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rogues
The fourth order of canters. A rogue in grain; a great rogue, also a corn chandler. A rogue in spiri...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
March
·noun The third month of the year, containing thirty-one days. II. March ·vi To <<Border>>; to be c...

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wild rogues
Rogues trained up to stealing from their cradles. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
rogue's yarn
A yarn twisted the contrary way to the rest of a rope, for detecting theft or embezzlement. Being ta...

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March-mad
·adj Extremely rash; foolhardy. ·see under March, the month. ...

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March-ward
·noun A warden of the marches; a marcher. ...

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full march
The Scotch greys are in full march by the crown office; the lice are crawling down his head. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
forced march
One in which the marching power of the troops is forced or exerted beyond the ordinary limit. ...

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quick-march
, or quick-step. The ordinary pace is 3-1/4 miles to the hour, or 110 paces (275) feet to the minu...

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mad as a march hare
A common simile, used alike in England and America. The whole's to be fourpence a quart-- 'Odswing...

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

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