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The Atheist choose

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[UK] Otway Atheist I i: [He makes] a very good odd Man at Ballum-rancum or so; that is, when the rest of the Company is coupled, will take care to see there’s good Attendance paid; and when we have a mind to make a Ballum of it indeed, there is no Lewdness so scandalous that he will not be very proud to have the Honour to be put upon.
at ballum rancum, n.
[UK] Otway Atheist IV 350: I hate a new Conveniency that was never practised upon; ’tis like a new Shooe that was never worn, wrings and hurts one’s Foot basely and scurvily. I love me ease, I.
at convenient, n.
[UK] Otway Atheist Act V: Filthy, filthy; fulsom, filthy! What, be a Doll-Common, follow the Camp!
at doll, n.1
[UK] Otway Atheist V ii: Would but my little Partridge call, methinks I could so shuckle, and run, and Bill, and clap my Wings about her.
at partridge, n.
[UK] Otway Atheist III i: The Dice powd’ring out of the Box .
at powder, v.1
[UK] Otway Atheist III iii: [ref. is to whoring] We are like to have a swinging time on’t.
at swinging, adj.3
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