique plural saussiers, nominative singular saussiers, nominative plural saussier)

  1. saucer, sauce boat

Descendants

  • French: saucier, saucière
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