What does "smell-feast" mean?

One who is apt to find and frequent places where good food is available; especially one who comes uninvited to a meal; a parasite; a sponger.

What is a synonym for "smell-feast"?

Common synonyms include: barnacle, beat, bloodsucker, bludger, bummer, free rider.

//ˈsmɛlfiːst// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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One who is apt to find and frequent places where good food is available; especially one who comes uninvited to a meal; a parasite; a sponger. archaic
"Paraſites, were called ſoche ſmellefeaſtes as would ſeeke to be free geaſtes at richemens tables."

"Paraſites, were called ſoche ſmellefeaſtes as would ſeeke to be free geaſtes at richemens tables."

From smell (verb) + feast (noun).

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