Cutlery the term "tableware" has come into use to avoid the implication that they are made of silver. The major items of cutlery in Western culture are the knife, fork and spoon. In recent times, hybrid versions of cutlery have been made combining the functionality of different eating implements, including the spork (spoon / fork), spife (spoon / knife), and knork (knife / fork) or the sporf which combines all three. The word cutler derives from the Middle English word 'cuteler' and this in turn derives from Old French 'coutelier' which comes from 'coutel'; meaning knife (modern French: couteau). The word's
David Messer David Messer David Messer is an Australian cartoonist. He is best known for his comic book adaptations of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" and "The Tempest", both published in Australia by Random House in late 2005. Each book features the full text, complete with footnotes, and close to 1,000 illustrated panels per book. He has produced a full-colour version of "Romeo and Juliet". Other books he has illustrated include Malcolm Knox's humorous history of Australia, "Australia in 1788 Words or Less", Paul Clitheroe's "Make Your Fortune by 40" and "Why Should I?" (a guide to the law for children). Messer has also contributed