inebriety
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of inebriety
1780–90; in- 2 + obsolete ebriety < Latin ēbrietās, equivalent to ēbri ( us ) drunk + -etās, variant of -itās -ity
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In the proximity of the sugar-factories many bees perish of inebriety from the molasses, of which they are extremely fond.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 3 by Alexander von Humboldt
However, 't is expedient to be wary: Indifference certes don't produce distress; And rash enthusiasm in good society Were nothing but a moral inebriety.
From Don Juan by George Gordon Byron, Baron Byron
The bucolic gentleman, who had completely lost his appearance of inebriety, mumbled a few incoherent words and departed.
From An Amiable Charlatan by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
Gluttony is more common than inebriety and is responsible for more ills.
From Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency by R. L. Alsaker
It was not likely she had given him money, said Cutler, because he was about the post all that day after the Plumes' departure and with never a sign of inebriety.
From An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier by Frederic Remington
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