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amiſs
In another word "amiss" in the meaning of its use in this line and according to the OED it means not quite right or faultily.
https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/6430?redirectedFrom=amiss#eid
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vex
According to the OED the word "vex" in this line means in a distressing commotion or state.
https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/222983?rskey=iCQFja&result=1#eid
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LE DIMANCHE.
"Le Dimanche" means Sunday, or the literal meaning sun's day it is considered to be a weekday and not a weekend in some eastern countries.
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muſlin ruffles
Set of white muslin ruffles consisting of two matching sleeve ruffles and oneshirt ruffle
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O315927/set-of-ruffles-unknown/
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ink-horn
container for ink.
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delinquent
"Delinquent" in this line means one who violates rules or laws specially debts or taxes according to the OED.
https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/49423?redirectedFrom=delinquent#eid
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felonious
According to the OED the word "felonious" is used in the content of this sentence meaning pertaining to a felony
https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/69122?redirectedFrom=felonious#eid
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Grisset
An inferior grey dress fabric, formerly the common garb of working girls in France.
https://www-oed-com.proxymu.wrlc.org/view/Entry/81605?redirectedFrom=Grisset#eid
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Abdera
Mythical founding was associated with 8th labor of Herakles.
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