This is an alphabetical listing of all the glossary items that appear in this play.
We have left in repeated instances, so that is it possible to see how often a particular item appears in a play.
Alphabetical headword definitions for The Merry Wives of Windsor |
about (adv.) 1 about your business, into action
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about (adv.) 2 in the process of planning, up to
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about (adv.) 3 round, in circumference
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above (adv.) 1 upstairs
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absolute (adj.) 1 perfect, complete, incomparable
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abstract (n.) 2 list, register, inventory
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abuse (n.) 1 deception, hoax, fraud
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abuse (v.) 2 misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong
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abuse (v.) 2 misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong
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accidence (n.) inflections of Latin grammar
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accoutrement (n.) formal embellishment, special trappings
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acquit (adj.) rid, free, relieved
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act (v.) 3 commit adultery, be promiscuous
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Actaeon (n.) cuckold
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action (n.) 7 performance, exercises, acts
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action (n.) 8 movement, demeanour, gesture
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addition (n.) 1 title, name
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address (v.) 3 direct, apply, turn
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adhere (v.) 1 agree, suit, fit the circumstances
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admirable (adj.) wondrous, marvellous, extraordinary
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admittance (n.) 1 fashion, acceptance, vogue
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admittance (n.) 2 entry into society, social presence, admissibility
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advance (v.) 2 display, present, promote
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advantage (n.) 1 right moment, favourable opportunity
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advantage (n.) 3 benefit, gain, advancement, profit
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adversary (n.) intentional substitute for ‘emissary’
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advise, avise (v.) 2 warn, counsel, caution
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advise, avise (v.) 3 inform, be aware, apprise
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afar off (adv.) indirectly, in a roundabout way
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afeard (adj.) afraid, frightened, scared
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affect (v.) 1 incline to, like, favour, be drawn to
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affect (v.) 2 love, like, be fond of
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affected (adj.) 1 disposed, inclined, minded
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affecting (adj.) affected, full of mannerism
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affection (n.) 4 love, devotion
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affection (v.) have affection for, love
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afterward (adv.) afterwards
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aggravate (v.) 1 add weight to, magnify, increase
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aim, cry [archery] show applause, shout approval [of]
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alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) 4 alarm, agitation, excited feeling
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allicholy, allycholly (adj./n.) malapropism for ‘melancholy’
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alligant (adj.) malapropism for ‘elegant’ or ‘eloquent’
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allow (v.) 3 acknowledge, grant, admit
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altogether (adv.) entirely, wholly, exclusively
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amaze (v.) 1 confuse, perplex, bewilder
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amaze (v.) 2 alarm, dismay, scare
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amazed (adj.) dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed
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amazed (adj.) dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed
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ameer (n.) [jocular address] emir [hereditary Arab ruler]
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amiable (adj.) 1 amorous, loving, tender
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angel (n.) 3 gold coin [with the angel Michael depicted]
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anon (adv.) 1 soon, shortly, presently
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anon (adv.) 1 soon, shortly, presently
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anon (adv.) 1 soon, shortly, presently
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anon (adv.) 1 soon, shortly, presently
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answer (v.) 3 satisfy, discharge, requite
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answer (v.) 13 return, respond to, requite
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anthropophaginian (n.) man-eater, cannibal
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apparel (n.) clothes, clothing, dress
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apparel (n.) clothes, clothing, dress
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apply (v.) 1 conform, bend, adapt
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appoint (v.) 2 grant, provide, assign
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appoint (v.) 5 agree, arrange, make an appointment
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appoint (v.) 7 direct, order, instruct
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apprehend (v.) 1 seize, arrest, lay hold of
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aqua-vitae (n.) spirits, alcohol, strong drink, brandy
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argument (n.) 6 proof, evidence, demonstration
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armigero (n.) esquire [entitled to bear heraldic arms]
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arras (n.) tapestry hanging
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arrest (v.) 1 impound, confiscate, appropriate
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art (n.) 1 knowledge, learning, scholarship, science
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article (n.) 4 character, nature, designation
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aspire (v.) 1 ascend, rise up, climb [to]
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assay (v.) 4 make advances to, accost, address proposals to
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atonement (n.) reconciliation, appeasement, harmony
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attempt (v.) 3 tempt, persuade, win over
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attend (v.) 1 await, wait for, expect
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attend (v.) 2 serve, follow, wait [on/upon]
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attend (v.) 8 see to, look after, apply oneself to
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authentic (adj.) 1 respectable, entitled to esteem
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avaunt (int.) begone, go away, be off
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avouch (v.) 1 declare, assert, affirm
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balm (n.) 3 aromatic plant, fragrant herb
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bar (n.) 3 objection, impediment
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barrow (n.) barrowful, cartload
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base (adj.) 1 dishonourable, low, unworthy
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base (adj.) 1 dishonourable, low, unworthy
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base (adj.) 2 low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank
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baseness (n.) 3 cowardice, degenerateness, degradation
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beam (n.) 1 wooden roller in a loom
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beating (adj.) battering, thumping, blow-by-blow
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become (v.) 1 be fitting, befit, be appropriate to
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become (v.) 1 be fitting, befit, be appropriate to
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become (v.) 1 be fitting, befit, be appropriate to
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become (v.) 3 put a good front on, give a pleasing appearance to
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become (v.) 4 bear, handle, present
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beguile (v.) 1 cheat, deceive, trick
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beguile (v.) 1 cheat, deceive, trick
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beholding (adj.) beholden, obliged, indebted
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belike (adv.) probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems
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bell-wether (n.) leading sheep of a flock [wearing a bell]; cuckold [of a ram, because horned]
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bestow (v.) 4 accommodate, lodge, quarter
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bestow (v.) 6 stow away, dispose of
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bethink (v.), past form bethought 4 devise, plan, think up
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betray (v.) 1 deceive, seduce, mislead
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betray (v.) 3 give up, expose, lay open [especially: to punishment]
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bilbo (n.) sword [from Bilbao, noted for its flexibility]
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bilbo (n.) sword [from Bilbao, noted for its flexibility]
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bill (n.) 6 bill of exchange, money order
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birding (n.) hunting small birds
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birding (n.) hunting small birds
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birding (n.) hunting small birds
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blast (v.) 1 blight, wither, destroy
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blazon (n.) 1 armorial bearing, banner showing a coat-of-arms
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bloody (adj.) 6 in the blood, in the veins
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board (v.) 1 accost, address, approach, tackle
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Bohemian-Tartar (n.) barbarian, savage beast
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bold, be / make presume, venture, take the liberty
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bolt (n.) 1 [short and thick, crossbow] arrow
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book (n.) 3 Bible, prayer-book
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bound (adj.) 1 obliged, indebted, under an obligation
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brabble (n.) 2 quibbling, nit-picking, noisy disputing
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break (v.) 6 break one's promise, not keep one's word
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break (v.) 7 interrupt, break in on, cut in on
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break (v.) 8 crack, split, beat
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breathe (v.) 1 speak, utter, talk
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breech (v.) 1 flog, whip on the behind
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breed-bate (n.) trouble-maker, one who makes mischief
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brewage (n.) [drink] brew, concoction, mixture
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brew-house (n.) outhouse used for brewing liquor
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bribed (adj.) stolen, thieved, poached
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brief (n.) 1 summary, short account
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bring (v.) 1 accompany, conduct, escort
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brow (n.) 4 forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead]
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brow (n.) 4 forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead]
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buck (n.) laundry, quantity of soiled clothes
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buck-basket (n.) basket for dirty laundry
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buck-basket (n.) basket for dirty laundry
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buck-basket (n.) basket for dirty laundry
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buck-basket (n.) basket for dirty laundry
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bucking (n.) washing, laundry
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buck-washing (n.) process of washing very dirty clothing in an alkaline mix [buck]
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bully (n./adj.) [especially as a warm form of address] fine fellow, good friend
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bully (n./adj.) [especially as a warm form of address] fine fellow, good friend
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bully (n./adj.) [especially as a warm form of address] fine fellow, good friend
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bully (n./adj.) [especially as a warm form of address] fine fellow, good friend
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bully (n./adj.) [especially as a warm form of address] fine fellow, good friend
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bully (n./adj.) [especially as a warm form of address] fine fellow, good friend
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bully rook (n.) merry comrade, good mate, old rogue
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bully rook (n.) merry comrade, good mate, old rogue
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burn (v.) 4 waste, fritter away
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burnt (adj.) mulled, heated
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burnt (adj.) mulled, heated
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buttons, in one's [unclear meaning] very plain, easy to see
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by and by (adv.) 1 immediately, straightaway, directly
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Cain-coloured, cane-coloured (adj.) reddish-yellow
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canary, canaries (n.) 1 variety of sweet wine from the Canary Islands
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canary, canaries (n.) 3 malapropism, probably for ‘quandary’
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canary, canaries (n.) 3 malapropism, probably for ‘quandary’
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caper (v.) 1 be lively, show high spirits
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career (n.) 2 racecourse, horse-racing track
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careless (adj.) 1 carefree, unconcerned, untroubled
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carriage (n.) 5 burden, load
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carrier (n.) messenger, courier, go-between
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carrion (n.) 1 carcass, wretch, worthless beast
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carry (v.) 6 take, lead, conduct
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carry (v.) 6 take, lead, conduct
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carry it (away) [from a falconry term ‘to fly away with the game’] win the day, have the advantage, succeed
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carve (v.) 1 be a generous hostess; or: speak in a charmingly affected way
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case (n.) 1 state, plight, situation, circumstance
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casement (n.) 1 window [on hinges and able to be opened]
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cashier (v.) 1 rob, fleece, relieve of money
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cashier (v.) 2 discharge, dismiss [from service]
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Castalion (n.) [unclear meaning] Castilian [Spanish]; Castalian [sacred spring on Mt Parnassus]
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Cataian, Cathayan (n.) [from Cathay = China] scoundrel, rogue, villain
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cat-a-mountain, cat o'mountain (adj./n.) mountain-cat, wildcat, panther
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cavaliero (adj.) gallant, valiant, honourable
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cavaliero (adj.) gallant, valiant, honourable
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cavaliero (adj.) gallant, valiant, honourable
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chafe (v.) 1 fret, rage, seethe
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chair (n.) 3 place of authority
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chalice (n.) 1 small goblet, tiny tankard
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chance (v.) 1 happen [to], transpire, come about
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charactery (n.) writing, letters, expression
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charge (n.) 1 command, order, injunction, instruction
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charge (n.) 3 task, responsibility, duty
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charge (n.) 3 task, responsibility, duty
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charge (v.) 8 cause expense, burden with a cost
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chariness (n.) careful preservation, strict uprightness
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charm (n.) 1 magic spell, enchantment
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cheater (n.) deceiver, sharper, gamester; also: officer who looks after estates forfeited to the crown
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check (n.) 1 reprimand, reproof, rebuke
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cheer (n.) 1 entertainment, fare, food and drink
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chiding (n.) 1 telling-off, scolding, rebuke
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chimney (n.) fireplace, hearth
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choler (n.) anger, rage, wrath
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choler (n.) anger, rage, wrath
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civility (n.) civilized conduct, courteous behaviour, good manners
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clap on (v.) activate promptly, put on smartly
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clapper-claw (v.) beat up, thrash, scratch
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clear (adj.) 2 innocent, blameless, free from fault, not guilty
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clerkly (adj.) scholarly, erudite, full of learning
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closet (n.) 1 private chamber, study, own room
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coach-fellow (n.) [one of a team of horses drawing a coach] companion, mate, partner in crime
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coat (n.) 1 coat-of-arms
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coat (n.) 1 coat-of-arms
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cog (v.) 1 flatter, fawn, sweet-talk
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cog (v.) 1 flatter, fawn, sweet-talk
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cogging (adj.) deceiving, cheating, double-crossing
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cogging (adj.) deceiving, cheating, double-crossing
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colour (n.) 2 good ground, convincing reason, excuse
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colours (n.) 1 battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners
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combat (n.) duel, trial by duel
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come cut and long tail [whether a horse or dog has its tail docked or not] whatever happens, come what may
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come near (v.) 1 enter, come in/into
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come near (v.) 1 enter, come in/into
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come off (v.) 5 pay up, settle up
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come to (v.) achieve, attain, arrive at
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comfort (n.) 1 encouragement, support, hope
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command, at / upon at one's disposal, at one's pleasure
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commend (v.) 1 convey greetings, present kind regards
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commend (v.) 1 convey greetings, present kind regards
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commend (v.) 3 present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance]
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commend (v.) 3 present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance]
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commend (v.) 4 praise, admire, extol
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companion (n.) 1 rogue, rascal, fellow
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compass (n.) 4 circlet, encircling band
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compass (v.) 1 accomplish, fulfil, achieve, bring about
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compass (v.) 8 bend into a circle, make to curve round
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complexion (n.) 1 appearance, look, colouring
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complexion (n.) 1 appearance, look, colouring
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compliment, complement (n.) 3 show, display, exhibition
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compromise (n.) settlement, solution, amicable arrangement
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conceal (v.) malapropism for ‘reveal’
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conceited (adj.) 1 ingenious, clever, well-devised
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conceive (v.) 1 understand, comprehend, follow
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conclusion (n.) 1 outcome, upshot, final result
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confidence (n.) 3 malapropism for ‘conference’
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confident (adj.) 2 trusting, complacent, self-assured
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conjure (v.) 5 put a spell on, charm, bewitch
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construction (n.) 1 interpretation, reading, explanation
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construe (v.) 3 explain, expound
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content (adj.) 1 agreeable, willing, ready
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content (adj.) 3 satisfied, calm, easy in mind
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content (n.) 2 contentment, peace of mind
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content (n.) 3 acceptance, acquiescence
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contented (adj.) 3 calm, easy in mind, restrained
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contract (v.) 4 betrothe, engage
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contrary (adj.) 2 different, at a distance apart
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convenient (adj.) fitting, suitable, appropriate
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conversation (n.) 1 way of life, behaviour, manners, conduct
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convey (v.) 1 carry off, make away with, take by force
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convey (v.) 3 conceal, hide, secrete
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cony-catch (v.) 2 take to cheating, become a trickster
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cony-catching (adj.) cheating, swindling
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Coram (n.) malapropism for ‘quorum’ [part of a legal formula for installing the number of justices needed to constitute a bench]
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cornuto (n.) beast with horns; cuckold
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costard (n.) [jocular: large kind of apple] head
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couch (v.) 1 conceal, hide, lie hidden
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couch (v.) 1 conceal, hide, lie hidden
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couch (v.) 1 conceal, hide, lie hidden
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counsel (n.) 5 secrecy, confidence, privacy
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countenance (n.) 5 position, standing, authority
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counterfeit (v.) 1 copy, imitate, simulate
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country (n.) district, region, quarter
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course over (v.) run an eye over, check out, go through
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courtlike (adj.) courtly, elegant, well-mannered
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cowl-staff (n.) thick shoulder-pole used for carrying a heavy container
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coxcomb (n.) 1 head
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coxcomb (n.) 3 fool's cap [with a crest like a cock's crest]
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cozen (v.) cheat, dupe, trick, deceive
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cozen (v.) cheat, dupe, trick, deceive
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cozen (v.) cheat, dupe, trick, deceive
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cozen (v.) cheat, dupe, trick, deceive
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cozen (v.) cheat, dupe, trick, deceive
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cozenage (n.) cheating, trickery, deception
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cozener (n.) cheat, deceiver, fraud
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cozen-german (n.) German confidence trickster; or: first cousin
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cozening (adj.) cheating, deceiving, fraudulent
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craft (n.) 3 cunning, deceit, guile
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crave (v.) 1 beg, entreat, request
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crest (n.) 3 heraldic device placed above the shield and helmet in a coat-of-arms
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cross (v.) 1 prevent, thwart, forestall
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cross (v.) 1 prevent, thwart, forestall
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crotchet (n.) strange notion, perverse idea, whimsical fancy
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cry (v.) 1 speak loudly, shout out, proclaim
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cry out (v.) 1 [hunting] call like a hound
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cuckold (n.) [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife
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cuckold (n.) [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife
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cuckold (n.) [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife
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cuckold (n.) [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife
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cuckold (v.) [mocking name] dishonour a man by making his wife unfaithful
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cuckoldy (adj.) cuckolded
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cuckoldy (adj.) cuckolded
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curtal (adj.) with a docked tail; common, household
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custom (n.) 1 habit, usual practice, customary usage
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daubery, daubry (n.) trickery, pretence, deceitful show
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dead (adj.) 6 condemned to death, to be put to death
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deal with (v.) make use of, resort to
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decay (n.) 1 destruction, downfall, ending
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deceit (n.) deception, stratagem, trick
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decipher (v.) 3 make known to, indicate to
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decrease (v.) malapropism for ‘increase’
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deep (n.) depths, middle
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defy (v.) 1 reject, despise, disdain, renounce
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degree (n.) 1 rank, station, standing
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dejected (adj.) cast down, abased, humbled
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delay (n.) set of delaying tactics, procrastination
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demand (n.) 2 condition, request, claim
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denote (v.) 2 mark out, single out, distinguish
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desperate (adj.) 1 despairing, hopeless, without hope
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despite of, in (prep.) in spite of
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detect (v.) 1 expose, unmask, uncover
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detection (n.) exposure, revelation, evidence of unfaithfulness
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determination (n.) 1 mind, decision, resolution
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detest (v.) 2 malapropism for ‘protest’
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device (n.) 1 plot, stratagem, trick
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device (n.) 1 plot, stratagem, trick
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difference (n.) 7 distinction, discrimination, contrast [between]
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diffused (adj.) 1 disorderly, mixed-up, jumbled
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discourse (n.) 1 conversation, talk, chat
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discourse (v.) 1 talk, chat, converse
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discover (v.) 1 reveal, show, make known
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discuss (v.) disclose, make known, declare
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discuss (v.) disclose, make known, declare
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dishonest (adj.) 3 indecent, unchaste, immodest, lewd
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dishonest (adj.) 3 indecent, unchaste, immodest, lewd
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dishonesty (n.) 2 unchasteness, lewdness, immorality
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dispatch, despatch (v.) 1 deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly
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dispatch, despatch (v.) 1 deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly
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dispatch, despatch (v.) 1 deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly
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dispense with (v.) 2 have done with, do away with, forgo
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disposition (n.) 2 natural temperament, normal state of mind
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disposition (n.) 2 natural temperament, normal state of mind
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dissembling (adj.) deceitful, hypocritical, false
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dissolutely (adv.) malapropism for ‘resolutely’
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dissolution (n.) 1 melting, liquefaction, dissolving
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dissolve (v.) 2 separate, part, break up
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dissolved (adj.) 2 malapropism for ‘resolved’
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distance (n.) 1 [fencing] regulation space to be kept between contestants
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distance (n.) 1 [fencing] regulation space to be kept between contestants
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distemper (n.) 3 bad temper, cross mood
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distemper (n.) 3 bad temper, cross mood
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distemper (n.) 3 bad temper, cross mood
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distract (v.) 3 [unclear meaning] perplex, bewilder
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distraction (n.) 1 perturbation, agitation, frenzied state
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divers (adj.) different, various, several
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divinity (n.) 2 divination, divine power, supernatural presence
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divulge (v.) 1 proclaim, reveal, make publicly known
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dole, happy man be his destiny, fate, lot
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doom (n.) 2 final destiny, deciding fate, death and destruction
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doubt (v.) 2 suspect, have suspicions about, fear
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doubt, out of without doubt, unquestionably, indubitably
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doubtful (adj.) 1 fearful, worried, apprehensive
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draff (n.) pig-swill, refuse, garbage
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draw (v.) 15 draw liquor [from barrels]
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dress (v.) 1 prepare, make ready
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drumble (v.) dawdle, loiter, move sluggishly
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dry nurse (n.) housekeeper
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dwell (v.) exist, continue, persist
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dwell on / upon 1 preserve, maintain, pay attention to
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egress and regress [legal] right of leaving and return, freedom to come and go
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eke (adv.) [archaism] also, moreover, too
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eke (adv.) [archaism] also, moreover, too
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eld (n.) 1 men of old, people from former times
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elder (n.) 3 elder tree
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element (n.) 8 sphere of knowledge, proper comprehension
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embassy (n.) 1 message [especially via an ambassador]
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embattle (v.) deploy, draw up, marshal
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encompass (v.) 2 outwit, catch out, get round
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encounter (n.) 4 liaison, intercourse, amorous affair
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engross (v.) 1 get together, collect, gather, seize
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enlarge (v.) 1 release, set at large, discharge
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ensconce, insconce (v.) 1 protect, conceal, shelter
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ensconce, insconce (v.) 1 protect, conceal, shelter
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entertain (v.) 5 hire, employ, maintain, take into service
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entertain (v.) 5 hire, employ, maintain, take into service
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entertain (v.) 6 consider, treat, think of
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entertain (v.) 8 occupy, engage, fill up
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entertainment (n.) 3 hospitality, provision for needs
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entertainment (n.) 8 [mistaken use] guest, resident
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Ephesian (n.) good mate, old drinking companion
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Epicurean (adj.) 1 sensual, lecherous, pleasure-seeking
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equipage (n.) 2 [unclear meaning] small parts, instalments
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erection (n.) malapropism for ‘direction’
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eringo (n.) candied sweetmeat from the sea holly [eryngium] believed to be an aphrodisiac
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eschew (v.) avoid, escape, prevent
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even, e'en (adv.) 5 quite, fully, simply
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evitate (v.) avoid, avert, get away from
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exhibit (v.) 1 submit for inspection, produce for consideration, propose
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expense (n.) 1 extravagance, expenditure, spending
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expense (n.) 1 extravagance, expenditure, spending
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experiment (n.) investigation, inquiry, exploration
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expressure (n.) 1 expression., picture, image
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extremity (n.) 5 ridiculous behaviour, embarrassing conduct
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extremity (n.) 5 ridiculous behaviour, embarrassing conduct
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eyas-musket (n.) young male sparrow-hawk
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fain (adj.) 1 obliged, forced, compelled
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fain (adv.) gladly, willingly
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fall (n.) 2 mistake, fault, lapse
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fallow (adj.) 2 fawn-coloured, pale brown
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false (adj.) 1 treacherous, traitorous, perfidious
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false (adj.) 1 treacherous, traitorous, perfidious
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false (adj.) 2 disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful
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familiar (adj.) 1 friendly, congenial, welcoming
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familiar (adj.) 2 close to a family, domestic
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fantasy (n.) 2 imagination, inventiveness, mental creativity
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fantasy (n.) 5 ardent desire, amorous fancy
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fap (adj.) drunk
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fare ... well
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fare ... well
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fare ... well
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fare ... well
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farthingale (n.) long skirt extended at the back by a framework of hoops
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fartuous (adj.) malapropism for ‘virtuous’
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fault (n.) 1 sin, offence, crime
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fault (n.) 2 mistake, error, blunder
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fault (n.) 3 failing, weakness
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fee (v.) 2 purchase, procure, secure
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fee simple, in in complete possession
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fellow (n.) 7 keeper, warden, forester
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fence (n.) 1 fencing ability, skill at swordplay
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fico (n.) fig
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fidelity, by my upon my word of honour
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fight (n.) screen raised for protecting the crew during a sea-battle
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figure (n.) 8 fancy, imagining, phantasm
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figure (n.) 9 astrological diagram, horoscope
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find out (v.) 3 inquire into, follow up
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fine (n.) 6 [legal] agreement to transfer land possession
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fine-baited (adj.) full of attractive temptations, enticingly baited
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finely (adv.) nicely, delicately, subtly
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finely (adv.) nicely, delicately, subtly
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fit (v.) 1 suit, befit, be suitable [for]
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fixture (n.) way of placing, setting down
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flare (v.) blow in the air, stream loosely
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foin (v.) [fencing] thrust, lunge
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folly (n.) wantonness, lewdness
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folly (n.) wantonness, lewdness
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foot (v.) 1 pace, walk about
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foot, on 1 in employment, taking place, under way
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foppery (n.) 2 foolish prank, hoax, deceit
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forbear (v.) 1 stop, cease, desist
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forbear (v.) 3 control oneself, have patience [for]
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forsooth (adv.) in truth, certainly, truly, indeed
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forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore 1 swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word
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fortune (n.) 1 good fortune, success
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foul (adj.) 4 dirty, miry, muddy
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frailty (n.) 1 moral weakness, shortcoming, liability to give in to temptation
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frampold (adj.) disagreeable, bad-tempered, moody
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Francisco (n.) Frenchman
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fret (v.) 2 decay, fester, ferment
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friend (n.) 1 lover, sweetheart, suitor
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friend (n.) 3 well-wisher, favourer
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frieze (n.) type of rough woollen cloth
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fright (v.), past form frighted frighten, scare, terrify
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froth (v.) make beer foam up [so that not so much is sold]
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fullam, fulham (n.) type of loaded dice
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fury (n.) 2 impetuous way, fierce passion
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gait (n.) 1 manner of walking, bearing, movement
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gait (n.) 1 manner of walking, bearing, movement
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gall (v.) 2 chafe, rub, make sore
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gallant (n.) 1 fine gentleman, man of fashion
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gallant (n.) 1 fine gentleman, man of fashion
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gallimaufry (n.) complete mixture, whole assembly, every sort
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gelding (n.) castrated horse; horse that is placid in temperament
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geminy (n.) pair, couple, brace
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gentle (adj.) 2 courteous, friendly, kind
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gentle (adj.) 2 courteous, friendly, kind
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gentle (adj.) 2 courteous, friendly, kind
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gentle (adj.) 2 courteous, friendly, kind
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gentle (n.) 3 (plural) gentlemen
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gentlewoman (n.) woman of good breeding, well-born lady
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gentry (n.) 2 social rank, breeding, level in society
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get (v.) 1 beget, conceive, breed
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giantess (n.) she-giant
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gibe (n.) scoff, taunt, jeer
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gibe (n.) scoff, taunt, jeer
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gift (n.) 1 quality, accomplishment, talent
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gin (n.) snare, trap
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ging (n.) gang, company, whole household
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give (v.) 7 display, show, bear arms of
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glance (v.) 2 miss the mark, be ineffective
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glover (n.) glove-maker, leather-worker
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go to (v.) 1 accord with, correspond to, match
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good life comfortable position, respectable way of life
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goodman (adj.) 1 title for a person under the rank of gentleman, yeoman
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goodwife (n.) mistress of a house, Mrs
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good-year / goodyear, what the [expression of impatience] what the deuce
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gossip (n.) 2 friend, neighbour
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gourd (n.) type of loaded dice
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grace (n.) 3 personal duty, sense of propriety
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grandsire (n.) 1 grandfather
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grate (n.) 2 prison bars, grating, cage
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grate on / upon (v.) pester, harass, make heavy demands on
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gratis (adv.) for nothing, without payment
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grievously (adv.) 2 seriously, greatly
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gripe (v.) clutch, grasp, seize
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gross (adj.) 1 plain, striking, evident, obvious
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gross (adj.) 1 plain, striking, evident, obvious
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gross (adj.) 7 coarse, vulgar, unrefined
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grossly (adv.) 1 openly, blatantly, brazenly
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grossness (n.) 1 flagrant nature, obviousness, enormity
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habit (n.) 1 dress, clothing, costume
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hack (v.) [unclear meaning] be promiscuous, go whoring
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hack (v.) [unclear meaning] be promiscuous, go whoring
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hair (n.) 1 character, nature, kind
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hair / hair's breadth, to a in every little detail, in full, exactly
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hang together (v.) keep in one piece, carry on existing
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hard (adj.) 4 unpleasant, harsh, cruel
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hard (adv.) 1 close, near
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hard (adv.) 1 close, near
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hard (adv.) 1 close, near
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harvest-home (n.) 2 gathering-in, moment of success
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hatch (n.) 3 (plural) movable deck planks
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have with you I'll join you, I'll be with you
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having (n.) 1 fortune, estate, means
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haviour (n.) behaviour, manner, demeanour
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hawthorn-bud (n.) young dandy, budding courtier
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heavy (adj.) 1 sorrowful, sad, gloomy
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hedge (v.) 2 evade, be devious, prevaricate
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heels, out at penniless, destitute, in desperate straights
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Herod of Jewry out-and-out villain
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hick (v.) hiccup [from drinking]
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higher (adv.) 1 further, longer
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hind (n.) 2 servant, domestic, worker
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hodge-pudding (n.) stuffing made of many ingredients
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hold (v.) 3 stand firm, continue, carry on
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hold (v.) 5 apply, be apt, remain valid
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hold it out keep it up
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hold up (v.) 1 continue, keep going, carry on
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holiday time (n.) best time, prime
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honest (adj.) 1 chaste, pure, virtuous
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honest (adj.) 1 chaste, pure, virtuous
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honest (adj.) 1 chaste, pure, virtuous
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honest (adj.) 1 chaste, pure, virtuous
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honesty (n.) 1 virtue, chastity
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honesty (n.) 1 virtue, chastity
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honesty (n.) 1 virtue, chastity
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honesty (n.) 2 honour, integrity, uprightness
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honour (n.) 3 noble rank, position of dignity, title of renown
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hope (n.) 1 likelihood, possibility
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horn-mad (adj.) [as of horned beasts] furious, enraged, raving mad
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horn-mad (adj.) [as of horned beasts] furious, enraged, raving mad
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hot (adj.) 3 lecherous, lustful, hot-blooded
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hot-blooded (adj.) lecherous, passionate, lustful
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hue and cry (n.) general pursuit [of a felon]
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humidity (n.) 2 bundle of fluids
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humour (n.) 1 mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids]
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humour (n.) 1 mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids]
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humour (n.) 1 mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids]
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humour (n.) 1 mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids]
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humour (n.) 1 mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids]
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humour (n.) 1 mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids]
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humour (n.) 2 fancy, whim, inclination, caprice
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humour (n.) 2 fancy, whim, inclination, caprice
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humour (n.) 2 fancy, whim, inclination, caprice
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 3 style, method, way, fashion
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humour (n.) 4 sentiment, turn of phrase, manner of expression
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humour (n.) 4 sentiment, turn of phrase, manner of expression
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humour (n.) 4 sentiment, turn of phrase, manner of expression
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humour (n.) 4 sentiment, turn of phrase, manner of expression
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humour (v.) like the mood of, find enjoyable, indulge
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humoured (adj.) expressing a particular disposition; lying, treacherous
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humour-letter (n.) letter displaying a particular sentiment
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Hungarian (adj.) [pun on ‘hungry’] beggarly, thievish
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husband (v.) 3 make the most of, thrive well with
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idle (adj.) 9 bored, jaded, wearied
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idle-headed (adj.) ignorant, foolish, superstitious
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ill (adj.) 1 bad, adverse, unfavourable
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ill (adj.) 1 bad, adverse, unfavourable
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ill (adj.) 1 bad, adverse, unfavourable
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ill (adj.) 2 evil, wicked, immoral
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ill (adj.) 3 poor, inadequate, miserable
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ill (adj.) 5 annoyed, cross, vexed
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ill (adv.) 1 badly, adversely, unfavourably
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ill (n.) 1 wrong, injury, harm, evil
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ill-favoured (adj.) ugly, unattractive, unsightly
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ill-favoured (adj.) ugly, unattractive, unsightly
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ill-favouredly (adv.) 1 badly, unpleasingly, offensively
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image (n.) 1 embodiment, instance, form
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imagination (n.) 1 delusion, fancy, imagining
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importune (v.) 1 urge, press
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improvident (adj.) shortsighted, lacking foresight, careless
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infection (n.) 2 malapropism for ‘affection’
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inherit (v.) 1 receive, obtain, come into possession [of]
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instalment (n.) stall, seat where someone is installed
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instance (n.) 1 sign, evidence, proof
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instant, at an at the same time, simultaneously
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intelligence (n.) 1 information, news, communication
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intelligence (n.) 1 information, news, communication
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intend (v.) 4 plan, arrange, organize
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intend (v.) 7 [translation of French ‘entendre’] understand
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intent (n.) intention, purpose, aim
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intolerable (adj.) excessive, exorbitant, exceedingly great
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invention (n.) 1 inventiveness, imagination, creative faculty
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issue (n.) 2 outcome, result, consequence(s)
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issue (n.) 2 outcome, result, consequence(s)
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issue (n.) 2 outcome, result, consequence(s)
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Jack (n.) 1 Jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave
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Jack (n.) 1 Jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave
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Jack-a-Lent (n.) [jocular; male figure used as an Aunt Sally during Lent] puppet, poppet, doll
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Jack-a-Lent (n.) [jocular; male figure used as an Aunt Sally during Lent] puppet, poppet, doll
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jackanapes, jackanape, jack'nape (n.) upstart, buffoon, monkey
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jackanapes, jackanape, jack'nape (n.) upstart, buffoon, monkey
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jackanapes, jackanape, jack'nape (n.) upstart, buffoon, monkey
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jackanapes, jackanape, jack'nape (n.) upstart, buffoon, monkey
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jack-dog (n./adj.) mongrel, currish, mutt-like
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jack-dog (n./adj.) mongrel, currish, mutt-like
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jay (n.) [bird of bright plumage] showy woman, whore
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jerkin (n.) male upper garment, close-fitting jacket [often made of leather]
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jointure (n.) marriage settlement, part of a husband's estate due to his widow
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judge (v.) 2 establish, determine, decide upon
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just (adv.) 1 exactly, precisely
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keep on (v.) go ahead, go on, carry on
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keep your way keep going, don't stop
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keisar (n.) kaiser, emperor
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ken (v.) 3 know, be acquainted with
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kerchief (n.) cloth head-covering, scarf
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kerchief (n.) cloth head-covering, scarf
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kibe (n.) chilblain, inflamed heel
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kidney (n.) constitution, nature, type
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kiln-hole (n.) fire-hole of a kiln, oven
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kissing-comfit (n.) perfumed sweetmeat for sweetening the breath
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 1 scoundrel, rascal, rogue
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knave (n.) 2 servant, menial, lackey
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knit, knit up (v.) 1 tie, fasten [by means of a knot]
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knot (n.) 1 company, band, assembly
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knot (n.) 1 company, band, assembly
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landed (adj.) possessed of land, having property
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lard (v.) 2 mix in, intermix, intermingle
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large, at 1 at length, in full, thoroughly
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late-walking (n.) going out with whores late at night
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latten (adj.) made of thin brass, tin-plate
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laundry (n.) laundress
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lay (v.) 3 put forward, present, use
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lay (v.) 4 set up, arrange, devise
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league (n.) 1 compact, alliance, treaty, bond of friendship
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leave (v.) 2 abandon, forsake, relinquish
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leer (n.) 2 glance, look, eye
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legend (n.) probably a malapropism for ‘legion’
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leman (n.) lover, paramour, sweetheart
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lewdster (n.) debaucher, profligate, lascivious individual
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lie (v.) 1 live, dwell, reside, lodge
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lief, had as should like just as much
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lief, had as should like just as much
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like (adv.) 1 likely, probable / probably
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liking (n.) 3 bodily shape, good condition
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lime (v.) 4 mix wine with lime [to add to its sparkle]
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line (n.) 4 conduct, way of behaving, course of action
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linger (v.) 3 stay on [in town], wait around
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liquor (v.) 1 grease, oil
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list (v.) 1 wish, like, please
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look (v.) 2 find, seek, look for
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look (v.) 3 take care, see, be sure
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look after (v.) 1 follow with the eye, look with favour on
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look against (v.) look at directly
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lose (v.) 2 waste, throw away, give unprofitably
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loves, of all for love's sake
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lubberly (n.) clumsy, loutish, oafish
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luce (n.) [heraldry] pike [type of fish]
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lurch (v.) rob, cheat
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luxury (n.) lust, lechery, lasciviousness
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Machiavel (n.) master of intrigue, political schemer
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mad (adj.) 1 wild, uncontrollable, excitable, high-spirited
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make (v.) 1 do, have to do
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make (v.) 2 do, perform, carry out
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make (v.) 9 give, provide
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make one join in the action, take part
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malcontent (n.) discontented individual, trouble-maker
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mark (v.) 1 note, pay attention [to], take notice [of]
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mark (v.) 1 note, pay attention [to], take notice [of]
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matter (n.) 4 affair(s), business, real issue
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matter (n.) 5 reason, cause, ground
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matter (n.) 6 means, capacity, wherewithal
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matter (n.) 7 pus, discharge, fluid [from a wound]
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mean (v.) 1 intend, purpose, mean to act
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measure (n.) 8 slow stately dance, graceful movement
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measure (v.) 4 check that the length of two weapons is the same [before beginning a duel]
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measuring (n.) task of checking measurement
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meat (n.) 1 food, nourishment
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mechanical (adj.) common, servile, menial
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meddle or make interfere, butt in
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meed (n.) 1 reward, prize, recompense
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meet (adj.) 1 fit, suitable, right, proper
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meet (v.) 2 come together for love
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mere (adj.) 1 complete, total, absolute, utter
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messenger (n.) 2 malapropism for ‘message’
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metheglin (n.) [mi'theglin] strong spiced Welsh mead
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methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) it seems /seemed to me
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methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) it seems /seemed to me
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methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) it seems /seemed to me
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middle earth (n.) earth, seen as midway between heaven and hell
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milch-kine (n.) dairy-milk cows
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mill-sixpence (n.) sixpence made in a coin-making mill
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mince (v.) 2 walk like a lady, walk with delicate short steps
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mind (n.) 2 intention, purpose, intent
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minister (n.) messenger, agent, servant
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mirth (n.) 1 merry-making, pleasure-seeking
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mirth (n.) 2 joke, diversion, sport
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mischief (n.) 1 catastrophe, calamity, misfortune
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misdoubt (v.) 1 distrust, suspect, have misgivings about
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misgive (v.) 1 make one feel uneasy, cause one to be apprehensive
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miss (v.) 2 fail to meet, let down
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misuse (v.) 1 disgrace, deride, abuse
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mock (v.) 1 make fun of, ridicule
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mock (v.) 3 deceive, delude, mislead
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montant (n.) [fencing] upward thrust
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morrow (n.) morning
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morrow (n.) morning
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morrow (n.) morning
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morrow (n.) morning
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motion (n.) 5 urging, prompting, encouragement
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motion (n.) 6 proposal, proposition, suggestion, offer
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motion (n.) 6 proposal, proposition, suggestion, offer
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motion (n.) 12 bowel movement
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moved (adj.) 1 upset, agitated, distressed
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mummy (n.) 1 dead flesh, pulp
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muse (v.) 5 grumble, moan
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mussel-shell (n.) empty-head, gaping idiot [with mouth open like a mussel-shell]
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mutually (adv.) all together, jointly
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mynheer (n.) [Dutch] gentleman
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nayword, nay-word (n.) 1 password, watchword
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nayword, nay-word (n.) 1 password, watchword
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niggardly (adv.) sparingly, grudgingly, slightly
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night, at at nightfall, this evening
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nightly (adv.) at night, during the night
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note (n.) 3 characteristic, trait, distinctive feature
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notify (v.) notice, take note, observe
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no-verb (n.) word of warning; or: non-existing word
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nuthook, nut-hook (n.) constable, beadle, officer
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obey (v.) respond to, be affected by
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obligation (n.) bond, agreement, legal document
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obsequious (adj.) 2 devoted, compliant, ready to please
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observance (n.) 1 proper attention, attentiveness, heed
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odds (n. plural) 4 quarrel, disagreement, strife
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oeillade (n.) [pron: 'iliad, uh'yahd] ] amorous glance, look of love, ogle
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offer (v.) 1 attempt, start, try, make a move
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offer (v.) 1 attempt, start, try, make a move
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office (n.) 1 task, service, duty, responsibility
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office (n.) 1 task, service, duty, responsibility
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office (n.) 5 service, sympathy, kindness
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office (n.) 5 service, sympathy, kindness
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old (adj.) 4 plenty of, abundant, more than enough
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once (adv.) 4 some time, at a convenient point
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open (adj.) 1 public, exposed to general view
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open (v.) 3 [hunting] bark at finding a scent
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operation (n.) 2 plan, active thought, working idea
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order (n.) 8 order of knighthood
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ouph, oaf (n.) elf, elfen child, changeling
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ouph, oaf (n.) elf, elfen child, changeling
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overflow (v.) 3 pour out, overflow with
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overlook (v.) 4 bewitch, subject to magic
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overreaching (n.) deception, exaggeration, fabrication
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overthrown (adj.) ruined, disgraced, brought into disrepute
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ox (n.) fool, dupe
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oyes, oyez (n.) hear ye [town crier's ‘Oyez’]
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pack (n.) 1 gang, group, circle, confederacy
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pack (v.) 1 take [oneself] off, be off, depart
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pander, pandar (n.) pimp, procurer, go-between
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panderly (adj.) pimping, procuring, go-between
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parcel (n.) 1 part, piece, portion, bit
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park (n.) hunting ground
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park-ward (n.) direction of Windsor Great Park
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part (n.) 1 quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body]
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part (n.) 1 quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body]
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pass (n.) 2 bout, exchange, round [in fencing]
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pass (v.) 1 surpass, go beyond, outdo
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pass (v.) 1 surpass, go beyond, outdo
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pass (v.) 1 surpass, go beyond, outdo
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pass (v.) 2 pass muster, stand up well
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pass (v.) 10 use, show, employ
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pass (v.) 12 experience, feel
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passant (adj.) [heraldry] walking, with three paws on the ground and one raised
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pate (n.) head, skull
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pauca... few words
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pawn (n.) pledge, surety, forfeit
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pawn (n.) pledge, surety, forfeit
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pay (v.) 4 beat, make suffer
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peace (v.) be still, keep silent, be calm
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peaking (adj.) sneaking, skulking, lurking
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peck (n.) 2 circular vessel capable of holding a peck [quarter bushel] of goods
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peer out (v.) peep out, show oneself
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peevish (adj.) 1 silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive
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pendent (adj.) 1 downhanging, drooping, dangling
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pensioner (n.) gentleman of the royal bodyguard
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people (n.) household, servants
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peradventure (adv.) perhaps, maybe, very likely
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peradventure (adv.) perhaps, maybe, very likely
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perforce (adv.) 2 of necessity, with no choice in the matter
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period (n.) 2 point of completion, fitting conclusion, consummation
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period (n.) 2 point of completion, fitting conclusion, consummation
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perpend (v.) consider, ponder, reflect
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persuade (v.) 1 urge, entreat, beseech
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pheazar (n.) [unclear meaning] vizier, person of great stature
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phlegmatic (adj.) malapropism for ‘choleric’ [= angry]
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physic (n.) 1 medicine, healing, treatment
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picked-hatch, pickt-hatch (n.) spiked half-door; house of disrepute, brothel
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pickpurse, pick-purse (n.) pickpocket, purse-stealer
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piece (n.) 7 cannon, piece of artillery, fire-arm
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piece out (v.) 1 augment, increase, supplement
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pin (n.) 1 trifle, triviality, insignificant amount
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pinch (v.) 6 take, squeeze, press
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pinioned (adj.) 1 bound, tied up, secured
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pinnace (n.) small speedy boat with a single mast
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pittie-ward (n.) direction of Windsor Little Park
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place (n.) 1 position, post, office, rank
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place (n.) 1 position, post, office, rank
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playing day (n.) school holiday, day off
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pleasure (v.) please, gratify, give pleasure to
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plummet (n.) weighted line used for measuring the depth of water
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point-blank (adv.) 1 straight, with a direct aim
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polecat (n.) [slang] prostitute, courtesan, whore
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polecat (n.) [slang] prostitute, courtesan, whore
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politic (adj.) 3 cunning, full of intrigue, wily
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portly (adj.) stately, majestic, dignified
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possess (v.) 2 fill, imbue
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posset (n.) restorative hot drink, made of milk, liquor, and other ingredients
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posset (n.) restorative hot drink, made of milk, liquor, and other ingredients
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possibility (n.) 2 (plural) financial prospects
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possitable (adj.) version of ‘positively’
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potato (n.) sweet potato, yam [regarded as an aphrodisiac]
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pottle, pottle-pot (n.) drinking vessel containing two quarts
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pottle, pottle-pot (n.) drinking vessel containing two quarts
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power (n.) 8 faculty, function, ability
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prate (v.) prattle, chatter, blather
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prate (v.) prattle, chatter, blather
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precise (adj.) 2 scrupulously pure, strictly observed, unstained
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precisian (n.) strict adviser, spiritual mentor
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predominate (v.) 1 [astrology] be in the ascendancy, exert a controlling influence
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preparation (n.) 3 forewarning, prior ceremony
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preparation (n.) 4 accomplishment, capacity, achievement
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preposterously (adv.) out of the normal course of events, unnaturally, perversely
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present (v.) 4 act, represent, play the part of
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presently (adv.) 1 immediately, instantly, at once
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presently (adv.) 2 after a short time, soon, before long
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press (n.) 2 clothes-press, cupboard, wardrobe
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press (n.) 2 clothes-press, cupboard, wardrobe
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prevent (v.) 2 take steps to thwart, avoid by prompt action
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pribbles and prabbles vain chatter and silly quarrelling
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pribbles and prabbles vain chatter and silly quarrelling
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primero (n.) type of gambling card game
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profess (v.) 2 undertake, pledge
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property (n.) 3 means to an end, commercial asset
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property (n.) 4 (plural) stage requisites, accessories, props
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proportion (n.) 3 weighing up, appropriate measuring
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prosper (v.) make prosperous, give success to
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protest (v.) 2 declare, say, swear
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protest (v.) 4 declare love
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proudest (n./adj.) eminent, notable, grand
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prove (v.) 1 test, try out, make trial [of]
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provocation (n.) erotic stimulation, inciting lustful thoughts
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pudding (n.) 2 stuffing
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puffed (adj.) 1 increased, extended, stuffed
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pullet-sperm (n.) [contemptuous] poultry-seed, egg
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pumpion (n.) pumpkin
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punk (n.) harlot, strumpet, whore
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punto (n.) [fencing] thrust with the sword-point
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purpose (n.) 1 intention, aim, plan
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purpose (n.) 1 intention, aim, plan
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purpose (n.) 1 intention, aim, plan
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purpose (n.) 1 intention, aim, plan
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purpose (n.) 3 outcome, result, end
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putting down (n.) suppression, restraint, repression
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quaint (adv.) elaborately, elegantly, finely
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quality (n.) 1 nature, disposition, character
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quality (n.) 2 accomplishment, capacity, ability
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quarrel at (v.) object to; or: start quarrelling at
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quarter (v.) 1 add a coat-of-arms to a [quarter of] a shield
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quean (n.) bawd, jade, hussy
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question (v.) 4 discuss the matter, talk things over
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quick (adj.) 1 living, vital, full of life
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quittance (n.) 3 document certifying a release from debt, receipt of discharge
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quoth (v.) said
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quoth a, quotha (int.) did he say?, indeed!
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rabble (n.) 1 crowd, pack, mob
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rag (n.) 1 worthless wretch, good-for-nothing creature, beggar
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ragged (adj.) 2 broken, jagged, fragmented
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rail (v.) rant, rave, be abusive [about]
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raise (v.) 2 rouse, stir up, call to arms
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raise up (v.) stimulate, stir up, excite
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rank (adj.) 2 foul-smelling, stinking
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rank (adj.) 12 numerous, frequent, abundant
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ranting (adj.) boisterous, jovial, noisily convivial
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Ratolorum (n.) malapropism for ‘rotulorum’ [= of the rolls]
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reason (n.) 7 reasonable treatment, justified course of action
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reason (n.) 7 reasonable treatment, justified course of action
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reasonable (adj.) 2 moderate, not excessive, fair-minded
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received (adj.) 1 definite, absolute, positive
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recompense (n.) 1 payment for services, reward
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recourse (n.) 1 opportunity of going, means of access
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recovery (n.) 2 [legal] procedure for transferring property into full ownership
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red-lattice (adj.) [sign of a] tavern, ale-house
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reek (n.) foggy vapour, steam, fume, smoke
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region (n.) 2 rank, sphere, social standing
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register (n.) 1 record, catalogue, inventory
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rein (n.) 2 (plural) loins, kidneys
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relent (v.) yield, give way, give up
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remedy, no no question, no alternative
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remembrance (n.) 1 memory, bringing to mind, recollection
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remembrance (n.) 1 memory, bringing to mind, recollection
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remembrance (v.) mistake for ‘remember’
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remorse (n.) 1 pity, regret, sorrow
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reputation (n.) honour, esteem, integrity
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require (v.) 1 request, ask, beg
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requital (n.) recompense, reward, repayment
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respect (n.) 1 consideration, factor, circumstance
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respect (n.) 4 esteem, status, honour
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rest (n.) 2 interval, space, pause
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rest (v.) 1 remain, stay, stand
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rest (v.) 1 remain, stay, stand
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retort (v.) 2 repay, pay back, recompense
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reverend (adj.) revered, worthy, respected
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reverse (n.) [fencing] back-handed stroke
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revolt (n.) 2 rebellion, act of disobedience
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revolted (adj.) 2 faithless, disloyal, inconstant
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rheumatic (adj.) 2 likely to cause rheumatism
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riband (n.) ribbon
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ride (v.), past forms rid, ridden 1 control, dominate, tyrannize
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ronyon (n.) [term of abuse for a woman] mangy creature
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rotten (adj.) 2 diseased, infected, liver-rotten
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round (n.) 2 circlet, ring, crown
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run (v.) 1 pass, spread, bring, cause to flow
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rushling (adj.) rustling, swishing
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rut-time (n.) mating season, time for sex
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sack (n.) [type of] white wine
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sack (n.) [type of] white wine
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sack (n.) [type of] white wine
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sack (n.) [type of] white wine
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sadness, in / in good in earnest, seriously
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sadness, in / in good in earnest, seriously
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salt (adj.) 1 salt-water, sea
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salt (n.) 2 vigour, liveliness, spirit
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salt-butter (adj.) cheap-living, mean, avaricious
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sauce (v.) 3 make things hot for, charge extortionately
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sawpit (n.) pit used for sawing wood
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scald, scall, scauld (adj.) contemptible, vile, scabby
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scape, 'scape (v.) escape, avoid
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scape, 'scape (v.) escape, avoid
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scape, 'scape (v.) escape, avoid
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scene (n.) 1 play, drama, performance
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scurvy (adj.) 1 contemptible, despicable, wretched
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scut (n.) short tail [as of a deer]
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sea-coal (adj.) mined coal of high quality brought by sea
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season, of the [of male deer] in the rutting season, on heat
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secure (adj.) 2 over-confident, unsuspecting, too self-confident
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secure (adj.) 2 over-confident, unsuspecting, too self-confident
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secure (adj.) 2 over-confident, unsuspecting, too self-confident
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securely (adv.) 1 confidently, without misgiving, fearlessly
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seeming (adj.) apparent, convincing in appearance
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semblance (n.) 1 appearance, outward show
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serve (v.) 2 suffice, be enough, do [for]
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several (adj.) 1 separate, different, distinct
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several (adj.) 1 separate, different, distinct
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shade (n.) 2 shadow, phantom, spirit
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shaft (n.) [long and slender] arrow
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shelvy (adj.) gently shelving, sloping; or: made of sandbanks
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she-Mercury (n.) woman messenger
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shent (v.) 1 [from obsolete verb ‘shend’] blamed, rebuked, reproached
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shift (v.) 1 provide, look out, take care
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ship-tire (n.) fashionable head-dress shaped like a ship
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shore (n.) 2 bank, edge
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shovel-board (n.) wide coin used as a counter in the game of shovel-board
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shrewd (adj.) 3 malicious, nasty, vicious
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shuffle (v.) 1 spirit, smuggle, remove secretly
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shuffle (v.) 3 behave evasively, act shiftily
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sick (adj.) 1 longing, pining, avid
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simple (adj.) 4 unmixed, without addition, plain
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simple (n.) 2 medicinal herb, medicine
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simple though I stand here as sure as I stand here; or: though who am I to say so
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simple-time (n.) summer-time [when aromatic herbs used as medicines (simples) were available]
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simply (adv.) 3 as is, without dowry
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sing (v.) 1 anticipate trouble, see storm-clouds brewing
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sit (v.) 1 lodge, live, stay
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skirt (n.) 1 one of four pieces of cloth forming the lower part of a long coat
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skirted (adj.) wearing a long coat
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slack (v.) 3 put off, neglect, postpone
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slight (v.) throw contemptuously, slide scornfully
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sluttery (n.) 1 sluttishness, squalor, filthiness
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small (adj.) 3 high-pitched, fluting, thin
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smite (v.), past forms smote, smit 1 strike, hit (often, with great force)
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smock (n.) woman's undergarment, shift, slip, chemise
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society (n.) 1 companionship, fellowship, association
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softly-sprighted (adj.) mild-tempered, gentle-spirited
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something (adv.) 1 somewhat, rather
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something (adv.) 1 somewhat, rather
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something (adv.) 1 somewhat, rather
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sometime (adv.) 1 formerly, at one time, once
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sometime (adv.) 2 sometimes, now and then
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sort (n.) 3 way, manner
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sort (n.) 3 way, manner
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sot (n.) blockhead, idiot, dolt
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sound (adv.) soundly, heartily, vigorously
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sound (v.) 2 find out, ascertain, sound out
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speak holiday speak entertainingly; or: talk in a refined way
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speciously (adv.) malapropism for ‘specially’
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speciously (adv.) malapropism for ‘specially’
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speed (v.) 1 meet with success, prosper, flourish
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speed (v.) 1 meet with success, prosper, flourish
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speed (v.) 1 meet with success, prosper, flourish
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speed (v.) 2 fare, manage, get on
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spigot (v.) wooden peg, tap [in a barrel]
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 1 recreation, amusement, entertainment
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sport (n.) 4 subject of sport
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sprag (adj.) pronunciation of ‘sprack’: smart, active, alert
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stale (n.) 2 dupe, sap, laughing-stock
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stamp (n.) 2 coin, impression [of the monarch's head] made on a coin
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stand (n.) 1 [hunting] standing-place, hiding-place
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stand (v.) 2 continue, remain, wait, stay put
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stand (v.) 2 continue, remain, wait, stay put
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stand (v.) 5 make a stand, be resolute [on a point]
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stand (v.) 7 dwell on, waste time with, rely upon
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stand on (v.) 1 insist on, demand, call for
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stand under (v.) suffer, endure, bear the weight of
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stand upon (v.) 1 make an issue of, insist upon, bother about
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Star-chamber (n.) supreme court of justice
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staring (n.) insulting stare, glaring, gawping
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start (n.) 3 advantage, edge, upper hand
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start (v.) 1 jump, recoil, flinch
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state (n.) 11 estate, property, wealth, means
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still (adj.) 2 quiet, calm, subdued
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still (adv.) 1 constantly, always, continually
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still (adv.) 1 constantly, always, continually
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still (adv.) 2 ever, now [as before]
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stoccado, stoccata (n.) [fencing] thrust, lunge
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stock (n.) 6 [fencing] thrust with the dagger-point
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stone (n.) 4 testicle
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stop (v.) 3 stopper, fasten, shut
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straight (adv.) straightaway, immediately, at once
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straight (adv.) straightaway, immediately, at once
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straight (adv.) straightaway, immediately, at once
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straight (adv.) straightaway, immediately, at once
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strain (n.) 1 quality, character, disposition
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strain (n.) 1 quality, character, disposition
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style (n.) 1 mode of address, formal title
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submission (n.) compliance, deference, obedience
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substance (n.) 1 real thing, genuine article
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substance (n.) 2 property, wealth, possessions, treasure
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subtle, subtile (adj.) 1 crafty, cunning, wily
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suddenly (adv.) 1 immediately, at once, without delay
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sue (v.) 1 beg, plead, beseech
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sufferance (n.) 1 distress, suffering, hardship
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suggest (v.) 1 tempt, prompt, incite
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suit (n.) 1 formal request, entreaty, petition
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suit (n.) 2 wooing, courtship
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suit (n.) 2 wooing, courtship
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suit (n.) 2 wooing, courtship
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supposed (adj.) 1 pretended, false, counterfeit
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sure (adj.) 3 safe, secure, free from danger
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sure (adj.) 5 betrothed, joined, bound
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surprise (n.) 1 taking by surprise, catching unawares
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swing (v.) beat, thrash, wallop
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swort (n.) pronunciation of ‘sword’ or ‘sort’ [= outcome]
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sympathy (n.) 1 accord, agreement, harmony
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table (n.) 4 dinner table, dinner party
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take (v.) 7 bewitch, take possession of, take into one's power
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take (v.) 19 catch out, take by surprise
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take it affirm, swear, take an oath
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take on (v.) 1 behave, act; or: rage, rant
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taking (n.) 1 state, fright, agitation
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tall (adj.) 1 brave, valiant, bold
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tall (adj.) 1 brave, valiant, bold
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tall (adj.) 1 brave, valiant, bold
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tallow (n.) fat
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tap (v.) work as a tapster
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taper (n.) candle
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tapster (n.) inn waiter, drawer of ale
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tarry (v.) 3 await, expect, anticipate
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task of (v.) occupy, engage, make demands on
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tattling (adj.) gossiping, tale-telling, rumour-mongering
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tattling (n.) prattle, chatter, idle talk
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tender (n.) 2 proposal of marriage, offer of betrothal
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term (n.) 2 names, labels
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tester, testril (n.) sixpenny piece
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theme (n.) 1 subject, subject-matter, topic of discourse
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thickskin, thick-skin (n.) brutishly built, dullard, blockhead
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throughly (adv.) thoroughly, fully, completely
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thrummed (adj.) fringed with loose threads
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tightly (adv.) soundly, properly, thoroughly
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tire (n.) 1 head-dress, ornament for the head, raiment
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tire-valiant (n.) fine head-dress
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title (n.) 3 name, label, designation
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to (prep.) 3 for
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toast (n.) piece of hot toast, sop
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token (n.) 2 signal, indication
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tonight (adv.) last night, this past night
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torture (v.) torment, afflict, plague
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toy (n.) 1 whim, caprice, trifling matter
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toy (n.) 6 flimsy being, insubstantial thing
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trail (n.) [hunting] scent, track
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translate (v.) 1 transform, change, alter
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traverse (v.) 1 [fencing] pierce, stab, run through
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trial-fire (n.) testing fire, ordeal by fire
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tricking (n.) costumes, ornamentation, decking out, costumery
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truckle-bed (n.) low-lying bed on castors, trundle-bed
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true (adj.) 4 honest, upright, law-abiding
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trust me believe me
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trust me believe me
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trust me believe me
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trust me believe me
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try (v.) 2 put to the test, test the goodness [of]
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tuft (n.) 2 bunch, cluster
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tun (n.) 1 barrel, large cask
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turn (v.) 7 direct, point, refer
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turn (v.) 10 bring, put
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turn away (v.) send away, dismiss from service
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turn away (v.) send away, dismiss from service
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turtle (n.) turtle-dove, lover
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turtle (n.) turtle-dove, lover
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twenty, and [ballad catch phrase, used as an intensifer] and many more
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umpire (n.) arbitrator, mediator, adjudicator
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uncomeliness (n.) unseemly behaviour, improper conduct
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unconfinable (adj.) limitless, boundless, infinite
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understand (v.) 2 come to an understanding, arrive at agreement
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undertake (v.) 4 approach, make overtures to, commit to deal with
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undone (adj.) ruined, destroyed, brought down
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undone (adj.) ruined, destroyed, brought down
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undone (adj.) ruined, destroyed, brought down
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unduteous (adj.) undutiful, unfilial, disloyal
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unfold (v.) 3 relate, recount, narrate
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unfool (v.) make less of a fool, remove the name of fool from
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unkennel (v.) reveal, bring to light, expose
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unseasoned (adj.) 1 unseasonable, inopportune, badly timed
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unweighed (adj.) hasty, thoughtless, ill-judged
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unwholesome (adj.) 1 harmful, damaging, noxious
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urchin (n.) 2 spirit in hedgehog form, goblin
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urinal (n.) medical vessel for holding urine
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use (v.) 1 be accustomed, make a habit [of]
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use (v.) 2 treat, deal with, manage
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use (v.) 2 treat, deal with, manage
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vagram (adj.) malapropism for ‘vagrant’; or: mispronunciation of ‘fragrant’
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vantage (n.) 1 right moment, suitable opportunity
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varlet (n.) 1 knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian
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varlet (n.) 1 knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian
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varletto (n.) [mock-Italian] varlet, rascal, rogue
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veney (n.) [fencing] bout, turn
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vengeance of fie on, a plague on
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very (adj.) 2 true, real, genuine
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via, fia (int.) 1 come / go on, hurry up
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villain (n.) 2 scoundrel, rogue, rascal
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villainy (n.) 2 shaming practice, discrediting activity
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vizament (n.) malapropism for ‘advisement’ [consideration]
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vizard (n.) mask, visor
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vizarded (adj.) masked, visored, disguised
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vlouting-stock, -stog (n.) dialect form of ‘flouting-stock’ [= laughing-stock, object of derision]
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vlouting-stock, -stog (n.) dialect form of ‘flouting-stock’ [= laughing-stock, object of derision]
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voice (n.) 1 vote, official support
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voice (n.) 2 support, approval, good word
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voice (n.) 3 authoritative opinion, judgement
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vouchsafe (v.) 1 allow, permit, grant
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wag (v.) 1 go off, depart, go on one's way
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wag (v.) 1 go off, depart, go on one's way
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wag (v.) 1 go off, depart, go on one's way
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wag (v.) 1 go off, depart, go on one's way
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wait on / upon (v.) 1 accompany, attend
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wait on / upon (v.) 5 depend on, be subject to
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walk (n.) 2 area of a forest under the supervision of a forester
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walk (v.) 1 exercise, take out walking
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walk in (v.) come in, enter
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want (v.) 1 lack, need, be without
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want (v.) 1 lack, need, be without
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want (v.) 1 lack, need, be without
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wanton (n.) 1 libertine, seducer
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wantonness (n.) 3 lust, lasciviousness, promiscuity
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wantonness (n.) 3 lust, lasciviousness, promiscuity
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ward (n.) 2 guard, protection, defence
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warrant (n.) 2 licence, sanction, authorization
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrant (v.) 1 assure, promise, guarantee, confirm
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warrener (n.) keeper of a rabbit warren
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waste (n.) 4 [legal] damage to property by a tenant
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watch (v.) 5 keep in view, catch in the act
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ways, go thy / your 1 get along, be off
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wear (v.) 2 pass, waste, run out
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welkin (n.) sky, firmament, heavens
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well-favoured (adj.) good-looking, attractive in appearance
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well-willer (n.) well-wisher, one who offers good will
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what though what of it, never mind
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whelm (v.) overwhelm, drown, sink
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whether (pron.) which of the two
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whiting-time (n.) whitening time, time for clothes-bleaching
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whitster (n.) linen-bleacher, whitener of clothing
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wholesome (adj.) 3 sound, firm, in good condition
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wide (adj.) 2 distant, removed, moving astray [from]
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wight (n.) [archaism] person, human being
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wight (n.) [archaism] person, human being
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wild (adj.) 1 erratic, irregular, unruly
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will (n.) 1 desire, wish, liking, inclination
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will (n.) 4 intent, purpose, design
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wink (v.) 1 shut one's eyes
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wise woman, wisewoman (n.) fortune-teller, witch, sorceress
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wise woman, wisewoman (n.) fortune-teller, witch, sorceress
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wit (n.) 1 intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability
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wit (n.) 1 intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability
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wit (n.) 1 intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability
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wit (n.) 2 mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity
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wit (n.) 2 mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity
|
wittol (n.) compliant cuckold, man who accepts his wife's infidelity
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wittolly (adj.) cuckoldy; also: half-witted
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wont (v.) be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of
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woodman (n.) hunter, huntsman
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word (n.) 4 word of God
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word, at a 1 in a word, once and for all, in short
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word, at a 2 without more ado, at once, forthwith
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wort (n.) 2 [pun on Evans' pronunciation of ‘word’] cabbage
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worthy (adj.) 1 of worth, of value, deserving
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wot (v.) 1 learn, know, be told
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wrangle (v.) dispute, contest, argue over
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write (v.) 3 sign, designate, call
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wrong (n.) 1 dishonour, discredit, harm
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wrong (n.) 4 wrong course of action
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wrong (v.) 1 discredit, dishonour, injure, disgrace
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wrong (v.) 2 put in the wrong, do injustice to, injure
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yearn (v.) grieve, make mourn, move with pity
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yellowness (n.) jealousy
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yet, as yet (adv.) still
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yoke (n.) 2 pair, couple, brace
|
yoke (n.) 3 horn, antler
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