drunkard

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The first step in the evolution of the drunkard is the first untimely meal drawn from the breast of the mother.

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  1. noun One who is habitually drunk.

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  1. First in 16th century, also written drunkerd; from drunk + -ard.
 

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/ˈdrəŋkərd/
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