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Bram-cove, c. a Naked or poor Man, also a lusty strong Rogue.

Abram-men, c. the seventeenth Order of the Canting-crew. Beggers antickly trick'd up with Ribbands, Red Tape, Foxtails, Rags, &c. pretending Madness to palliate their Thefts of Poultrey, Linnen, &c.

Academy, c. a Bawdy-house, also an University or School to learn Genteleman like Exercises.

Accutrements, c. fine rigging (now) for Men or Women, (formerly) only Trappings for Horses. Well accoutred, c. gentilly dress'd.

Acquests, and Acquisitions, the riglntsrights [sic] of Fortune purchased by Labour, Arts or Arms, oppos'd to Hereditary and Paternal.

Acteon, a Cuckold.

Acteon'd, Cuckolded, or made a Cuckold of.

Adam's-ale, Water.

Adam-tiler, c. a Pickpocket's Camerade, who receives Stolen Money or Goods, and scowers off with them.

Addle-pate, one full of Whimsies and Projects, and as empty of Wit.