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One who proffers some illusory advantage or benefit. Also used as an adj.: Barmecidal.

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  1. n. One who proffers some illusory advantage or benefit. Also used as an adj.: Barmecidal.
  2. One who proffers some illusory advantage or benefit. Also used as an adj.: Barmecidal. "A Barmecide feast." Dickens.
  3. One who proffers some illusory advantage or benefit. Also usedas an adj.: Barmecidal. "A Barmecide feast." Dickens.
  4. n. One who proffers some illusory advantage or benefit. Also used as an adj.: Barmecidal.