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 Retail to the Hawkers. Metheglin, a strong Drink, made of new Wort and Honey. Mew, when Deer cast their Horns; also the Place where the Hawk is set down, during the time she raiseth her Feathers. Meyny, the Folks, or Family-Servants. Hence Menial-Servant, yet in use, for a Domestic or Family-Servant. MI Mifty, apt to take Pet, or be out of Humor. Mill-clapper, a (Woman's) Tongue. As Safe as a Thief in a Mill, a waggish Periphrasis for for a Miller, who is a Thief by his Trade. Milch-kine, a Term us'd by Goalers, when their Prisoners will bleed freely to have some Favor, or be at large. Mill, c. to Steal, Rob, or Kill. Mill-a-ken, c. to Rob a House, Milling the Gig with a Betty, c. Breaking open the Door with an Iron-Crow. Milling the Glaze, c. Breaking open the Window. Mill them, c. Kill them.

Miller, c. a Killer or Murderer.

Mill-a-crackmans, c. to break a Hedge.

Mill-a-bleating-cheat, c. to kill a Sheep.

Mill a-grunter, c. to Kill a Pig.

Mil-ken, c. a House-breaker. ''Mill the Gig with a Dub'', c. to open the Door with a Pick-lock or false Key.

Miller's-Thumb, or Bull-head, a Fish with a broad Head, and wide Mouth, two Finns near his Eyes, and as many under his Belly, and on his Back; and one below the Vent, his Tayl round, and his Body cover'd with Whitish, Blackish and Brownish Spotts.

Mince the Matter, to tell it Sparingly or by Halves.