[f. as prec. + -ER1.]
1. One employed in a kitchen; esp. in a monastery, he who had charge of the kitchen.
c. 1440. Relig. Pieces fr. Thornton MS., 53. Penance sall be kychynnere.
1614. Nottingham Rec., IV. 319. To the black gard the kitchinners . vs.
1820. Scott, Monast., xv. Two most important officers of the convent, the kitchener and refectioner.
1884. A. Jessopp, in 19th Cent., Jan., 110. Capons, eggs, salmon, eels, herrings, &c.—were passed to the account of the kitchener.
2. A cooking-range fitted with various appliances such as ovens, plate-warmers, water-heaters, etc.
1851. Catal. Exhib. Class 22, No. 38. This kitchener or cooking grate is remarkable for economy in fuel.
1867. Civil Serv. Gaz., 29 June, 402/1. Improved London-made Kitcheners.
1884. Health Exhib. Catal., 68/1. Patent Kitchener with two low ovens, boiler, gas hob, &c.
