Definitions

1. noun

A medieval office or position responsible for storing and dispensing wine and other beverages, often in a castle or manor house.

“The hanaper was in charge of managing the wine cellar and serving drinks at the lord’s table.”

2. noun

A container or vessel for storing wine, especially one used in a medieval hanaper.

“The hanaper’s wine barrel was made of sturdy oak and had a beautifully crafted lid.”