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drunkard
noun drunk·ard \ˈdrəŋ-kərd\
: a person who is drunk or who often gets drunk
Full Definition of DRUNKARD
: one who is habitually drunk
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First Known Use of DRUNKARD
15th century
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drunkard
noun drunk·ard \ˈdrəŋ-kərd\
Definition of DRUNKARD for Kids
: a person who is often drunk
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drunkard
noun drunk·ard \ˈdrəŋ-kərd\
Medical Definition of DRUNKARD
: one suffering from or subject to acute or chronic alcoholism : one who habitually becomes drunk
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