Definitions for: Serving


[n] the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone; "he accepted service of the subpoena"
[n] an individual portion of food or drink; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each"



Webster (1913) Definition: Serv"ing,
a. & n. from Serve.

Serving board (Naut.), a flat piece of wood used in serving
ropes.

Serving maid, a female servant; a maidservant.

Serving mallet (Naut.), a wooden instrument shaped like a
mallet, used in serving ropes.

Serving man, a male servant, or attendant; a manservant.

Serving stuff (Naut.), small lines for serving ropes.

Synonyms: helping, portion, service, service of process

See Also: breast, bringing, delivery, drink, drumstick, libation, meal, medallion, mouthful, oyster, parson's nose, piece, pope's nose, repast, round, round of drinks, second joint, slice, small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity, taste, thigh, white meat, wing

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