Rinse-pitcher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rinse-pitcher is a noun meaning (obsolete) A drunkard.
Meaning
(obsolete) A drunkard.
Example Sentences
What the godly Cromwell saw in this Royalist rinse-pitcher it is now difficult to assess — but he sought him for his son-in-law.
Rince Pytcher is he that will drinke out his thrift at the ale or wine, and be oft times dronke. This is a licoryce knaue that will swill his Maisters drink, and brybe his meate that is kept for him.
Word Forms
- rinse-pitchers
Synonyms for rinse-pitcher
Depending on context, synonyms include squeeze-grape, swill-pot, toper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pitcher, reel-pot, suck-pint, pitcher-bawd, squeeze-grape, potator.
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