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English
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.
Pronunciation
Noun
drunkard (plural drunkards)
- (somewhat derogatory) A person who is habitually drunk.
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Translations
person who is habitually drunk
— see drunk