The Spectator, No. 433 (17 July 17 1712) [ Concepts ]
… Strength or Perfection, as such an one the Tall , such an one the Stocky , such an one the Gruff . Their publick Debates were generally managed with Kicks and Cuffs, insomuch that they often came from the Council Table with broken …
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