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surfeiter


Meanings
  • noun

    Person, who has eaten or drunken too much


Variants
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surfeit , surfeited , surfeiter , surfeiters , surfeiting , surfeits
Etymology
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Derived from the Middle English word 'surfeiten' meaning 'to satiate, to overeat'.


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  1. The word 'surfeiter' first appeared in English in the 14th century.

  2. In some old cookbooks, a 'surfeiter' was a dish that was considered to be so rich or heavy that it could cause overindulgence if eaten in large quantities.


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  1. glutton: A person who eats or drinks excessively. 'Surfeiter' and 'glutton' are synonymous, but 'surfeiter' has a more specific meaning of overindulgence in various pleasures, not just food.


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In literature, 'surfeiter' is often used to describe characters who have indulged excessively in food, drink, or other pleasures. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', Sir Toby Belch is described as a 'surfeiter of foods'.

How to Memorize "surfeiter"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person who has eaten or drunken too much and is feeling uncomfortable or ill.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'surfeiter' with the feeling of being overfull or overindulged.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Sip, Savor, Stop' to remember the meaning of 'surfeiter': Sip means to take small amounts, Savor means to enjoy what you're eating or drinking, and Stop means to not overindulge.


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