What does squeeze-grape mean?
Squeeze-grape means (obsolete) A drunkard..
Squeeze-grape
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) A drunkard..
Example Sentences
He was a notable squeeze-grape, a huge quaffer, his glasse should bee alway brim-full, and he would vp with it de profundis; his vsuall draught was a large pint & a halfe: and hauing drunke liberally before he came to the rack, think∣ing that would haue made him lesse sensible of his paine, he confest at the first, whatsoeuer they would haue him.
Synonyms for squeeze-grape
Antonyms for squeeze-grape
Related Words
Word Forms
- squeeze-grapes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for squeeze-grape?
Common synonyms include reel-pot, tosspot.
What is the opposite of squeeze-grape?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use squeeze-grape in a sentence?
He was a notable squeeze-grape, a huge quaffer, his glasse should bee alway brim-full, and he would vp with it de profundis; his vsuall draught was a large pint & a halfe: and hauing drunke liberally before he came to the rack, think∣ing that would haue made him lesse sensible of his paine, he confest at the first, whatsoeuer they would haue him.
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