alcoholism
The origin and history of alcoholism.
Etymology
From "alcohol" plus "-ism"; the term was coined in 1849 by the Swedish physician Magnus Huss.
Class of 1849
alcoholism first entered the language around 1849.
See the full Class of 1849 →The origin and history of alcoholism.
From "alcohol" plus "-ism"; the term was coined in 1849 by the Swedish physician Magnus Huss.
alcoholism first entered the language around 1849.
See the full Class of 1849 →