noun
- a person who drinks wine excessively; a drunkard
Usage: archaic; derogatory
Examples
- The old winesop stumbled out of the tavern at closing time.
- He was known throughout the village as a hopeless winesop.
- The character in the play was portrayed as a foolish winesop.
- She refused to marry such a winesop who spent all his money on drink.
- The winesop’s family grew tired of his constant drinking.