What does maltworm mean?
Maltworm means (archaic) A tippler; a drinker of alcohol..
Maltworm
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(archaic) A tippler; a drinker of alcohol..
Example Sentences
[…] beg my pardon, in which you ſhall not onely ſaue a proper hanſome tall fellow and a ſtout Captaine, but alſo you ſhall purchaſe the prayers of all the ale wiues in the towne, for ſauing a mault-worme and a cuſtomer to helpe away their ſtrong ale.
The fiend hath prick'd down Bardolph irrecoverable; and his face is Lucifer's privy-kitchen, where he doth nothing but roast malt-worms.
Synonyms for maltworm
Antonyms for maltworm
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Word Forms
- maltworms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for maltworm?
Common synonyms include alcoholic, souse, suck-pint.
What is the opposite of maltworm?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use maltworm in a sentence?
[…] beg my pardon, in which you ſhall not onely ſaue a proper hanſome tall fellow and a ſtout Captaine, but alſo you ſhall purchaſe the prayers of all the ale wiues in the towne, for ſauing a mault-worme and a cuſtomer to helpe away their ſtrong ale.
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