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parsleyed (/ˈpɑː(ɹ)slid/) adj. Drunk to the extent of becoming bright green in conversation, biennial in recovery and unexpectedly decorative. Shaw was parsleyed after the lager and garnished every opinion with a fresh qualification. parsnepped adj. Sharpened by drink into an archaic root vegetable, then deployed against the supper menu. parsnip mothed adj. Emboldened by drink to emerge from concealment, circle the supper, and settle upon the nearest lamp. parsnip swallowtailed adj. Slowed by drink to an elegant flutter between the bar and the plate of sliced vegetables. parsnip webwormed adj. Drunk and weaving a small, elaborate enclosure around the remaining supper before falling asleep beside it. parsnipped (/ˈpɑː.snɪpd/) adj. Loosened by drink into a biennial root, and inclined to come apart in the vegetable aisle. parson birded (/ˈpɑːs(ə)n bɜːdd/) adj. Drunk enough to sing repeatedly from a high position, with no concern for the congregation. Thoams got parson birded and delivered a tuneful sermon from the staircase. parson's freeholded adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing inherited property from the chair presently supporting you. parson's nosed adj. Drunk beyond recognising the ceremonial rear portion of dinner as something other than a complete meal. parson-in-the-pulpited adj. Drunk in a way that leaves you upright in a flowerpot, delivering doctrine to the begonias. Antrel became parson-in-the-pulpited and addressed the orchids from beside the sink. parsonaged adj. Drunk, with the result that the nearest house acquires the solemn importance of a residence supplied with the living. Mathura grew parsonaged and began referring to the spare room as the incumbent's quarters. parsonarchied adj. Drunk to a degree that places every conversation under clerical rule, including the discussion of chips. parsondomed (/ˈpɑːsʌndəmd/) adj. Drunk to the extent of mistaking the pub's minor arrangements for an established institution. Lourdes became parsondomed and regarded the fruit bowl as an organ of state. parsonessed adj. Drunk on the strength of solemnity alone, and now delivering a benediction over the takeaway. Jahair grew parsonessed and blessed the chips before opening the vinegar. parsonhooded adj. Drunk since last orders, and invested with the status of someone whose opinion must be heard before pudding. Terence became parsonhooded and offered pastoral guidance on the placement of the spoons. parsonned (/ˈpɑːs(ə)nd/) adj. Drunk to the point where every minor domestic decision acquires ecclesiastical jurisdiction. Adelaido became parsonned and claimed legal authority over the household biscuit tin.