Final answer:
The terms in the list refer to job titles, particularly from maritime contexts, with 'toppe-sale' likely being a variant or typo of 'topsail,' a part of a ship's rigging.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the list containing "Ship-master; Bote-swaine; toppe-sale; Noyse-maker; Nutt-shell; wide-chopt-rascal," these terms are related to occupations or job titles, specifically from the times of sailing ships or similar maritime contexts. For example, "Ship-master" would refer to the person in command of a ship, which is known today as the captain. The term "Bote-swaine," an archaic spelling of boatswain, refers to a ship officer responsible for the maintenance of the ship and its equipment. "Toppe-sale" is likely a typo or old-fashioned way of writing "topsail," which is part of a ship's rigging, though it would not be a job title. If there were to be a position related to managing the sails, it could be that of a sailor or a sailmaker. "Noyse-maker" and the other terms do not directly correspond to official maritime job titles and might be descriptive or humorous monikers that are not standard.