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Odious, Despicable, and Dreadfull condition of a Drunkard choose

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[UK] ‘Junius Florilegus’ Odious, Despicable, and Dreadfull condition of a Drunkard 28: She hath a priviledge above other temptations; for Cockatrice-like, she killeth with her very sight: yea she is able to take a man with her very eyelids.
at cockatrice, n.
[UK] ‘Junius Florilegus’ Odious, Despicable, and Dreadfull condition of a Drunkard 18: They think [...] themselves the onely men alive; brave, generous, free, and bountifull blades: and all others but base, and covetous hoggrubbers.
at hog, n.
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