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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.: 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 is Foxt, He is Flaw’d, He is Fluster’d, He is Suttle, Cupshot, Cut in the Leg or Back, He hath seen the French King, He hath swallowed an Hair or a Taven-Token, 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 bit by a barn-mouse under bit by..., phr.
[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 is Foxt, He is Flaw’d, He is Fluster’d, He is Suttle, Cupshot, Cut in the Leg or Back, He hath seen the French King, He hath swallowed an Hair or a Taven-Token, 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 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 is Foxt, He is Flaw’d, He is Fluster’d, He is Suttle, Cupshot, Cut in the Leg or Back, He hath seen the French King, He hath swallowed an Hair or a Taven-Token, 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.: He that articles with his hostesse about the reckoning, is a Copy-holder.
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.: 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 is Foxt, He is Flaw’d, He is Fluster’d, He is Suttle, Cupshot, Cut in the Leg or Back, He hath seen the French King, He hath swallowed an Hair or a Taven-Token, 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 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.: 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 is Foxt, He is Flaw’d, He is Fluster’d [etc.].
at flawed, adj.
[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 is Foxt, He is Flaw’d, He is Fluster’d, He is Suttle, Cupshot, Cut in the Leg or Back, He hath seen the French King, He hath swallowed an Hair or a Taven-Token, 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 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.: He whose wife goeth with him to the Tavern or Alehouse, is a Free-holder.
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.: 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 been at the Scriveners and learned to make Indentures.
at go to the scriveners (and learn to make indentures) (v.) under scriveners, n.
[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 seen the French King.
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.: 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].
at swallow a tavern token (v.) under swallow, 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 is Foxt, He is Flaw’d, He is Fluster’d, He is Suttle, Cupshot, Cut in the Leg or Back, He hath seen the French King, 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 swallow a hair (v.) under swallow, v.
[UK] Eighth Liberal Science n.p.: He whose wife useth to fetch him home from the Library, is a Tenant at will.
at tenant at will (n.) under tenant, n.
[UK] in Eighth Liberal Science.
at tenant in tail (n.) under tenant, n.
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