wine-bibber

Example Sentences

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“I have; but I deeply regret that your Majesty thinks it fitting to be intimate with such a free-liver, such a glutton and wine-bibber and mocker and buffoon.”

From Satires And Profanities by Foote, G. W. (George William)

Men will even call Jesus himself a wine-bibber.

From Miracles of Our Lord by MacDonald, George

I acquired no vices, though there were plenty to be got, was not a wine-bibber, a spendthrift, nor a rake.

From The Fool Errant Being the Memoirs of Francis-Anthony Strelley, Esq., Citizen of Lucca by Hewlett, Maurice Henry

Charity, unknown on earth before the coming of the Son of man, who was content to be called gluttonous and a wine-bibber, because he was the friend of publicans and sinners!

From The Good News of God by Kingsley, Charles

"Are you proposing to become a wine-bibber in your enthusiasm?" asked John.

From Hetty Wesley by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir