1. people who eat heartily and in large quantities
Usage: archaic; plural of trencherman

Examples

• The medieval knights were known as great trenchermen who could consume enormous meals.
• At the harvest feast, the workers proved themselves to be true trenchermen.
• The tavern keeper welcomed the trenchermen who would order multiple courses.
• These trenchermen could finish a whole roasted pig between them.
• The ship’s cook prepared extra portions for the crew of hungry trenchermen.