What is Tippling?

Following definition supplied from the Limerick leader, 2nd of may addition 1899…

“It is when a man drinks a good deal of intoxicating drink as renders him unfit for duty, but does not make him drunk”

Anyone been Tippled of late??

Why yes, yes I have.

I woke up tippled yesterday morning.

Isn’t he the fella who makes exceedingly good cakes?

Ah you’re tippled you are