rate (n.)
mode of life, style of living
H8 III.ii.127[King Henry to Norfolk, of Wolsey's inventory] I find at such proud rate that it outspeaks / Possession of a subject [i.e. he has more than befits someone who is not a king]
MV I.i.127[Bassanio to Antonio] Nor do I now make moan to be abridged / From such a noble rate
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