n. 1. One who, or that which, waits; an attendant; a servant in attendance, esp. at table. [ 1913 Webster ]
The waiters stand in ranks; the yeomen cry, “Make room, ” as if a duke were passing by. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A vessel or tray on which something is carried, as dishes, etc.; a salver. [ 1913 Webster ]
Coast waiter. See under Coast, n. [ 1913 Webster ]