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Man’s the Master choose

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[UK] W. Davenant Man’s the Master III i: I can keep secrets [...] I never tell for fear men should take me for a blab.
at blab, n.
[UK] W. Davenant Man’s the Master I i: This is the pretty foot belonging to a leg, which, though I say’t, was fit to lead a dance in Hymen’s hall.
at dance, n.1
[UK] W. Davenant Man’s the Master IV i: You must follow me apace then; for I’m a very light hus-wife.
at light housewife (n.) under light, adj.
[UK] W. Davenant Man’s the Master I i: jod.: We, sir are night-walkers; or rather men of Norway [...] And that’s my master, sir, the greatest walker in the world. steph.: Or rather the greatest robber.
at night walker, n.
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