court-cupboard

obsolete

(obsolete) A movable sideboard or buffet on which plate and other articles of luxury were displayed on special occasions.

Japanese Meaning

(古語・廃語) 移動式のサイドボードまたはビュッフェ。特別な行事の際に、皿やその他の豪華な品々を展示するための家具。

On festive evenings, the hostess proudly displayed her finest silver on the antique court-cupboard.

祝宴の夜には、女主人は最良の銀器をアンティークの移動式サイドボードの上に誇らしげに飾った。

Sense（1）

(obsolete) A movable sideboard or buffet on which plate and other articles of luxury were displayed on special occasions.

Away with the joint stools, remove the court-cupboard, look to the plate.

court-cupboards

（ plural ）