trencherman

[ tren-cher-muhn ]

noun

, plural trench·er·men.

1. a person who has a hearty appetite; a heavy eater.
2. Archaic. a hanger-on; parasite.

trencherman

/ ˈtrɛntʃəmən /

noun

1. a person who enjoys food; hearty eater
2. archaic.
   a person who sponges on others; parasite

Word History and Origins

Origin of trencherman¹

First recorded in 1580–90; trencher + -man

Word History and Origins

Origin of trencherman¹

C16: from trencher ¹+ man