Bedrugged

/bɪˈdrʌɡd/ adjective

Definition

Affected by drugs; stupefied, intoxicated, or sedated from drug use.

Etymology

Past participle of 'bedrug,' used as an adjective to describe someone who has been given drugs or is under the influence of narcotics.

Kelly Says

In historical literature, 'bedrugged' appears in contexts of witchcraft accusations and poisoning plots — describing someone in an unnatural, drugged state suggested malevolent magic rather than medicine.

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