dozened

adjective

do·​zened

ˈdōzᵊnd,

ˈdäz-

chiefly Scottish

: stupefied

dozened with drink

—R. L. Stevenson

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) dosnyt, dosinnit, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse dūsa to doze

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