Paharnic

Paharnic

The Paharnic is a traditional Romanian title that was historically used to denote a court official who was in charge of the royal cellar. The term is derived from the Romanian word "pahar", which translates to "glass" in English. The Paharnic was responsible for the management and distribution of the royal wine and other alcoholic beverages.

Historical Role

The role of the Paharnic was not limited to the management of the royal cellar. They were also responsible for the organization of royal feasts and other important events. The Paharnic was a highly respected position within the royal court, and the person holding this title was often a close confidant of the king or queen.

Modern Usage

In modern times, the term Paharnic is rarely used. However, it is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to someone who is a connoisseur of wines or other alcoholic beverages. It is also used in some regions of Romania to denote a person who is in charge of serving drinks at a traditional Romanian wedding.

See Also

• Romanian nobility
• Romanian culture
• Romanian history
• Romanian traditions

References

• The Romanian Nobility: A Historical and Cultural Overview, by Ionut Costea
• Romanian Traditions and Customs, by Maria Popescu
• The History of Romania: From the Middle Ages to Modern Times, by Vasile Neagu

External Links

• Romanian Culture Organization
• Romanian History Society

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