Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
Properly a servant in charge of the wine (Gen. 40:1-13, 41:9). The Hebrew word, mashkeh, thus translated is rendered also (plural) "cup-bearers" (1 Ki. 10:5; 2 Chr. 9:4). Nehemiah (Neh. 1:11) was cup-bearer to king Artaxerxes. It was a position of great responsibility and honour in royal households.