Plat"ter (?), n. [From Plat to
braid.] One who plats or braids.
Plat"ter, n. [Probably fr. OF.
platel, F. plateau. See Plateau.] A large
plate or shallow dish on which meat or other food is brought to the
table.
The attendants . . . speedly brought in several large,
smoking platters, filled with huge pieces of beef.
Sir W. Scott.