The Collaborative International Dictionary
Ale-knight
Ale-knight \Ale"-knight`\, n. A pot companion. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
ale-knight
n. (context obsolete English) A drinking companion.
Usage examples of "ale-knight".
Certes I know some ale-knights so much addicted thereunto that they will not cease from morrow until even to visit the same, cleansing house after house, till they defile themselves, and either fall quite under the board, or else, not daring to stir from their stools sit still pinking with their narrow eyes, as half sleeping, till the fume of their adversary be digested that he may go to it afresh.