noun
- plural of tapster; people who draw and serve alcoholic beverages, especially beer, from taps or casks
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The medieval tavern employed several tapsters to serve the thirsty customers.
- In old England, tapsters were responsible for drawing ale from wooden casks.
- The guild regulated the work of tapsters and other tavern workers.
- Historical records show that both men and women worked as tapsters.
- The tapsters knew exactly how to pour the perfect pint of ale.