barrel fever

English

Etymology

Alcoholic drink is often stored in barrels.

Noun

barrel fever (uncountable)

(dated) intoxication or illness from intemperance in drink

References

Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1898

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