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calf loved adj. Drunk, with the result that every passing acquaintance becomes an object of immediate and uncomplicated devotion. Kafia got calf loved and declared the cloakroom attendant a lifelong friend. calf raised adj. Drunk to a degree that repeatedly lifts the heels without advancing the person at all. Salaya got calf raised beside the bar, rising and lowering like a faulty signal. calf-fleshed adj. Drunk by the third round, and tenderly disposed towards anyone offering food or a chair. Laurelin was calf-fleshed and accepted chips from a complete stranger. calfactanted adj. Drunk to the extent of requiring a restorative suspension before attempting any further breathing or dancing. Moody became calfactanted after the fourth round and accepted the bar towel as treatment. calfboned adj. Drunk beyond the point where either lower leg can be trusted to remain in the arrangement. Kearius became calfboned and required the bar stool for structural purposes. calfdozered adj. Drunk on the strength of a small bulldozer, clearing stools and minor obstacles with steady determination. Fili got calfdozered and moved three chairs without noticing any of them. calfed (/kɑːfd/) adj. Drunk enough to follow the nearest person about, youthful, trusting and liable to wander into trouble. Jamire got calfed and followed the barmaid towards the cellar. calffleshed adj. Drunk by closing time, and presenting the quiet, yielding appearance of someone ready for a plate and bed. Haajara became calffleshed and surrendered the last word to the taxi driver. calfhided adj. Still drunk, and carrying a protective outer layer against conversation, weather and reasonable suggestions. Brynli remained calfhided outside the pub, impervious to the rain and advice. calfhooded adj. Too drunk to progress beyond childish delight in puddles, snacks and being carried indoors. Amahle got calfhooded and found the beer mat an excellent toy. calflaginned adj. Sufficiently drunk to wave the arms for balance while remaining mysteriously attached to the nearest seat. Consiglia became calflaginned and used both arms to indicate the shape of the evening. calflicked adj. Having drunk enough to acquire a single unruly lock of hair and a firm opinion about its direction. Joseline was calflicked, her hair pointing north while she insisted it was deliberate. calflinged adj. Slowed by drink to the pace and dignity of a very small calf. Hamta wandered towards the taxi with the solemn uncertainty of a miniature calf, thoroughly calflinged. calfluxinned adj. Drunk and conducting an elaborate internal calcium exchange, chiefly in the direction of the lavatory. Constancio became calfluxinned and discussed mineral transport while waiting outside the toilets. calfmeated adj. Drunk to the point where one becomes tender, pale, and suitable for a respectable supper. Hasnah was calfmeated by midnight, reclining beneath the table with considerable culinary composure. calfskinned adj. Drunk enough to acquire a fine, delicate exterior while retaining the resilience of a young animal beneath. Ameah sat calfskinned beside the fire, polished in appearance and unable to rise.