[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

tipple \tip"ple\, v. i. imp.  p. p. tippled; p. pr.  vb. n.
   tippling. from tip a small end, or a word akin to it; cf.
   norw. tipla to tipple, to drip, prov. e. tip, tiff, tift, a
   draught of liquor, dial. g. zipfeln to eat and drink in small
   parts. see tip a point, and cf. tipsy.
   to drink spirituous or strong liquors habitually; to indulge
   in the frequent and improper used of spirituous liquors;
   especially, to drink frequently in small quantities, but
   without absolute drunkeness.
   1913 webster

         few of those who were summoned left their homes, and
         those few generally found it more agreeable to tipple
         in alehouses than to pace the streets.   --macaulay.
   1913 webster
see also:
tippled tippling tip tipsy 

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