English Explanatory Dictionary

trencher-man

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeder; a great eater; a gormandizer.
  2. A cook.
  3. A table companion; a tablemate.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)mən/

Word forms

trencher-man trencher-men trencherman

Etymology

From trencher + -man.

Synonyms

glutton

Derived words

trenchermanship
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