The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Dessert \Des*sert"\, n. [F., fr. desservir to remove from table,
   to clear the table; pref. des- (L. dis-) + servir to serve,
   to serve at table. See Serve.]
   A service of pastry, fruits, or sweetmeats, at the close of a
   feast or entertainment; pastry, fruits, etc., forming the
   last course at dinner.
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         "An 't please your honor," quoth the peasant,
         "This same dessert is not so pleasant."  --Pope.
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   Dessert spoon, a spoon used in eating dessert; a spoon
      intermediate in size between a teaspoon and a tablespoon.


   Dessert-spoonful, n., pl. Dessert-spoonfuls, as much as a
      dessert spoon will hold, usually reckoned at about two and
      a half fluid drams.
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