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Closed the eyes whose glance so dear Once love's language fond could speak, And the worm, foul banqueter, Riots on that matchless cheek.

From Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 by Conrad, Robert Taylor

The men regard the newcomer with that look which is given to an uninvited banqueter whose appearance is not imposing.

From David Lockwin—The People's Idol by McGovern, John

She requires for each banqueter three or four items, which include the Measuring-worms, or Loopers, and the caterpillars of ordinary Moths, all of which are equally appreciated.

From More Hunting Wasps by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

"Ah, Egremont! come and sit here," exclaimed more than one banqueter.

From Sybil, or the Two Nations by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

As we passed, the talk and stir Of the quiet wayfarer And the noisy banqueter Died upon the midnight dim.

From Among the Millet and Other Poems by Lampman, Archibald