Maltworm

Quick meaning: Maltworm is a noun meaning (archaic) A tippler; a drinker of alcohol.

Meaning

(archaic) A tippler; a drinker of alcohol.

Example Sentences

The fiend hath prick'd down Bardolph irrecoverable; and his face is Lucifer's privy-kitchen, where he doth nothing but roast malt-worms.

[…] 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.

Word Forms

• maltworms

Synonyms for maltworm

Depending on context, synonyms include alcoholic, souse, suck-pint.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include maltoter, tippler, bibber, tavernman, fuddlecap, slubberdegullion.

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