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    What is the origin of the word 'saucer'? Does it have any connection to the word 'sauce'?

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    Word Origin & History


    saucer
    1343, from O.Fr. saucier "sauce dish," from L.L. salsarium, neut. of salsarius "of or for salted things," from L. salsus (see sauce). Meaning "small, round, shallow vessel for supporting a cup" is attested from c.1702.

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