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[UK] T. Shadwell Scowrers I i: Every one in a Petticoat is thy Mistriss, from humble Bulker to exalted Countess.
at bulker, n.1
[UK] T. Shadwell Scowrers I iii: Why I knew the Hectors, and before them the Muns and the Titire Tu’s, they were brave fellows indeed.
at mun, n.1
[UK] T. Shadwell Scowrers Act II: I’ll lay her on board with my two Pounders and my Patereras [i.e. a small gun that fired stones].
at pounder, n.
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