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All's Well That Ends WellAW III.iv.4I am Saint Jaques' pilgrim, thither gone.I am S. Iaques Pilgrim, thither gone:
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.v.33To Saint Jaques le Grand.To S. Iaques la grand.
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.v.35At the Saint Francis here beside the port.At the S. Francis heere beside the Port.
All's Well That Ends WellAW III.v.94There's four or five, to great Saint Jaques bound,There's foure or fiue, to great S. Iaques bound,
All's Well That Ends WellAW IV.iii.47from his house. Her pretence is a pilgrimage to Saintfrom his house, her pretence is a pilgrimage to Saint
The Comedy of ErrorsCE III.ii.14Teach sin the carriage of a holy saint;Teach sinne the carriage of a holy Saint,
HamletHam I.v.136Yes, by Saint Patrick, but there is, Horatio,Yes, by Saint Patricke, but there is my Lord,
HamletHam IV.v.48(sings) Tomorrow is Saint Valentine's day,To morrow is S. Valentines day,
HamletHam IV.v.59(sings) By Gis and by Saint Charity,By gis, and by S. Charity,
Henry IV Part 11H4 I.ii.91indeed able to corrupt a saint. Thou hast done muchindeede able to corrupt a Saint. Thou hast done much
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.i.62Sirrah, if they meet not with Saint Nicholas'Sirra, if they meete not with S. Nicholas
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.i.65for the hangman, for I know thou worshippest Saintfor the Hangman, for I know thou worshipst S.
Henry IV Part 11H4 II.i.80zounds, I lie; for they pray continually to their saint theI lye, for they pray continually vnto their Saint the
Henry IV Part 11H4 IV.ii.44the truth stolen from my host at Saint Alban's, or the red-nosestolne from my Host of S. Albones, or the Red-Nose
Henry IV Part 22H4 II.ii.162Saint Albans and London.S. Albans, and London.
Henry IV Part 22H4 III.ii.191night in the Windmill in Saint George's Field?night in the Winde-mill, in S. Georges Field.
Henry VH5 III.i.34Cry ‘ God for Harry, England, and Saint George!’Cry, God for Harry, England, and S. George.
Henry VH5 IV.i.55Upon Saint Davy's day.vpon S. Dauies day.
Henry VH5 IV.iii.46And say, ‘ Tomorrow is Saint Crispian.’And say, to morrow is Saint Crispian.
Henry VH5 IV.iii.67That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.That fought with vs vpon Saint Crispines day.
Henry VH5 IV.vii.100your majesty takes no scorn to wear the leek upon Saintyour Maiesty takes no scorne to weare the Leeke vppon S.
Henry VH5 V.i.2today? Saint Davy's day is past.to day? S. Dauies day is past.
Henry VH5 V.ii.181le possession de moi, – let me see, what then? Saint Denisle possession de moy. (Let mee see, what then? Saint Dennis
Henry VH5 V.ii.204Shall not thou and I, between Saint Denis andShall not thou and I, betweene Saint Dennis and
Henry VH5 V.ii.205Saint George, compound a boy, half French, halfSaint George, compound a Boy, halfe French halfe
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.i.154To keep our great Saint George's feast withal.To keepe our great Saint Georges Feast withall.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.100The which at Touraine, in Saint Katherine's churchyard,The which at Touraine, in S.Katherines Church-yard,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.131Expect Saint Martin's summer, halcyon days,Expect Saint Martins Summer, Halcyons dayes,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.ii.143Nor yet Saint Philip's daughters were like thee.Nor yet S.Philips daughters were like thee.
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.vi.28No longer on Saint Denis will we cry,No longer on Saint Dennis will we cry,
Henry VI Part 11H6 I.vi.29But Joan la Pucelle shall be France's saint.But Ioane de Puzel shall be France's Saint.
Henry VI Part 11H6 II.i.38.1The English scale the walls, cry ‘ Saint George!Cry, S. George,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.ii.18Saint Denis bless this happy stratagem,Saint Dennis blesse this happy Stratageme,
Henry VI Part 11H6 III.iii.15And have thee reverenced like a blessed saint.And haue thee reuerenc't like a blessed Saint.
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.ii.55God and Saint George, Talbot and England's right,God, and S. George, Talbot and Englands right,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.vi.1Saint George and victory! Fight, soldiers, fight!Saint George, and Victory; fight Souldiers, fight:
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.vii.68Knight of the noble Order of Saint George,Knight of the Noble Order of S. George,
Henry VI Part 11H6 IV.vii.69Worthy Saint Michael, and the Golden Fleece,Worthy S. Michael, and the Golden Fleece,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.ii.57You do prepare to ride unto Saint Albans,You do prepare to ride vnto S. Albons,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.ii.83When from Saint Albans we do make return,When from Saint Albones we doe make returne,
Henry VI Part 22H6 I.iv.71The King is now in progress towards Saint Albans;The King is now in progresse towards Saint Albones,
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.61Forsooth, a blind man at Saint Alban's shrineForsooth, a blinde man at Saint Albones Shrine,
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.66.1Enter the Mayor of Saint Albans and his brethren,Enter the Maior of Saint Albones, and his Brethren,
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.90By good Saint Alban, who said ‘ Simon, come;by good Saint Albon: / Who said; Symon, come;
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.107Saint Alban.Saint Albones.
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.129is impossible. My lords, Saint Alban here hath done ais impossible. / My Lords, Saint Albone here hath done a
Henry VI Part 22H6 II.i.133My masters of Saint Albans, have you notMy Masters of Saint Albones, / Haue you not
Henry VI Part 22H6 IV.viii.1Up Fish Street! Down Saint Magnus' Corner!Vp Fish-streete, downe Saint Magnes corner,
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.i.46Meet me tomorrow in Saint George's Field,Meet me to morrow in S. Georges Field,
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.ii.68The Castle in Saint Albans, SomersetThe Castle in S. Albons, Somerset
Henry VI Part 22H6 V.iii.30Saint Albans battle, won by famous York,Saint Albons battell wonne by famous Yorke,
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.i.113Marched toward Saint Albans to intercept the Queen,Marcht toward S. Albons, to intercept the Queene,
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.i.119Short tale to make, we at Saint Albans met,Short Tale to make, we at S. Albons met,
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.i.203Then strike up drums; God and Saint George for us!Then strike vp Drums, God and S. George for vs.
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.80Unsheathe your sword, good father; cry ‘ Saint George!’Vnsheath your Sword, good Father: Cry S. George.
Henry VI Part 33H6 II.ii.103When you and I met at Saint Albans last,When you and I, met at S. Albons last,
Henry VI Part 33H6 III.ii.1Brother of Gloucester, at Saint Albans fieldBrother of Gloster, at S. Albons field
Henry VI Part 33H6 IV.ii.29For Warwick and his friends, God and Saint George!For Warwicke and his friends, God and Saint George.
Henry VI Part 33H6 V.i.113Lords, to the field; Saint George and victory!Lords to the field: Saint George, and Victorie.
Henry VIIIH8 I.ii.153Saint Lawrence Poultney, did of me demandSaint Laurence Poultney, did of me demand
Henry VIIIH8 II.iv.1.5Ely, Rochester, and Saint Asaph; next them, withEly, Rochester, and S. Asaph: Next them, with
King JohnKJ II.i.288Saint George, that swinged the dragon, and e'er sinceSaint George that swindg'd the Dragon, / And ere since
King JohnKJ II.i.538For at Saint Mary's chapel presentlyFor at Saint Maries Chappell presently,
King JohnKJ III.i.177Canonized and worshipped as a saint,Canonized and worship'd as a Saint,
King JohnKJ IV.iii.11Lords, I will meet him at Saint Edmundsbury.Lords, I will meet him at S. Edmondsbury,
King JohnKJ V.iv.18Upon the altar at Saint Edmundsbury;Vpon the Altar at S. Edmondsbury,
Love's Labour's LostLLL IV.iii.342Saint Cupid, then! And, soldiers, to the field!Saint Cupid then, and Souldiers to the field.
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.87Saint Denis to Saint Cupid! What are theySaint Dennis to S. Cupid: What are they,
Love's Labour's LostLLL V.ii.614Saint George's half-cheek in a brooch.S. Georges halfe cheeke in a brooch.
MacbethMac I.ii.64Till he disbursed at Saint Colm's InchTill he disbursed, at Saint Colmes ynch,
Measure for MeasureMM I.iv.5Upon the sisterhood, the votarists of Saint Clare.Vpon the Sisterhood, the Votarists of Saint Clare.
Measure for MeasureMM I.iv.37As with a saint.As with a Saint.
Measure for MeasureMM II.ii.180O cunning enemy that, to catch a saint,Oh cunning enemy, that to catch a Saint,
Measure for MeasureMM III.i.265Saint Luke's. There, at the moated grange, resides thisS. Lukes, there at the moated-Grange recides this
Measure for MeasureMM IV.ii.175saint whom I profess, I will plead against it with my life.Saint whom I professe, I will plead against it with my life.
Measure for MeasureMM V.i.241Though they would swear down each particular saint,Though they would swear downe each particular Saint,
The Merchant of VeniceMV I.ii.123glad of his approach. If he have the condition of a saintglad of his approach: if he haue the condition of a Saint,
The Merchant of VeniceMV II.vii.40To kiss this shrine, this mortal breathing saint.To kisse this shrine, this mortall breathing Saint.
A Midsummer Night's DreamMND IV.i.138Good morrow, friends – Saint Valentine is past!Good morrow friends: Saint Valentine is past,
Much Ado About NothingMA II.i.41and away to Saint Peter for the heavens; he shows meand away to S. Peter: for the heauens, hee shewes mee
OthelloOth IV.ii.90That have the office opposite to Saint PeterThat haue the office opposite to Saint Peter,
Richard IIR2 I.i.199At Coventry upon Saint Lambert's day.At Couentree, vpon S. Lamberts day:
Richard IIR2 I.iii.84Mine innocence and Saint George to thrive!Mine innocence, and S. George to thriue.
Richard IIIR3 I.i.138Now, by Saint John, that news is bad indeed!Now by S. Iohn, that Newes is bad indeed.
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.36Villains, set down the corse, or, by Saint Paul,Villaines set downe the Coarse, or by S. Paul,
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.41Or, by Saint Paul, I'll strike thee to my footOr by S. Paul Ile strike thee to my Foote,
Richard IIIR3 I.ii.49Sweet saint, for charity, be not so curst.Sweet Saint, for Charity, be not so curst.
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.129In Margaret's battle at Saint Alban's slain?In Margarets Battaile, at Saint Albons, slaine?
Richard IIIR3 I.iii.337And seem a saint, when most I play the devil.And seeme a Saint, when most I play the deuill.
Richard IIIR3 III.iv.76Off with his head! Now by Saint Paul I swearOff with his Head; now by Saint Paul I sweare,
Richard IIIR3 IV.i.69And that dear saint which then I weeping followed – And that deare Saint, which then I weeping follow'd:
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.271God and Saint George! Richmond and victory!God, and Saint George, Richmond, and Victory.
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.302This, and Saint George to boot! What think'st thou, Norfolk?This, and Saint George to boote. / What think'st thou Norfolke.
Richard IIIR3 V.iii.350Our ancient word of courage, fair Saint George,Our Ancient word of Courage, faire S. George
Romeo and JulietRJ I.v.103O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do!O then deare Saint, let lips do what hands do,
Romeo and JulietRJ II.ii.55My name, dear saint, is hateful to myself,My name deare Saint, is hatefull to my selfe,
Romeo and JulietRJ II.ii.61Neither, fair saint, if either thee dislike.Neither faire Maid, if either thee dislike.
Romeo and JulietRJ II.iii.61Holy Saint Francis! What a change is here!Holy S. Francis, what a change is heere?
Romeo and JulietRJ III.ii.79A damned saint, an honourable villain!A dimne Saint, an Honourable Villaine:
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.114The County Paris, at Saint Peter's Church,The Countie Paris at Saint Peters Church,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.116Now by Saint Peter's Church, and Peter too,Now by Saint Peters Church, and Peter too,
Romeo and JulietRJ III.v.154To go with Paris to Saint Peter's Church,To go with Paris to Saint Peters Church:
Romeo and JulietRJ V.iii.121Saint Francis be my speed! How oft tonightSt. Francis be my speed, how oft to night
The Taming of the ShrewTS induction.1.7No, not a denier. Go by, Saint Jeronimy, go to thyNo, not a deniere: go by S. Ieronimie, goe to thy
The Taming of the ShrewTS I.i.247 (coming to with a start) Yes, by Saint Anne, do I. AYes by Saint Anne do I, a
The Taming of the ShrewTS II.i.232Now, by Saint George, I am too young for you.Now by S. George I am too yong for you.
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.ii.28For such an injury would vex a saint,For such an iniurie would vexe a very saint,
The Taming of the ShrewTS III.ii.79Nay, by Saint Jamy,Nay by S.Iamy,
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.iv.85The old priest at Saint Luke's church is atThe old Priest at Saint Lukes Church is at
The Taming of the ShrewTS IV.iv.98hath appointed me to go to Saint Luke's to bid thehath appointed me to goe to Saint Lukes to bid the
Titus AndronicusTit IV.iv.42'Tis he. God and Saint Stephen give you good'Tis he; God & Saint Stephen giue you good
Twelfth NightTN II.iii.113Yes, by Saint Anne, and ginger shall be hot i'theYes by S. Anne, and Ginger shall bee hotte y'th
Twelfth NightTN V.i.36tripping measure; or the bells of Saint Bennet, sir, maytripping measure, or the belles of S. Bennet sir, may
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG II.iv.143Even she; and is she not a heavenly saint?Euen She; and is she not a heauenly Saint?
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.292There; and Saint Nicholas be thy speed!There: and S. Nicholas be thy speed.
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG IV.ii.81.2At Saint Gregory's well.At Saint Gregories well.

Poems

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The Passionate PilgrimPP.2.7 And would corrupt my saint to be a devil, And would corrupt my Saint to be a Diuell,
The Passionate PilgrimPP.18.44 To sin and never for to saint: To sinne and neuer for to faint,
The Rape of LucreceLuc.85 This earthly saint adored by this devil This earthly sainct adored by this deuill,
SonnetsSonn.144.7 And would corrupt my saint to be a devil, And would corrupt my saint to be a diuel:

Glossary

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Andrewthe Saint Andrew; name of a Spanish galleon captured at Cadiz in 1596
Bartholomewin Christian tradition, Saint Bartholomew's Day, 24 August
Bennet, Saintmedieval name of Benedict; [in TN V.i.36) a church name
ConstantineConstantine the Great, Roman emperor and saint, 4th-c
Denis, Saintin Christian tradition, the first apostle of France, 3rd-c
Francis, Saintin Christian tradition, founder of the Franciscan order
George, Saintin Christian tradition, the patron saint of England, 3rd-c
Jacob, Saintin Christian tradition, an alternative name for St James
Jaques, Saintin Christian tradition, Saint James; a pilgrim centre in Compostella, N Spain
Jeronimy, Saint[in TS Induction.i.7] a variant of Jerome, confused with Hieronimo from Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy
Lambert, Saint7th-c bishop of Maastricht, and martyr
[pron: loh] Saint Lô, Normandy, N France
Martin, Saintpatron saint of France, 4th-c
Nicholas, Saintin Christian tradition, the patron saint of travellers and scholars
Philip, Saintin the Bible, an evangelist who had four daughters who were prophets
saintbe saintly, play the saint
Saint Colm's InchInchcolm; small island in the Firth of Forth, E Scotland; site of an abbey
Saint EdmundsburyBury St Edmunds, market town in Suffolk; site of the shrine of St Edmund and a place of pilgrimage
Saint George's Fieldarea of Southwark, London, well known for its brothels
Saint Martin's summerIndian summer [feast of St Martin on 11 November]
saintedmade a saint, from heaven
Withold, Saintpron: ['witohld] in Christian tradition, defender against harms

Thesaurus

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saintAll-hallown
saintBartholomew
saintBennet, Saint
saintConstantine
saintCrispian, Crispin, Saints
saintDenis, Saint
saintFrancis, Saint
saintGeorge
saintGeorge, Saint
saintHelen
saintJacob, Saint
saintJaques, Saint
saintLambert, Saint
saintMartin, Saint
saintMichaelmas
saintNicholas, Saint
saintPhilip, Saint
saintWithold, Saint
saint, made asainted
saint, play thesaint

Themes and Topics

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Swearing
Religious personalities and beings... or a principal devil bennet saint tn v i 36 medieval name of benedic...
...udge and army commander denis saint 1h6 i vi 28 first apostle of franc...
...v 110 name of a devil francis saint rj v iii 121 francis of assisi it...
...vi 6 name of a devil george saint 3h6 ii i 203 patron...
... 3h6 ii i 203 patron saint of england 3rd-c golias golia...
...the younger son of isaac jacob saint mv i iii 68 philip and jacob in &...
...e ancestor of europeans jaques saint aw iii iv 4 saint james name of a...
...ed to be his daughter jeronimy saint ts induction 1 7 jerome but here ...
... jacob jacob above lambert saint r2 i i 199 7th-c bishop of maastri...
...sp     martin saint 1h6 i ii 131 patron...
... 1h6 i ii 131 patron saint of france 4th-c mephostophilus...
...36 name of a devil nicholas saint 1h4 ii i 62 here as patron...
... 1h4 ii i 62 here as patron saint of travellers nicholas ...
...of travellers nicholas saint tg iii i 292 here as patron...
... tg iii i 292 here as patron saint of scholars obidicut kl iv i...
...s of roman catholicism withold saint kl iii iv 115 [possible reading] d...
Historical figures...at 1h6 i ii 142 roman emperor aand saint 4th-c coriolanus tit iv iv ...
Contemporary figures, factual and fictitious...ssor andrew mv i i 27 the saint andrew name of a spanish galleon captur...
...ice in morality plays jeronimy saint ts induction 1 7 jerome but here ...
...squo s the spanish tragedy jeronimy saint in religious personalities and beings ...
London
Britain [outside London]
World [outside Britain], places and peoples
Frequently Encountered Words (FEW)...urs 1h6 iv ii 56[talbot to all] god and saint george / prosper our colours in this...

Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
SAINTBASICsaint n, sainted adj, saint-like adj
SAINTACTIONsaint-seducing adj
SAINTSTATEoutward-sainted adj

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