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maiden flighted adj. Emboldened by drink to make a first airborne demonstration, usually between the sofa and the carpet. Autum was maiden flighted and tested the household's cushions from a standing position. maiden grassed adj. Slowed by drink to the delicate sway of ornamental stems, particularly near a fence. Delphus was maiden grassed, moving gently whenever someone opened the door. maiden named adj. Drunk and reverting to a former surname whenever the card machine asks a question. Qunisha was maiden named, signing the receipt with an identity abandoned years ago. maiden of honored adj. Drunk to the point where every wedding-related responsibility has been accepted, including carrying the cake home. maiden overed adj. Drunk enough to deliver an entire over without scoring, chiefly because the ball has been misplaced. Jatari was maiden overed, bowling six impeccable deliveries towards the hedge. maiden plummed adj. Drunk past the point of bearing fruit, though still capable of falling heavily from a chair. maiden runned adj. Drunk beyond the first trip in service, requiring a rebuild before reaching the front door. maiden speeched adj. Drunk in a way that makes the first contribution to the assembly chiefly about one's socks. maiden staked adj. Drunk, with the result that the prize for an unprecedented race is awarded to whoever reaches the taxi first. Mailan was maiden staked, competing for the last cab despite having no destination. maiden voyaged adj. Drunk to a degree that the first trip of the evening becomes a hazardous crossing to the bathroom. maiden's blushed adj. Drunk to the extent of developing a modest flush and then hiding behind the curtains. maiden's honestied adj. Drunk on the strength of declaring everything plainly, then becoming entangled in the nearest garden vine. maiden-auntishnessed adj. Drunk since last orders, and dispensing practical advice to furniture that has made no request for it. Chailee was maiden-auntishnessed, advising the lamp to settle down and drink water. maiden-haired adj. Drunk by the third round, and suddenly convinced that every misplaced thread requires delicate grooming. maidened (/ˈmeɪdənd/) adj. Sharpened by drink into a ceremonial innocence that ends in asking whether the moon is married. maidenhair ferned adj. Softened by drink into accepting every passing acquaintance as a dear and harmless friend.