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Gentleman of Venice choose

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[UK] J. Shirley Gentleman of Venice I i: [Courtesans] which shall tumble, And keep their bugle-bows for thee, dear uncle.
at buggle-bo, n.
[UK] J. Shirley Gentleman of Venice III i: mal.: But where’s my wanton Pinnace? ber.: Boorded by some man of war.
at board, v.1
[UK] J. Shirley Gentleman of Venice III iv: What man of menaces Dare look awry upon my cat-a-mountain?
at cat o’mountain (n.) under cat, n.1
[UK] J. Shirley Gentleman of Venice I i: In the mean time lend me the trifling Duccats.
at ducat, n.
[UK] J. Shirley Gentleman of Venice III iv: [Let them] wait and want The knowledge of thy fiddle my dear Dowsabel.
at fiddle, n.1
[UK] J. Shirley Gentleman of Venice V ii: Thou dull islander! ’Cause you can dance, and vault upon a hobby-horse, Do you think to mount madonas here, and not Pay for the sweet career?
at hobby horse, n.
[UK] J. Shirley Gentleman of Venice III i: What limb of wantonesse have you ready for My Noble friend here, get him a fine flesh saddle.
at saddle, n.
[UK] J. Shirley Gentleman of Venice I i: I must borrow money, And that some call a striking; but you are my very loving Uncle.
at strike, v.
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