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 them in Marriage. A Creature of Fortune, one that Lives by his Wits. A Soldier of Fortune, the Heir of his own Right-hand as the Spaniards call him. A Gamester of Fortune, one that Lives by shaking his Elbow. He has made his Fortune, he has got a good Estate.

Fortune-Tellers, c. the Judges of Life and Death, so called by the Canting Crew: Also Astrologers, Physiognomists, Chiromancers, &c.

Founder'd that sprung a Leak and Sunk down-right.

Foundling, a Child dropt in the Streets for the Parish (the most able) to keep.

Foul Jade, an ordinary coarse Woman.

Foul Wine, when it stinks; also when unfine, or Lees flying in the Glass.

Fox, the second Year; also a sharp cunning Fellow. Fox'd, Drunk. He has caught a Fox, he is very Drunk. An old Fox, after the second Year; also a subtil old Fellow; also an old broad Sword. A Fox-blade, a Sword-blade with a Fox (or some thing like it) Grav'd on it, esteem'd good Metal.

Foxkennelleth, Lodgeth.

Foy, a farewell or taking leave, usually a Parting-glass. To Pay his Foy, to make his Friends Merry, before he leaves them.

Foyl-cloy, c. a Pickpocket, a Thief, a Rogue.

Foyst, c. a Cheat a Rogue; also a close strong Stink, without Noise or Report.

Fraters, c. the eighth Order of Canters, such as Beg with a Sham-pa-