Obs. A movable sideboard or cabinet used to display plate, etc.
1592. Shaks., Rom. & Jul., I. v. 8. Remoue the Court-cubbord, looke to the Plate.
1606. Chapman, Mons. D’Olive, E 4 (N.). Here shall stand my Court Cupboard, with its furniture of Plate.
1653. H. Cogan, trans. Pinto’s Trav., xxiii. § 5. 86. Three Court-cup-boards placed, upon the which was a great deal of very fine Pourcelain.
1821. Scott, Kenilw., vi. A large portable court cupboard … showing the shelves within, decorated with a full display of plate and porcelain.
