"Limberham" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Limberhams [plural]
Etymology: Named after the character in John Dryden's 1677 play Mr. Limberham; or, the Kind Keeper. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Limberham (plural Limberhams)
  1. (archaic) A debauched man who keeps a mistress. Wikipedia link: Mr. Limberham; or, the Kind Keeper Tags: archaic

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