1. a person who draws and serves alcoholic drinks, especially beer, from a tap
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The old tavern employed a skilled tapster who knew every regular customer.
• In medieval times, the tapster was responsible for serving ale to weary travelers.
• The tapster wiped down the bar and prepared for the evening crowd.
• She worked as a tapster in her father’s inn during the summer months.
• The experienced tapster could pour a perfect pint without spilling a drop.