See Also: bien entendu(dictionary)
mal-entendu(dictionary)
deja entendu(dictionary)
sous-entendu(dictionary)
serving(2)(dictionary)
self-serving(dictionary)
serving(1)(dictionary)
Serving - Archery(gambling)
serving 1, noun(dictionary)
serving 2, adjective(dictionary)

serving(1) (iou) and bien entendu (iou)


serving(1) (iou)



serving noun. ME.
[from SERVE verb1 + -ING1.]
a. The action of SERVE verb1; an instance of this. Also foll. by adverb. ME.
attrib.: serving dish, serving hatch, serving spoon, etc.
b. The part or character served by a disguise. rare (Shakes.). Only in E17.
c. A helping; a quantity of Food served to one person. Also (Scot.), as much as satisfies a person. M18.
Nautical. The material used for serving or binding a rope etc. E17.
Comb.: serving cart N. Amer. a small trolley from which Food and drink may be served.

bien entendu (iou)



bien entendu adverbial phr. [bjn tdy] M19.
[French, from bien well + entendu pa. pple of entendre hear, understand.]
Of course; that goes without saying.