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trencherman
[ tren-cher-muhn ]
noun
- a person who has a hearty appetite; a heavy eater.
- Archaic. a hanger-on; parasite.
trencherman
/ ˈtrɛntʃəmən /
noun
- a person who enjoys food; hearty eater
- archaic.a person who sponges on others; parasite
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Origin of trencherman1
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Example Sentences
Rick ate half a dozen hot dogs himself, while Scotty maintained his reputation as a good trencherman with two on top of that.
He was a gallant trencherman, and the strange tropic viands tickled his palate.
Now set to like a good trencherman, though, being but plain men, our fare is likewise plain.
In the dialogue that follows, the valiant soldier and the valiant trencherman appear in humorous contrast.
He was a valiant trencherman, and strong drink was a passion and a weakness with him.
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