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Oaf, a Wise-acre, a Ninny or Fool, Oafish Silly.

Oak, an Oak, c. a rich Man, of good Substance and Credit.

Oats. One that has sown his wild Oats, or having run out of all, begins to take up and be more Staied.

''Oberon. King Oberon or little Oberon'', King of the Fairies.

Office. His Office, any Man's ordinary Haunt, or Plying-place, be it Tavern, Ale-house, Gaming-house or Bowling-green. A cast of your Office, or a Touch of your Employment. Be good in your Office, a Caveat to those that are apt to forget themselves in it.

Ogles, c. Eyes, Rum Ogles, c. fine, bright, clear, piercing Eyes.

Ogling, c. casting a sheep's Eye at Handsom Women. The Gentry mort has rum Ogles, c. that Lady has charmimgcharming [sic] black Eyes.

Old-Coney, after the first Year.

Old-dog-at-it, good or expert.

Old-dog-at-common-prayer, a Poor Hackney that cou'd Read, but not Preach well.

Old Harry, a Composition used by Vintners, when they bedevil their Wines.

Old-Mr-Gory, c. a piece of Gold.

Old Nick, the Devil.

Old Mob, a noted Hawker.