tippler

¹

[ tip-ler ]

noun

1. a person who tipples tipple intoxicating liquor.

tippler

²

[ tip-ler ]

noun

1. a person who works at a tipple, especially at a mine.

tippler

/ ˈtɪplə /

noun

1. Also calledhigh-flying tippler a variety of domestic pigeon bred mainly for flying
2. a domestic fancy pigeon of a smaller rounder type kept mainly for exhibition Usual nameshow tippler

Word History and Origins

Origin of tippler¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; tipple ¹, -er ¹

Origin of tippler²

First recorded in 1825–35; tipple ² + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of tippler¹

C19: from tipple ² + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Richard did as he was bidden, the little reason left him being concentrated wholly on the convincing of his fellow tippler.

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Her husband has become addicted to the use of strong drink, not an occasional tippler, but a confirmed and habitual drunkard.

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One of these latter lived not far from the Lambert Library, was a tippler at times, and had a grievance.

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I ran, followed by a dozen idlers, to the stern of the boat, and presently the helpless tippler appeared again.

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Ye poor wretched drunkard, social drinker, or fashionable tippler!

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