Beerothite

/ˈbɪrəˌθaɪt/ noun

Definition

A devotee or enthusiast of beer; someone who is fanatically interested in beer.

Etymology

Formed from 'beer' plus a suffix patterned after '-ite,' which creates nouns for members of groups or devotees (as in Bedouin/Bedeuite, Israelite, etc.). This is a playful, archaic formation.

Kelly Says

The -ite suffix, borrowed from religious and ethnic terms, creates an almost sacred quality—calling someone a 'beerothite' suggests they treat beer with the devotion usually reserved for religions, which is both funny and somewhat accurate historically.

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