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Bacchant

A priest of Bacchus.

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Buff 76% connected

A sort of leather, prepared from the skin of the buffalo, dressed with oil, like chamois; also, the skins of oxen, elks, and other animals, dressed i…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Devotee 76% connected

One who is wholly devoted; esp., one given wholly to religion; one who is superstitiously given to religious duties and ceremonies; a bigot.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Drinker 76% connected

One who drinks; as, the effects of tea on the drinker; also, one who drinks spirituous liquors to excess; a drunkard.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Fan 76% connected

An instrument used for producing artificial currents of air, by the wafting or revolving motion of a broad surface

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Imbiber 76% connected

One who, or that which, imbibes.

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Lover 76% connected

One who loves; one who is in love; -- usually limited, in the singular, to a person of the male sex.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Toper 76% connected

One who topes, or drinks frequently or to excess; a drunkard; a sot.

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Votary 76% connected

Consecrated by a vow or promise; consequent on a vow; devoted; promised.

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Bacchanal 92% connected

Relating to Bacchus or his festival.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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