Trencherman

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of trencher-man. alt-of, alternative

    "The heavyweight champion of the world was off his feed. . . . Rocky, ordinarily a first-rate trencherman, was pushing away from the breakfast table after downing only two eggs and a pair of lamb chops."

  2. 2
    a male person who is devoted to eating and drinking to excess wordnet

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gluttonbelly-godboard-and-roomerboarderbon vivantbrillat-savarin

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"The heavyweight champion of the world was off his feed. . . . Rocky, ordinarily a first-rate trencherman, was pushing away from the breakfast table after downing only two eggs and a pair of lamb chops."

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