drunkard

English

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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”). Compare German Trunkart. Compare braggart.

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈdɹʌŋkɚd/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

drunkard (plural drunkards)

  1. (somewhat derogatory) A person who is habitually drunk.

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