Trencher-man
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)mən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trencher-man is a noun meaning (obsolete) A feeder; a great eater; a gormandizer.
Meaning
(obsolete) A feeder; a great eater; a gormandizer.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A cook.
- (obsolete) A table companion; a tablemate.
Example Sentences
The skilfullest trencher-men of Media.
Shakespeare's Falstaff is a famous trencher-man.
BEATRICE. You had musty victual, and he hath holp to eat it; he is a very valiant trencher-man; he hath an excellent stomach.
Mr. Wagg, the celebrated wit, and a led captain and trencher-man of my Lord Steyne, was caused by the ladies to charge her; and the worthy fellow, leering at his patronesses, and giving them a wink, as much as to say, "Now look out for sport,"
Word Forms
- trencher-men
- trencherman
Synonyms for trencher-man
Depending on context, synonyms include glutton.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trencherman, knife-and-fork, helluo, trougher, lurcher, tenterbelly.
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