Swill-belly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Swill-belly is a noun meaning (obsolete) A drunkard.
Meaning
(obsolete) A drunkard.
Example Sentences
I'll not account of her as of my child. / Was there no better object for her eyes / But a foul drunken lubber, swill-belly, / A shoemaker? That's brave!
Word Forms
- swill-bellies
Synonyms for swill-belly
Depending on context, synonyms include reel-pot, squeeze-grape.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swillbelly, swill-bowl, swill-tub, swill-pot, swill-flagon, swillking.
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