inebriacyとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

inebriacy (uncountable)

1. (まれに, dated) The state or characteristic of drunkenness, especially as a persistent condition.^[1]
   • 1892 June 2, “Killed by an Inebriacy Cure”, in New York Times‎^[1], page 9:

     WICHITA, Kan., June 1—George Bradshaw, son of a prominent resident here, died yesterday from causes alleged to have been brought about by the treatment he was taking for the cure of inebriacy.

   • 1910 March 5, “Orrine Does Cure Drunkenness”, in Daily Times‎^[2], USA, page 2:

     "I have had a remarkable case of inebriacy under my personal observation. The patient drank heavily for fifteen years and reach a degraded condition."