Borachio
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɒˈɹæt͡ʃəʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Borachio is a noun meaning (obsolete) A drunkard.
Meaning
(obsolete) A drunkard.
More Meanings
- (historical) A wineskin made of pigskin.
Example Sentences
Offence? As I'm a Perſon, I'm aſhamed of you—Fogh! how you ſtink of Wine! Dee think my Niece will ever endure ſuch a Borachio! you'r an abſolute Borachio.
Meer. Yes, / But by my way of dressing, you must know, sir, / And med'cining the leather to a height / Of improved ware, like your borachio / Of Spain, sir, I can fetch nine thousand for't
Word Forms
- borachios
Synonyms for borachio
Depending on context, synonyms include alco, alcoholic, alkie, bacchanal, bacchant, barfly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beerhead, boozehead, bastich, bacchanal, boozer, brach.
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