Sew'er1, n.
(sū'er) (Synop., § 130), n. [O. Fr. seviere, seuviere, sevire. See SEW, to drain a pond.] A drain or passage to convey off water and filth under ground; a subterraneous canal, particularly in cities.
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Sewer
Sew'er2, n.
(sū'er), n. [From sew, to follow, to bring on and remove meat at table; O. Fr. sewer, squire.] An upper servant, or household officer, who set on and removed the dishes at a feast, and who also brought water for the hands of the guests. [Rare.] Then the sewer Poured water from a great and golden ewer, That from their hands to a silver caldron ran. Chapman.
Sew'er3, n.
(sō'er), n. One who sews, or uses a needle.