Lewis & Short

fŏcārĭus, ii, m., and fŏcārĭa, ae, f. [focus], a kitchen-boy; a kitchen-maid, cook.

  1. I. Lit., Dig. 4, 9, 1, § 5; 33, 7, 12; 15; Paul. Sent. 3, 6, 37; Vulg. 1 Reg. 8, 13.
  2. II. Transf.: focaria, a housekeeper, concubine, Cod. Just. 5, 16, 2; Inscr. Orell. 2671 sq.