ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

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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