afterdram

noun · 17th century

The sad sequel to a night of dubious delight.

The unpleasant physical and mental effects experienced after drinking too much alcohol.

In the wild

“After the revels of last night, I woke up with a dreadful afterdram.”

Origin

Literally 'after the drama' or performance, this term captures the lingering unpleasantness of a drunken bout.