Drinkwater en · PROPN
Etymology
From drink + water, a nickname given to a pauper or miser, unable or unwilling to afford beer; or alternatively, a nickname given to an innkeeper or a noted tippler.
Meanings
- A surname transferred from the nickname.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drinkwaters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr Boileau (equivalent surnames in other languages) · it Bevilacqua (equivalent surnames in other languages)