Adam, a henchman, an accomplice
Adam’s ale, our first father’s drink, water, ‘best with brandy’
Adam tiler, a receiver of stolen goods, a pickpocket, a fence
Affair of honour, killing an innocent man in a duel
All set, desperate fellows, ready for any kind of mischief
Alderman in chains, turkey and sausages
Alive, awake, fly, up, leery, acquainted with
All out, the reckoning drank out, ‘How stands the account ’twixt me and vengeance?’
Ambidexter, one who snacks in gaming with both parties
Amen curler, a parish clerk