2006-12-05 12:43:24 · 8 answers · asked by Freakgirl 7 in Food & Drink ➔ Entertaining
It is a decorative plate that is larger then the dinner plate and is placed under it usually at a formal place setting. The rest of the place setting is then laid out. You can probably see one at www.lenox.com
2006-12-05 13:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by It's been awhile 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary
Charger
a bowl or deep dish. The silver vessels given by the heads of the tribes for the services of the tabernacle are so named (Num. 7:13, etc.). The "charger" in which the Baptist's head was presented was a platter or flat wooden trencher (Matt. 14:8, 11; Mark 6:25, 28). The chargers of gold and silver of Ezra 1:9 were probably basins for receiving the blood of sacrifices.
2006-12-05 20:52:28 · answer #2 · answered by ubiquitous_mr_lovegrove 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the larger "plate" underneath the dinner plate. It stays on the table throughout the whole meal - even if the salad plate, soup bowl, dinner plate are removed. It basically is like a place mat.
2006-12-05 22:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Karla R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often a wooden item the shape of a large plate on which other plates are set prior to a meal.
2006-12-05 20:46:13 · answer #4 · answered by Roger K 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its a larger plate or place setting that is under the dish that the food is actually served on. Frequently they are reflective to add a nice splash of light and color to your table settings
2006-12-05 20:58:51 · answer #5 · answered by salty_pearl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a charger is to a dinner plate what a saucer is to a coffe cup. It protects your table or place mats and/or is decorative, simply adding color to your place settings.
2006-12-05 22:06:36 · answer #6 · answered by Su J 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a plate .usually made out of glass ,that you set the dinner plate on .you usually use them for formal dinners.
2006-12-06 06:01:21 · answer #7 · answered by shawns bonnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is purely aesthetic. It goes under the dinner plate. You can get them in any color. They can be removed when you start eating.
2006-12-06 03:51:16 · answer #8 · answered by sherockstn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋