tippler

/ˈtɪplə/

词干

后缀

‘agent’

-er: (added to verbs) A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun. · (added to verbs, informal) A person or thing to which the root verb is done or can be done satisfactorily.

From tipple +‎ -er (“agent”). “Seller” sense from 1396; “drinker” sense from 1580.

1obsoleteA seller of alcoholic liquors; keeper of a tippling-house or tavern.
2A habitual drinker; a bibber.
3A breed of domestic pigeon bred to participate in endurance competitions.
4UK, railroadAn open wagon with a tipping trough, unloaded by being inverted (used for bulk cargo, especially minerals). A minecart