<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">chargers</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>trenchers</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>service plates</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>platters</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>charger</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>shields</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>sideboard dishes</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Large platters, usually circular or oval, often earthenware or metal, used for serving meat. For other, circular or rectangular dishes, sometimes of wood, on which meat or other food is carved or served, use "trenchers." For large plates set under dinner plates at table, use "service plates." ]]></note></mads>