[des.sert] n [MF,[ ]fr. desservir to clear the table, fr. des- de- + servir to serve, fr. L servire] (1600) 1: a usu. sweet course or dish (as of pastry or ice cream) served at the end of a meal
2. Brit: a fresh fruit served after a sweet course
[des.sert] n [MF,[ ]fr. desservir to clear the table, fr. des- de- + servir to serve, fr. L servire] (1600) 1: a usu. sweet course or dish (as of pastry or ice cream) served at the end of a meal
2. Brit: a fresh fruit served after a sweet course
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012