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  • adjective Intoxicated with whiskey.

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Examples

  • It is delightful to be sure, on the other hand, that we have the author's own Captain Costigan before us, in his habit as he lived -- the unshaven chin, the battered hat, the high stock, the blue cloak, the whiskeyfied stare, and the swagger.

    Lost Leaders Andrew Lang 1878

  • "O, it reminded me so sweetly of the swindles of other lands and days, that I couldn't help it," he answered; and straightway in the eyes of both that poor, whiskeyfied, Irish tatterdemalion stood transfigured to the glorious likeness of an Italian beggar.

    Complete March Family Trilogy William Dean Howells 1878

  • "O, it reminded me so sweetly of the swindles of other lands and days, that I couldn't help it," he answered; and straightway in the eyes of both that poor, whiskeyfied, Irish tatterdemalion stood transfigured to the glorious likeness of an Italian beggar.

    Their Wedding Journey William Dean Howells 1878

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