bibitory

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"Hence it is that we see great _drinkers_ with _eyes_ generally set towards the nose, the adducent muscles being often employed to let them see their loved liquor in the glass at the time of drinking; which were, therefore, called _bibitory Lascivious persons_ are remarkable for the

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  • "Hence it is that we see great _drinkers_ with _eyes_ generally set towards the nose, the adducent muscles being often employed to let them see their loved liquor in the glass at the time of drinking; which were, therefore, called _bibitory Lascivious persons_ are remarkable for the —  Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)
 

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  1. from New Latin bibitorius, from Late Latin bibitor, a drinker, toper, from Latin bibere, drink.
 

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