Chapter I

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

be in a state of movement or action

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

a merchant who sells men's clothing

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

plural of “coke” — carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places

From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

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From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

(Middle Ages) an attendant and shield bearer to a knight; a candidate for knighthood

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC

From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

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From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a man of refinement

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

draw a harrow over

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading JORDAN KNOCKEM, _a Horse-Courser, and a Ranger of Turnbull._ VAL.

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading JORDAN KNOCKEM, _a Horse-Courser, and a Ranger of Turnbull._ VAL.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading JORDAN KNOCKEM, _a Horse-Courser, and a Ranger of Turnbull._ VAL.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

an insane person

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

European songbird noted for its melodious nocturnal song

From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

do something to an excessive degree

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

a young dog

From this reading PUPPY, _a Wrestler_ (_a Western Man_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading JORDAN KNOCKEM, _a Horse-Courser, and a Ranger of Turnbull._ VAL.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

a man who courts a woman

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

a tavern keeper who taps kegs or casks

From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

male cat

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

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From this reading JORDAN KNOCKEM, _a Horse-Courser, and a Ranger of Turnbull._ VAL.

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From this reading EZECHIEL EDGWORTH, _a Cutpurse._ NIGHTINGALE, _a Ballad-Singer._ MOONCALF, _Tapster to URSULA._ DAN.

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From this reading JORDAN KNOCKEM, _a Horse-Courser, and a Ranger of Turnbull._ VAL.

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

plural of “watchman” — a guard who keeps watch

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading PUPPY, _a Wrestler_ (_a Western Man_).

a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading CUTTING, _a Roarer, or Bully._ CAPTAIN WHIT, _a Bawd._ TROUBLE-ALL, _a Madman._ BRISTLE, } } _Watchmen._ HAGGISE, } POCHER, _a Beadle._ FILCHER, } } _Door-keepers to the Puppet-Show._ SHARKWELL, } SOLOMON, _LITTLEWIT'S Man._ NORTHERN, _a Clothier_ (_a Northern Man_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground

From this reading PUPPY, _a Wrestler_ (_a Western Man_).

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).

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From this reading Acted in the Year, 1614 By the Lady Elizabeth's Servants And then dedicated to King James, of most Blessed Memorie JOHN LITTLEWIT, _a Proctor._ ZEAL-OF-THE-LAND BUSY, _Suitor to DAME PURECRAFT, a Banbury Man._ WINWIFE, _his rival, a Gentleman._ TOM QUARLOUS, _companion to WINWIFE, a Gamester._ BARTHOLOMEW COKES, _an Esquire of Harrow._ HUMPHREY WASPE, _his Man._ ADAM OVERDO, _a Justice of Peace._ LANTHORN LEATHERHEAD, _a Hobby-Horse Seller_ (_Toyman_).