fuddle

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfʌd(ə)l/

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective fuddled)
  • confuse or stupefy (someone), especially with alcohol.
  • [no object] archaic go on a drinking bout.

noun

[in singular]
  • a state of confusion or intoxication: through the fuddle of wine he heard some of the conversation
  • archaic a drinking bout.

Origin:

late 16th century (in the sense 'go on a drinking bout'): of unknown origin