But what was the constable saying--speaking, as constables always do to the Mr. Tapsters of this world, in respectful and subdued tones?
I applied my self to my calling very diligently, and soon learned to cry Anon, anon Sir, and By and by, with as much alacrity as the best Tapsters Boy in Christendom.
And Tapsters wherever you be, Be sure you be ready to come at my call, And your Knavery here you shall see.
Good Fellows Drinks their Liquor without flinching; Then why should knavish Tapsters use such pinching.
Not so much, quoth I, but thistapsters linnen apron, which you weare before you, to protect your appareil from the imperfections of the spigot, most amply bewrais your lowly minde.
The tapsters pay three guilders for each tun of beer and one stiver for each can of wine,(1) which they get back again from their daily visitors and the travellers from New England, Virginia and elsewhere.
Tapsters this quarter shall be in greater credite than Coblers, and many shall drinke more then they can yearne.
Tapsters were to report all fights or disorderly conduct in their places, and physicians were to report all cases where they were called on to dress wounds received in such disturbances.
Those who had been tapsters could continue as such for four years at least, but in the meantime, should seek some other means of livelihood, so as not to be dependent on it.
Prices were fixed at which the tapsters should sell.
He seemed, indeed, to have a pleasure in displaying the alertness with which he could baffle investigation, and amuse himself by putting the curiosity of tapsters and inn-keepers on a false scent.
I love ye then for it sir, yet I cannot remember that ever a Tapster broke my head, yet I call to minde I have broke many Tapsters heads.
Stephen Gosson's Pleasant Quippes-- "If barreld bums were full of ale, They well might serve Tom Tapsters turne.
The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "tapsters" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.
