Saw-pit

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of sawpit. alt-of, alternative

    "...vpon a ſodaine, As Falſtaffe, ſhe, and I, are newly met, Let them [children dressed like "urchins, ouphes and fairies"] from forth a ſaw-pit ruſh at once With ſome diffuſed ſong: Vpon their ſight We two, in great amazedneſſe will flye: […]"

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"...vpon a ſodaine, As Falſtaffe, ſhe, and I, are newly met, Let them [children dressed like "urchins, ouphes and fairies"] from forth a ſaw-pit ruſh at once With ſome diffuſed ſong: Vpon their ſight We two, in great amazedneſſe will flye: […]"

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