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Act I: French Scene 5
gamester: provoke this fighter
noble devise: By Oliver's devise (devisings/plotting/strategy) Orlando's may not have inherited his noble father's devise (coat of arms), nevertheless he is full of noble (honorable, valiant) devise (opinion, purpose, intention).
owne people: Oliver's own servants
misprised: despised
kindle: stir up, incite, fire with enthusiasm
boy: a final insult
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