c. 1440.  Promp. Parv., 274/1. Kechyne knave, lixa.
 
147085.  Malory, Arthur, VII. vii. This is but a kechyn knaue that was fedde in kynge Arthurs kechyn for almesse.
 
1872.  Tennyson, Gareth & Lynette, 395. Grant me to serve For meat and drink among thy kitchen-knaves.