Here is the information you requested about "mazer":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- A large drinking bowl or goblet made of wood or metal, often with a cover or lid.
- A person who makes or sells mazers.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈmeɪzər/
- UK: /ˈmeɪzə/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "mazer" is derived from the Old French word "masere" which means maple wood or maple cup. It was originally used to describe a drinking vessel made of maple wood. Over time, the term "mazer" came to refer to any type of large drinking bowl or goblet, regardless of the material it was made from. In the Middle Ages, mazers were often used for communal drinking during feasts and celebrations. Today, mazers are primarily used as decorative items or as collectors items.
5. Synonyms: goblet, chalice, cup, bowl, drinking vessel
6. Related Words:
- blaze
- craze
- glaze
- hazer
- lazer
7. Example Sentences:
- The mazer was passed around the table during the feast.
- The antique dealer had a collection of rare mazers for sale.
- The craftsman specialized in making traditional wooden mazers.