From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishtipplertip‧pler /ˈtɪplə $ -ər/ noun [countable] especially British English informalDFDDRUNK someone who drinks alcohol
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tippler• Marion Harvie, a tippler, was charged in 1646 for turning a guest's horse on the Down.• Mr Putin, we are told, is more of a red wine tippler.Origin tippler (1500-1600) tippler “seller of alcoholic drink” ((14-17 centuries)) 