Livener

Origin

liven + -er

Full definition of livener

Noun

1. One who, or that which, livens.
• 2005, Brendan Lehane, Early Celtic ChristianityToo often, it was the potential liveners of society who emigrated, taking their skills and talents and initiative to benefit other countries...
2. (slang) An alcoholic drink.
• 1968, Gwyn Thomas, A few selected exits: an autobiography of sortsI needed a few liveners if I was to face, in two hours time, a parade of my words and furtive people on a stage. I ordered a beer.