princox

princox

(ˈprɪŋkɒks)
n
censorious a pert youth
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The host starts dominating in Capulet again, and (perhaps to divert the attention from his cousin) he speaks to different people at the same time: You must contrary me--marry, 'tis time-- (To the dancers) Well said, my hearts--(to Tybalt) you are a princox, go, Be quiet, or--(to Serving-men) more light, more light--for shame-- (To Tybalt) I'll make you quiet.
The punctuation of Q2 is misleading too: You must contrarie me, marrie tis time, Well said my hearts, you are a princox, go, Be quiet, or more light, more light for shame, Ile make you quiet (what) chearely my hearts.