bacchanalian

mastery
/ˌbækəˈneɪli.ən/adjnoun

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What does 'bacchanalian' mean in this sentence?

With the help of a sleepy waiter, Little Billee got the bacchanalian into his room and lit his candle for him, and, disengaging himself from his maudlin embraces, left him to wallow in solitude.