drunkard

English

Alternative forms

drunkerd (obsolete)

Etymology

From earlier droncarde, from Middle English *druncard (attested as a surname, Druncard), possibly from Middle Low German drunkert, equivalent to drunk +‎ -ard (“pejorative agent suffix”).

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈdɹʌŋkɚd/

Noun

drunkard (plural drunkards)

(somewhat derogatory) A person who is habitually drunk.

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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Translations

person who is habitually drunk — see drunk

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