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The English Liberal Science, or, A New-found Art and Order of Drinking choose

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[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that drinks in his boots, and gingling spurs, is called a Colonel of a Regiment.
at colonel of a regiment, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that having over-drunk himself utters his Stomack, in his next fellows Boots or Shoes, they call Admirall of the Narrow-Seas.
at admiral of the narrow seas (n.) under admiral of..., n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that pisseth under the table to offend their shoes or stockings, Vice-Admiral.
at vice-admiral (of the narrow seas), n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that looks red and colours in his drink, Ensign Bearer.
at ensign-bearer, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at bit by a barn-mouse under bit by..., phr.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at bite one’s grannam (v.) under bite, v.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: No man must call a Good-fellow Drunkard [...] But if at any time they spie that defect in another, they may without any forfeit or just exceptions taken, say, [...] He hath swallowed an Hair or a Taven-Token [sic], he hath whipt the Cat, He hath been at the Scriveners and learned to make Indentures, He hath bit his Grannam, or is bit by a Barn Weasel.
at whip the cat, v.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that calls for Rashers, pickle-Disters, or Anchova’s, Clerk of the Kitchin.
at clerk of the kitchen, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at copyholder, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: The titles which they – the drinkers – give one to another [...] A Low-Country Soldier.
at Low Country soldier (n.) under low countries, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at cut in the back (adj.) under cut, v.2
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: English is the name for Ale.
at English, n.1
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at flawed, adj.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at flustered, adj.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that ingrosseth all the talk to himself, is call’d Foreman of the Jury.
at foreman of the jury, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at freeholder, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: Latin is the name for Alligant.
at Latin, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that flings Cushions, Napkins, and Trenchers about the room, Mr. of Mis-rule.
at master of misrule (n.) under master of..., n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that is first to begin new frolicks, Mr of the Novelties.
at master of the novelties (n.) under master of..., n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that stands upon his strength, and begins new healths, Mr of the Ceremonies.
at master of ceremonies (n.) under master of..., n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at go to the scriveners (and learn to make indentures) (v.) under scriveners, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635] .
at have seen the French king (v.) under see, v.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He that pockets up Gloves, Knives and Handkerchers, Sutler.
at sutler, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at swallow a tavern token (v.) under swallow, v.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at swallow a hair (v.) under swallow, v.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: [as 1635].
at tenant at will (n.) under tenant, n.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science [as 1635].
at tenant in tail (n.) under tenant, n.
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