deleerit
adjective
de·lee·rit
\dəˈlērə̇t\
Definition of deleerit
Scottish
: out of one's senses; specifically : intoxicated
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Origin and Etymology of deleerit
from past participle of Scots deleer, delier, probably from French délirer to be delirious, from Middle French delirer, from Latin delirare to be crazy, be delirious, dote, rave — more at delirium
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