— waiterless , adj.
/way"teuhr/ , n.
1. a person, esp. a man, who waits on tables, as in a restaurant.
2. a tray for carrying dishes, a tea service, etc.; salver.
3. a person who waits or awaits.
4. Obs. an attendant.
v.i.
5. to work or serve as a waiter: to waiter in a restaurant.
[ 1350-1400; ME; see WAIT, -ER 1 ]
Usage . See -person .