"inebriacy" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} inebriacy (uncountable)
  1. (rare, dated) The state or characteristic of drunkenness, especially as a persistent condition. Tags: dated, rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Alcoholism Synonyms: alcoholism, drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety
    Sense id: en-inebriacy-en-noun-HhA2TpA6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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