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.