tipple

TIP'PLE, v.i. To drink spiritus or strong liquors habitually; to indulge in the frequent and improper use of spiritus liquors. When a man begins to tipple, let his creditors secure their debts.

TIP'PLE, v.t. To drink, as strong liquors, in luxury or excess.

--Himself for saving charges.

A peel'd, slic'd onion eats, and tipples verjuice.

TIP'PLE, n. Drink; liquor taken in tippling.