but > [but was; except that which was]
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And in the midst thereof vpon the floure,
2 A louely beuy of faire Ladies sate,
Courted of many a iolly Paramoure,
4 The which them did in modest wise amate,
And eachone sought his Lady to aggrate:
6 And eke emongst them litle Cupid playd
His wanton sports, being returned late
8 From his fierce warres, and hauing from him layd
His cruell bow, wherewith he thousands hath dismayd.
1 And in the midst thereof, upon the floor, 2 A lovely bevy of fair ladies sat, 3 Courted of many a jolly paramour,
of > by jolly > amorous; gallant; fine; handsome
4 Who them did in modest wise amate,
wise > manner amate > {Be a mate to, equal; hence: consort with}
5 And each one sought his lady to aggrate:
aggrate > gratify (SUS)
6 And eke amongst them little Cupid played