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 several Ale-houses in and about this City and Suburbs, in Allies, and By-places, much used by them, and resorted to in the Evening, where they will be very Merry, Drunk, and Frolicksom.

Mun-corn, half Wheat, half Rye.

Muns, c. the Face. Toute his Mans, c. note his Phis, or mark his Face well.

Musick. ''It makes ill Musick'', of any unwelcom or unpleasing News. ''Touch that String most which makes best Musick'', or that cannot be Harped upon too often that pleases. The Musick's paid, c. the Watch-word among High-way-men, to let the Company they were to Rob, alone, in return to some Courtsey from some Gentleman among them.

Must, new Wine, or Wine on the Lea. ''After Beef, Mustard'' of a thing preposterous, or out of Place; as we say, ''the Cart before the Horse''.

Mute, when Hounds or Beagles run long without opening, or making any Cry; also a certain dumb Executioner among the Turks.

Muting, the Excrements of a Hern or Hawk.

Mutter, to Speak inwardly and between the Teeth.

Mutton-monger, a Lover of Women; also a Sheep-stealer.

Mutton-in-long-coats, Women. ''A Leg of Mutton in a Silk-Stocking'', a Woman's Leg.

Muzzle, c. a Beard, (usually) long and nasty.

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Myrmidons, c. the Constable's Attendants, or those whom he commands (in the King's Name) to Aid and assist him; also the Watch-*men.