adegueiro

Galician

Etymology

Attested since the 13th century. From adega +‎ -eiro.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [aðeˈɣejɾʊ]

Noun

adegueiro m (plural adegueiros)

  1. winemaker
  2. (historical) wine cellar or winery keeper
    • 1287, E. Portela Silva, editor, La región del obispado de Tuy en los siglos XII a XV. Una sociedad en expansión y en la crisis, Santiago: Tip. El Eco Franciscano, page 368:
      Affonso fernan maestre doobra. frey duran adegueyro. ffrey fernan forneyro. ffrey Martino staleyro
      Afonso Fernán, master builder; brother Durán, keeper of the winery; brother Fernán, baker; brother Martiño, keeper of the stable

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