Scullion

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌljən/

Definitions of scullion

noun A kitchen servant who performs menial tasks such as cleaning and washing dishes

Example Sentences

A1 The scullion washed the dishes in the kitchen.

A2 The scullion was responsible for cleaning the pots and pans.

B1 The scullion worked long hours in the castle's kitchen.

B2 The scullion's duties included scrubbing the floors and preparing ingredients.

C1 The scullion's attention to detail in food preparation was unmatched.

C2 The scullion's culinary skills were highly sought after by top chefs.

Examples of scullion in a Sentence

formal The scullion was responsible for washing dishes and cleaning the kitchen in the castle.

informal The scullion complained about having to scrub pots and pans all day.

slang I heard the scullion got in trouble for sneaking extra food from the kitchen.

figurative In the hierarchy of the restaurant, he was considered the scullion of the group, always doing the dirty work.

Grammatical Forms of scullion

• plural: scullions
• comparative: more scullion
• superlative: most scullion
• present tense: scullions
• future tense: will scullion
• perfect tense: have scullioned
• continuous tense: is scullioning
• singular: scullion
• positive degree: scullion
• infinitive: to scullion
• gerund: scullioning
• participle: scullioned

Origin and Evolution of scullion

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'scullion' originated from the Old French word 'escouillon' meaning a household servant or kitchen helper.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scullion' has evolved to refer specifically to a low-ranking kitchen servant responsible for menial tasks such as washing dishes and cleaning kitchen utensils.