stitched

stitched
   drunk
   Probably derived from the slang stitched up, embarrassed or compromised, rather than being sent home in a body bag. A stitch in your wig meant being mildly drunk in the days when a wig might be worn askew by those not totally sober, and to stitch meant to rumple.

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  • Stitched — Stitch Stitch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stitched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stitching}.] 1. To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom. [1913 Webster] 2. To… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • stitched — stɪtʃ n. complete movement of a threaded needle through cloth or other material; single loop of yarn (Knitting); particular method of sewing; sudden intense pain; bit, small amount; piece of clothing v. sew, fasten with stitches …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • Set-stitched — a. Stitched according to a formal pattern. An old set stiched chair, valanced, and fringed with party colored worsted bobs. Sterne. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • wire-stitched — wireˈ sewn or wireˈ stitched adjective (of booklets, etc) stapled with wire rather than sewn with thread • • • Main Entry: ↑wire …   Useful english dictionary

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