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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Dede-,) Deid-drokne, -drunkin, a. [e.m.E. dead-drunke (1599).] Insensible with drink. —1596 Dalr. I. 288/10.
The keiperis of the kings chambre, now in a sound sleip, all deid drokne ?1549 Monro W. Isles 17.
Neither wort nor draff are left wnsuppit out thair, quhill baith men wemen, & bairns were deid drunkin Ib. 51.
