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gormand
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gormand, n. [F. gourmand; cf. Prov. F. gourmer to sip, to lap, gourmacher to eat improperly, F. gourme mumps, glanders, Icel. gormr mud, mire, Prov. E. gorm to smear, daub; all perh. akin to E. gore blood, filth. Cf. Gourmand.].
A greedy or ravenous eater; a luxurious feeder; a gourmand. [1913 Webster]
gormand, a.
Gluttonous; voracious. Pope. [1913 Webster]
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