tosspot

toss·pot

[taws-pot, tos-]
noun
a tippler; drunkard.

Origin:
1560–70; toss + pot

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tosspot (ˈtɒsˌpɒt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  archaic, literary or a habitual drinker
2.  slang (Brit) a stupid or contemptible person

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Tosspot is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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