The act
of serving; the occupation of a servant; the performance of labor for
the benefit of another, or at another's command; attendance of an
inferior, hired helper, slave, etc., on a superior, employer, master,
or the like; also, spiritual obedience and love.
The deed of one who serves; labor performed
for another; duty done or required; office.
Office of devotion; official religious duty
performed; religious rites appropriate to any event or ceremonial; as,
a burial service.
Hence, a musical composition for use in
churches.
Duty performed in, or appropriate to, any
office or charge; official function; hence, specifically, military or
naval duty; performance of the duties of a soldier.
Useful office; advantage conferred; that
which promotes interest or happiness; benefit; avail.
Profession of respect; acknowledgment of
duty owed.
The act and manner of bringing food to the
persons who eat it; order of dishes at table; also, a set or number of
vessels ordinarily used at table; as, the service was tardy and
awkward; a service of plate or glass.
The act of bringing to notice,
either actually or constructively, in such manner as is prescribed by
law; as, the service of a subpœna or an
attachment.
The materials used for
serving a rope, etc., as spun yarn, small lines, etc.
The act of serving the
ball.
Act of serving or covering. See
Serve,
v. t., 13.
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