Definition of "drunkard" []

• One who is habitually drunk. (noun)

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• "My own reaction was, the protective reaction of the son whose father, the chronic drunkard, is first espied unsteady on his feet by someone from whom one has greatly cared to conceal the fact."
• "July 28, 2005 10: 45 the drunkard: is that a Daft Punk sample at the end?"
• "And the voice of reason whispered: Every drunkard is going to quit drinking."