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lantumed adj. Softened by drink into a keyed domestic instrument, producing uncertain notes whenever asked to move. Mickle was lantumed on the sofa, sounding a small complaint whenever anyone mentioned the kitchen. lantzmanned adj. Sharpened by drink into the sort of familiar fellow who recognises a shared kitchen and immediately starts reminiscing. Liam-james became lantzmanned and introduced himself to the neighbour while fetching his water. lanugoed (/ləˈnjuːɡəʊd/) adj. Loosened by drink into a soft covering for the sofa, with fine hairs and no intention of rising. Dale was lanugoed beneath the blanket, leaving only one hand available for the glass of water. lanxed adj. Emboldened by drink to carry a serving dish to the sofa as though supper were an imperial ceremony. Aadhira became lanxed and served biscuits from a platter to guests who had not requested them. lanyapped adj. Having drunk enough to turn any unexpected advantage into a personal entitlement. Barbaro got lanyapped and pocketed the surplus bread as though it completed the bargain. lanyarded (/ˈlæn.jədd/) adj. Having drunk enough to use every loose fastening as a handle and every handle as an invitation. Vikky, lanyarded after closing time, secured the bar stool to herself with a confidence it did not share. lanyered adj. Drunk to the point where the journey home depends on one narrow strip of leather. Hinaa became lanyered, gripping a bag strap while the taxi negotiated the corner. lanzknechted adj. Drunk by closing time, and marching through the morning with the resolve of a badly briefed infantryman. Geffery arrived lanzknechted, having marched home and misplaced the entire left shoe. lanzonned adj. Having drunk more than the evening can contain, and sprouting opinions with the persistence of a mahogany tree. Lennora was lanzonned by last orders, rooted beside the fruit machine and unwilling to be moved. lanzoprazoled adj. Drunk in a way that prevents the stomach from lodging further complaints before noon. Jesenya came downstairs lanzoprazoled, pale, quiet, and prepared to negotiate with a banana. lao khaoed adj. You have drunk enough to mistake fermented rice spirit for a perfectly ordinary whisky and order another. Rosamary went lao khaoed and asked whether the bitter had been distilled from rice as well. lao saied (/[ˈlaʊ˦˨ ˈsaɪ˦˨]d/) adj. You are drunk and making a rapid, ungoverned contribution to the gutter outside. Khair got lao saied after the second round and was escorted discreetly past the snug. laocracied adj. Of a drinker: drunk enough to demand a public vote on who is buying the next round. Daktari became laocracied and put the choice of crisps to a show of hands. laodahed adj. Of a drinker who has taken command of the bar as though every stool were part of a vessel. Cairl was laodahed by nine and directed arrivals towards the safest chair. laogaied adj. Describing a drinker who treats unpaid errands as a modest form of employment. Makayiah went laogaied and volunteered for every chore behind the bar. laojiaoed adj. A drinker who submits cheerfully to minor confinement, provided the cell has a decent view of the optics. Abubakarr became laojiaoed and accepted the corner seat as though it were official accommodation.