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Mary Ellened adj. Of a drinker who has acquired a shawl, several household objects and a firm position near the kitchen. Deeann was Mary Ellened, carrying two cushions and a bowl towards the sofa. Mary Gregoried adj. Describing a drinker who decorates the glassware with intricate accounts of children, none of whom are present. Corenna was Mary Gregoried and filled the water glass with an elaborate story about the neighbour's children. Mary Janed adj. Drunk, with the result that every cigarette packet is treated as a botanical specimen. Amira got Mary Janed and inspected the fag packet as though it contained rare leaves. Mary River turtled adj. Drunk to a degree that you retreat into your shell and proceed by patient, low-level determination. Chenuli went Mary River turtled beneath the table and refused all offers of transport. Mary Rose sauced adj. The drunkenness of one who has made a condiment of two ordinary decisions. Estiven was Mary Rose sauced and mixed the sauces without apparent concern. Mary Sued adj. Drunk to the extent of possessing an implausible answer to every pub question and expecting to be liked for it. Salmon got Mary Sued and won every quiz question without appearing to have revised. Mary Warnered adj. Drunk on the strength of a herbal confidence, and recommending it to everyone within earshot. Cledwyn was Mary Warnered and prescribed greenery for the landlord’s entirely unrelated backache. Mary-and-Josephed adj. Drunk since last orders, and blotched with explanations for why the evening has suddenly become miraculous. Kinnie was Mary-and-Josephed, pointing out lungwort on the walk home as though discovering a cure. Mary-budded adj. Drunk by the third round, and opening brightly towards anyone who happens to be nearby. Neddy was Mary-budded before supper, blooming beside strangers at the bar. Maryknollered adj. Drunk by closing time, and undertaking patient missionary work among people who merely came for a pint. Anayelli got Maryknollered and converted the darts team to a second round. Maryland bridged adj. Still drunk, and held together by one remaining connection to the proceedings. Justys remained Maryland bridged to the conversation by a single hand on the bar. Maryland chickened adj. Too drunk to distinguish a breaded supper from a bird requiring careful negotiation. Verneita got Maryland chickened and tried to coax the takeaway into the carrier. Marylandered adj. Sufficiently drunk to require a gentle escort and no geographical assumptions. Dreona was Marylandered by closing time, leaning on the bar without making a fuss. Marylandianed adj. Having drunk enough to become a local fixture, regardless of how recently you arrived. Lothario was Marylandianed by midnight, known to the regulars and unable to find his coat. Maryolatried adj. Slowed by drink to offer reverence to every helpful handrail. Marichelle became Maryolatried halfway upstairs and thanked the banister for its support. Marysoled adj. Having drunk more than a flat fish should reasonably tolerate, and lying broadside to the evening. Kentarious was Marysoled across the settle, presenting the room with one unblinking side.