ALBERT. A chain.
ALLS. The five alls. First, the monarch's motto, "I govern all." Second, the bishop's motto, "I pray for all." Third, the lawyer's motto, "I plead for all." Fourth, the soldier's motto, "I fight for all." Fifth, the farmer's motto, "I pay for all."
ALTEMAL. All in a heap, without items; the sum total.
ALTITUDES. A state of drunkenness; being high.
AMBIDEXTER. One who befriends both sides; a lawyer who takes fees from both parties in a suit.
AMERACE. Very near; don't go far; be within call.
AMPUTATE YOUR MAHOGANY or TIMBER. Be off quick; away with you.
AMUSE. To amuse; to invent plausible stories and thereby rob or cheat unsuspecting persons.
AMUSERS. Fellows who carry snuff or pepper in their pockets, which they throw into a person's eyes and then run away; the accomplice rushing up to the victim, pretending to assist, robs him while suffering with pain.