Talk:Charger (table setting)

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I was at a Pier I store & bought charger plates, which they suggested the name 'charger' was derived from the Roman shield. I can find no evidence of this explanation, however, it does seem plausible that the name may be related to the under-armormant that rested on the horse's back (charger) for knights when going into battle.

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I too am interested in the etymology of this word. Sounds like it could have been a french word originally. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.143.202.168 (talk) 20:22, 25 November 2007 (UTC)