Microcosmography. Earle John

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СКАЧАТЬ of antiquity, that the volumes were formerly placed on the shelves with the leaves, not the back, in front; and that the two sides of the binding were joined together with neat silk or other strings, and, in some instances, where the books were of greater value and curiosity than common, even fastened with gold or silver chains.

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A hanger-on to noblemen, who are distinguished at the university by gold tassels to their caps; or in the language of the present day, a tuft-hunter.

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If he could order his intentions, first edit.

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Minshew calls a tobacconist fumi-vendulus, a smoak-seller.