n. 1. (Med.) A poisoning, as by a alcoholic or a narcotic substance. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state of being intoxicated or drunk; inebriation; ebriety; drunkenness; the act of intoxicating or making drunk. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness. [ 1913 Webster ]
That secret intoxication of pleasure. Spectator.
Syn. -- Drunkenness; inebriation; inebriety; ebriety; infatuation; delirium. See Drunkenness. [ 1913 Webster ]