bord, a shilling, [83]

—, half a, sixpence, [83]

borsholders, [21], n., superior constables. See Halliwell’s Glossary.

bottell, bundle, truss, [72]

Bottomelye, Besse, a harlot, [75]

bousing ken, an ale-house, [83]

bowle, drink bowls of liquor, [32]

bowse, drink, [32], [83]; v. to drink, [84]

braste, burst, [73]

Bridewell, [57], [87]