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Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… be condemned. The duke of York, who was present and is the butt of their designs, although not mentioned by name, …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… the phrase signified sound or good, as a well-hooped butt. Safe as in an iron butt is a phrase still used at Venice to denote security. By …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… most serene republic, calling her proud, and she wishes to butt against his king; biting his finger, he added: Any one …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… however, is dissatisfied at having paid 4 crowns per butt like the English, the Lord Chancellor complaining of …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… that king, become the object of unfriendly glances and the butt of bitter words, was able for some time to put up with …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… of yore. Some take aim at earthen mounds raised like a butt; others shoot at oaken marks, carved and painted, and …