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Wits miserie and the worlds madnesse choose

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[UK] T. Lodge Wits Miserie IV 47: Tell him he hath ye pox, tut it is a gentlemens disease.
at gentleman’s disease (n.) under gentleman’s, n.
[UK] T. Lodge Wits Miserie 69: Let him but looke into a vawting house, he shall play his tricks without charges.
at vaulting house, n.
[UK] T. Lodge Wits Miserie IV 44: But touch me hir with a pint a sack, & a French crowne, if you like any of hir frie; Wel (saith she) you seeme to be an honest gentleman, go prettie maid & shew him a chamber; now maux you were best be vnmannerly & not vse him well.
at mawkes, n.
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