Definitions by Dan Reilly

tractmonger 

An older word. A religious fanatic who stood on street corners handing out poorly-printed biblical tracts to strangers passing by.

Yet Wouk is no tractmonger. He is first and last a topnotch storyteller, and his readers know it.

tractmonger by Dan Reilly September 20, 2008

imbibery 

A place where one goes to imbibe alcoholic beverages.

The local imbibery was doing a brisk business during the holiday season.

imbibery by Dan Reilly April 17, 2007