Word: illbehaviour
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...system of exacting fines for misdemeanors of various sorts, came into high favor about 1750, when (1) an absence from prayers cost the delinquent the sum of two pence; (2), tardiness at prayers, one penny; (3), absence from public worship, nine pence; (4), illbehaviour at public worship, a sum not exceeding one shilling, six pence; (5), "going to meeting before bell ringing," six pence, - in 1800, increased to sixty cents; (6), neglecting to repeat the sermon - given up in 1773 - nine pence; (7), irreverent behaviour at prayers or public divinity lectures, one shilling, six pence - in 1800, increased...
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