People who habitually consume excessive amounts of alcohol; chronic alcoholics.
From 'drunk' (Old English 'druncen,' past participle of 'drincan') plus the suffix '-ard' (from Old French, indicating someone characterized by a particular trait). The '-ard' suffix often carries pejorative connotations, as in 'coward' or 'bastard.' First recorded in the 14th century.
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