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DOGBERRYISMS

3.2

True, and they are to meddle with none but the prince's subjects. (mingle)

You shall also make no noise in the streets; for, for the watch 
to babble and to talk is most tolerable and not to be endured. (intolerable)

Truly, I would not hang a dog by my will, much more a man who (less) 
hath any honesty in him. 

Adieu: be vigitant, I beseech you.

(vigilant)

3.3

First, who think you the most desertless man to be constable? (deserving) 

You are thought here to be the most senseless and fit man for the constable of the watch

(sensible)

3.5

Comparisons are odorous.

(odious)

Our watch, sir, have indeed comprehended two auspicious persons."

(apprehended, suspicious)

[A]n old man, sir, and his wits are not so blunt as, God help, I would desire they were

(sharp)

4.2

Is our whole dissembly appeared?

(assembly)

O villain! thou wilt be condemned into everlasting redemption for this. 

(damnation)

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