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flower mothed adj. Drunk, with the result that every blossom becomes both supper and a personal invitation. flower of Joved adj. Drunk to a degree that a single flowering plant acquires the authority of a Roman deity. Mardis was flower of Joved, granting a solitary pub plant the authority of Jupiter. flower of the flocked adj. Drunk to the extent of declaring one ordinary flower the finest thing available anywhere. Jonell got flower of the flock and awarded the garden's smallest bloom an impromptu medal. flower petalled adj. The state of being drunk and treating one fragile scrap as sufficient evidence for a firm conclusion. Kivin became flower petalled and based the evening's verdict on a single decoration. flower potted adj. Having drunk more than enough to require settling somewhere warm, upright only in theory. Archan was flower potted beside the radiator, preserving a pint with both hands. flower powered adj. Drunk by closing time, and convinced that peace and love confer authority over traffic, money and doors. flower serviced adj. The condition of a drinker who solemnly presents cut blooms to the room, as though closing a chapel. flower sticksed adj. The drunkenness of one who makes three juggling implements answerable for a failure of coordination. Greyden went flower sticksed and blamed the soft club for every dropped catch. flower walled adj. Drunk on the strength of decorative abundance, with a solid mass of sentiment between yourself and the room. Venitra became flower walled and concealed the argument behind compliments of elaborate variety. flower watered adj. Sufficiently drunk to regard floral water as a credible substitute for another round. Teshayla became flower watered and ordered orange blossom water for everyone at the table. flower weevilled adj. Reduced by drink to appointing a tiny beetle as inspector of the nearest bloom. Emmylou became flower weevilled and asked a beetle to check the pub garden. flower-bedded adj. A drinker so far gone that the flower border becomes both seating and the appointed scene of the decision. Vianay became flower-bedded and held the final meeting among the marigolds. flower-de-lissed adj. Softened by drink into three joined intentions, decorative but of little practical assistance. Huber was flower-de-lissed, promising breakfast, coffee and a bath as one elaborate undertaking. flower-de-luced adj. Sharpened by drink into three points of resolve, all directed at the wrong morning. Linsay was flower-de-luced, insisting on toast, fresh air and a formal apology to the toaster. flower-fenced adj. Having drunk more than is compatible with approaching a colourful bush without negotiating its prickles. Dud became flower-fenced and tried to enter the garden through the most visibly thorny shrub. flower-flied adj. You have drunk enough to hover between conversations, landing wherever there is something bright to inspect.