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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Groom-Grubbers
A servant in the king's household who looked after provisions kept in the royal cellar.
"
Groom Grubber
... His office is to see that the vessels which come into the cellar be tight and full."
Liber Niger in Household Ordinances (1601).
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