tippler
1[ tip-ler ]
/ ˈtɪp lər /
noun
a person who tipples intoxicating liquor.
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Origin of tippler
1tippler
2[ tip-ler ]
/ ˈtɪp lər /
noun
a person who works at a tipple, especially at a mine.
Origin of tippler
2Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for tippler
tippler
/ (ˈtɪplə) /
noun (sometimes capital)
Also called: high-flying tippler a variety of domestic pigeon bred mainly for flying
a domestic fancy pigeon of a smaller rounder type kept mainly for exhibitionUsual name: show tippler
Word Origin for tippler
C19: from tipple ² + -er 1
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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tippler
late 14c., "seller of alcoholic liquors," agent noun from tipple. In the sense of "habitual drinker" it dates from 1570s.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper