pettifog

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Well Mr. Pettifog, and what think you of my Suit, Sir?

From The City Bride (1696) Or The Merry Cuckold by Dearing, Vinton A.

Enter Compasse new clothed, Pettifog, and two or three Men Neighbors.

From The City Bride (1696) Or The Merry Cuckold by Dearing, Vinton A.

Taking out a long list of causes, Mr. Pettifog commenced reading the names: "James Sharp versus John Slug—call John Slug."

From The Clockmaker Or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville by Haliburton, Thomas Chandler

Taking out a long list of causes, Mr. Pettifog commenced reading the names—James Sharp versus John Slug—call John Slug: John Slug being duly called and not answering, was defaulted.

From The Clockmaker — or, the Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick, of Slickville by Haliburton, Thomas Chandler