trencherman
Americannoun
plural
trenchermen-
a person who has a hearty appetite; a heavy eater.
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Archaic. a hanger-on; parasite.
noun
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a person who enjoys food; hearty eater
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archaic a person who sponges on others; parasite
Etymology
Origin of trencherman
Example Sentences
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He sits with his back to the wall, eats like a trencherman and gets acquainted with the waitress.
From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2019
If the only thing that attracted you to your wife was her trencherman appetite, then you two need to consider the basis of this marriage.
From Slate • Feb. 17, 2015
Among Mr. Sokolov’s achievements as a food writer has been his ability to yoke his inner scholar to his inner trencherman.
From New York Times • May 9, 2013
I liked the sound of David J Rodger's The Black Lake, recommended by JadedDrVirgo, trencherman, DoctorTOC and Matthias Plunkett - its opening didn't immediately enrage me, and it's been recommended by SFX.
From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2012
Blenkiron squared his shoulders and showed himself a noble trencherman.
From Mr. Standfast by Buchan, John
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