On 4/11/2013 7:12 AM, Ophelia wrote:
"Ed Pawlowski" wrote
Define 'flatware' please? Are they serving dishes?

Flat ware is what the OP calls silverware. Unless it is made of
silver, it is called flatware. Very few utensils are made from silver,
most are stainless steel. That is the knives, forks, spoons, used to
eat with or serve food with.
http://www.oneida.com/fine-flatware.html
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/dining-and-entertaining/flatware-patterns/1?creative=18568851176&adpos=1t3&a=784&device=c&ne twork=g&matchtype=e

Thanks, curious name though

Flat ware as opposed to hollow ware - bowls, tureens, etc.