Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as owl-eyed.

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  • adjective Seeing better in darkness than light; day-blind or photosensitive.
  • adjective Wide-eyed, naturally or from an expression of fear, shock, surprise, or excitement.
  • adjective slang Extremely drunk.

Etymologies

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owly + eyed

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