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Ye Comedie of Errors choose

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[UK] J. Poole Ye Comedie of Errors I i: You black skunk, upon my life I’ll give you fits if you say I’ve a wife.
at give someone fits (v.) under fit, n.3
[UK] J. Poole Ye Comedie of Errors I ii: Then, ‘go in, lemons,’ give him a good lamming.
at lemons, adv.
[UK] J. Poole Ye Comedie of Errors I i: She’s got a long tongue, as you’ll find out when she’ll scold.
at long-tongued, adj.
[UK] J. Poole Ye Comedie of Errors I i: Adam was sleeping in the garden one day, He woke up and found his rib stolen away.
at rib, n.1
[UK] J. Poole Ye Comedie of Errors Act I: Among these knowing white folks and sharp shooters.
at sharpshooter, n.
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