Meaning of cup-shot | Babel Free

Definitions

Intoxicated; drunk.

obsolete

Examples

“At this time the ſpring-tide of their mirth ſo drowned their ſouls; that the Turks coming in upon them, cut⟳ every one of their throats, to the number⟳ of twentie^([sic]) thouſand: and quickly they were ſtabbed with the ſword that were cup-ſhot before. A day which the Dutch may well write⟳ in their Kalendars^([sic]) in red letters died with their own⟳ bloud;^([sic]) when their camp was their ſhambles, the Turks their butchers, and themſelves the Martinmaſſe-beeves: from which the beaſtly drunkards differ⟳ but a little.”

“A young Enchantresse close⟳ by him did stand⟳ / Tapping his plump thighes with a mirtle wand: / She smil'd; he kist; and kissing, cull'd her too; / And being cup-shot, more he co'd not doe.”

“Dominic braced a hand on the mantel and stared down at the fire, trying to ignore⟳ the generous brandy Cates had poured out for him. As much as he'd like⟳ to get⟳ royally drunk, he wouldn't give⟳ in to temptation. Not until the threat to Chloe and Jane had passed, at any rate. Besides, getting cup-shot would hardly fix⟳ his problems with the lovely Mrs. Piper.”

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