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supper

Syllabification: (sup·per)
Pronunciation: /ˈsəpər/

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Definition of supper

noun

  • an evening meal, typically a light or informal one:we had a delicious cold supper I was sent to bed without any supper

Phrases

sing for one's supper

earn a favor or benefit by providing a service in return:the cruise lecturers are academics singing for their supper

Derivatives

supperless

adjective

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French super 'to sup' (used as a noun) (see sup2)

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