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Search phrase: ambling

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The Merry Wives of WindsorMW II.ii.289aqua-vitae bottle, or a thief to walk my ambling gelding,Aqua-vitae-bottle, or a Theefe to walke my ambling gelding,
Richard IIIR3 I.i.17To strut before a wanton ambling nymph;To strut before a wonton ambling Nymph:
Romeo and JulietRJ I.iv.11Give me a torch. I am not for this ambling.Giue me a Torch, I am not for this ambling.

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amblingwalking in an affected way, pretentiously strolling
amblingaffected way of walking, tripping along

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