Glossary
If you are looking for a word and it doesn't appear in the Glossary, this will be because it has the same sense in Modern English, and can be found in any general dictionary. We only include words that no longer exist in Modern English, have changed their meaning since Shakespeare's day, or have an encyclopedic or specialized sense that would make them unfamiliar to many modern readers. Under this last heading, we include all the proper names (such as figures in classical mythology and local place-names) listed in our Themes and Topics (see Starting Points above).

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fable (v.)
speak falsely, lie, fabricate see also Discourse markers Headword location(s)
fabric (n.) Old form(s): Fabrick
building, edifice Headword location(s)
fabulous (adj.)
mythical, fabricated, invented Headword location(s)
face (n.)
appearance, outward show, look Headword location(s)
face (n.)
representation, image; skull Headword location(s)
face (v.)
deceive, put on a false face Headword location(s)
face (v.)
countenance, condone, cover over Headword location(s)
face (v.)
cover over, put a false face on Headword location(s)
face (v.)
bully, intimidate, turn Headword location(s)
face (v.)
exclude, expel; or: deny [to one's face] Headword location(s)
face (v.) Old form(s): fac'd
brazen out, carry through shamelessly Headword location(s)
face (v.) Old form(s): fac'd
trim with braid, adorn Headword location(s)
face (v.) Old form(s): fac'd
confront impudently, defy Headword location(s)
face down (v.) Old form(s): downe
confront with impudence, persist in contradicting Headword location(s)
face out (v.)
brazen out, carry through shamelessly Headword location(s)
face-royal (n.) Old form(s): Face-Royall
majestic face, face like a king Headword location(s)
facile (adj.)
easy, smooth, effortless Headword location(s)
facinerious (adj.)
extremely wicked, villainous, criminal Headword location(s)
facing (n.)
trimming, adorning, decking out Headword location(s)
fact (n.)
evil deed, wicked act, crime Headword location(s)
fact, in the
in the act, red-handed Headword location(s)
faction (n.)
insult, dissension, abuse Headword location(s)
faction (n.)
party, group, set [of people] Headword location(s)
faction (n.)
quarrel, squabble, dissension Headword location(s)
faction (n.)
forming into a group Headword location(s)
factionary (n.)
activist, partisan, champion Headword location(s)
factious (adj.)
sectarian, partisan, arising from factions Headword location(s)
factious (adj.)
rebellious, seditious Headword location(s)
factious (adj.)
ready to form a faction Headword location(s)
factor (n.)
agent, representative, broker Headword location(s)
faculty (n.) Old form(s): facultie
function, power, capability Headword location(s)
fade (v.)
decay, decompose, become corrupt Headword location(s)
fadge (v.)
turn out, end up, come off Headword location(s)
fadge (v.)
succeed, be suitable, turn out well Headword location(s)
fading (n.)
nonsense refrain in a ballad [with allusion to sexual energy] Headword location(s)
fail (n.) Old form(s): faile
failure [to comply with], lack Headword location(s)
fail (n.) Old form(s): faile
failure, fault, wrong Headword location(s)
fail (v.) Old form(s): faile
fall short, let down, disappoint Headword location(s)
fail (v.) Old form(s): fayles
die out, come to an end Headword location(s)
fain (adj.) Old form(s): faine , fayne
obliged, forced, compelled Headword location(s)
fain (adj.) Old form(s): faine
satisfied, well pleased, glad Headword location(s)
fain (adj.) Old form(s): faine , fayne
fond, inclined [to], apt [to] Headword location(s)
fain (adv.) Old form(s): faine
gladly, willingly see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
fain (v.) Old form(s): faine
be glad, be delighted, rejoice Headword location(s)
faint (adj.)
feeble, half-hearted Headword location(s)
faint (adj.)
pale, lightly coloured Headword location(s)
faint (adj.)
weak, fatigued, lacking in strength Headword location(s)
faint (adj.)
faint-hearted, timorous, fearful Headword location(s)
faint (adj.)
inadequate, lacking, in short supply Headword location(s)
faint (v.)
lose courage, show fear, lose heart, take fright Headword location(s)
faint (v.)
make faint, depress Headword location(s)
faintly (adv.)
weakly, feebly, faintheartedly Headword location(s)
faintly (adv.)
hardly, scarcely, very slightly Headword location(s)
faintly (adv.)
timidly, half-heartedly, without conviction Headword location(s)
faintly (adv.)
like a coward, fearfully Headword location(s)
faintness (n.) Old form(s): faintnesse
cowardice, fearfulness, timidity Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
healthy, sound, fit Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
handsome, good-looking, beautiful Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
good, elegant, fine Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
fine, pleasing, splendid, excellent Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
plausible, flattering, seductive Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
fortunate, favoured Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
clean, unsoiled, not dirty Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
appropriate, courteous, pleasing Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
legitimate, lawful, proper Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
pale, of light complexion Headword location(s)
fair (adj.)
favourable, unobstructed, clear Headword location(s)
fair (adj.) Old form(s): faire
virtuous, honourable, upright Headword location(s)
fair (adv.) Old form(s): faire
well, nobly, beautifully Headword location(s)
fair (adv.) Old form(s): faire
well, in a good hand, elegantly [like a clerk] Headword location(s)
fair (adv.) Old form(s): faire
in fine array, brightly laid out Headword location(s)
fair (adv.) Old form(s): faire
successfully, promisingly, favourably Headword location(s)
fair (adv.) Old form(s): faire
kindly, encouragingly, courteously Headword location(s)
fair (adv.) Old form(s): faire
tidily, neatly, becomingly Headword location(s)
fair (adv.) Old form(s): faire
fully, quite, wholly Headword location(s)
fair (adv.) Old form(s): faire
in full view Headword location(s)
fair (n.) Old form(s): faire
fair face, beauty Headword location(s)
fair (n.) Old form(s): faire
fortune, happiness, favour see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
fair (v.)
make good-looking, beautify Headword location(s)
fair hour Old form(s): faire houre
time of youth, favourable opportunity [as a young man] Headword location(s)
fair weather
[in phrase] see also weather, make fair Headword location(s)
fairest-boding (adj.) Old form(s): fairest boading
most favourable, most encouraging Headword location(s)
fair-faced (adj.) Old form(s): faire-fac'd
attractive, appealing, presenting a good prospect Headword location(s)
fairing (n.)
gift, present Headword location(s)
fairly (adv.) Old form(s): fairely
bountifully, handsomely, generously Headword location(s)
fairly (adv.) Old form(s): fairely
cordially, warmly, becomingly Headword location(s)
fairly (adv.) Old form(s): fairely
fully, completely, entirely Headword location(s)
fairly (adv.) Old form(s): fairely
promisingly, favourably, propitiously Headword location(s)
fairly (adv.) Old form(s): fairely
neatly, elegantly, handsomely, beautifully Headword location(s)
fairly (adv.) Old form(s): fairely
free from foul play, in a healthy state Headword location(s)
fairness (n.) Old form(s): fairenesse
honesty, uprightness, fair dealing Headword location(s)
fairness (n.) Old form(s): Fairenesse
beauty, loveliness, comeliness Headword location(s)
fair-play (adj.) Old form(s): fayre-play
chivalrous, courtly, full of honour Headword location(s)
fair-play (n.) Old form(s): faire-play
chivalrous action, honourable conduct Headword location(s)
fairy (n.) Old form(s): Fairie, Fayries
malignant spirit [as well as its modern sense] Headword location(s)
fairy (n.) Old form(s): Faiery
enchantress, captivator Headword location(s)
faith (n.)
self-confidence, self-assurance Headword location(s)
faith (n.)
religious belief see also Swearing Headword location(s)
faith (n.)
promise, assurance, pledge Headword location(s)
faith (n.)
constancy, fidelity, loyalty Headword location(s)
faith (n.)
reliability, dependability, trustworthiness Headword location(s)
faith (v.) Old form(s): faith'd
believe, trust, credit Headword location(s)
faith-breach (n.)
breach of faith, treason, treachery Headword location(s)
faitour, faitor (n.)
cheat, impostor, fraud Headword location(s)
falchion (n.) Old form(s): Fauchion , Faulchion , Faulchon
curved broadsword see also Weapons Headword location(s)
fall (n.)
wrestling bout Headword location(s)
fall (n.)
setting, closing [of the day] Headword location(s)
fall (n.)
mistake, fault, lapse Headword location(s)
fall (n.)
cadence, lowering of tune Headword location(s)
fall (n.)
low level, low ebb Headword location(s)
fall (v.)
sin, trespass, commit wrong Headword location(s)
fall (v.) Old form(s): fal , Falles , fals
work out, happen, turn out Headword location(s)
fall (v.)
fall short, fail, do not live up to Headword location(s)
fall (v.) Old form(s): fals
drop, descend, let fall Headword location(s)
fall (v.) Old form(s): falne
happen, occur, come to pass Headword location(s)
fall (v.)
befall, fall on, come to Headword location(s)
fall (v.) Old form(s): fals
discharge, issue, run Headword location(s)
fall away (v.) Old form(s): falne
be thin, emaciate, waste away Headword location(s)
fall foul Old form(s): foule
fall out, quarrel, come into conflict Headword location(s)
fall from (v.) Old form(s): frō
desert, forsake, renounce Headword location(s)
fall off (v.)
withdraw, step aside, move back Headword location(s)
fall off (v.) Old form(s): falne
become estranged, withdraw from allegiance Headword location(s)
fall on (v.)
join a fray, attack in force Headword location(s)
fall out (v.)
turn out, happen, come to pass Headword location(s)
fall over (v.) Old form(s): ouer
defect, revolt, go over Headword location(s)
fall to (v.)
begin to do, abandon oneself to Headword location(s)
fall to, fall to it (v.) Old form(s): too
set to work, begin eating Headword location(s)
fallacy (n.) Old form(s): fallacie
delusion, misconception, error Headword location(s)
fallen-off (adj.) Old form(s): falne-off
mutinous, rebellious, insubordinate Headword location(s)
falliable (adj.)
malapropism for ‘infallible’ Headword location(s)
falling in (n.)
reconciliation, coming together Headword location(s)
falling-from (n.) Old form(s): falling from
falling away, desertion, defection Headword location(s)
fallow (adj.)
fawn-coloured, pale brown Headword location(s)
fallow (adj.)
unsown, uncultivated Headword location(s)
fallow (n.) Old form(s): Fallowes
area of arable land, ploughed field Headword location(s)
falorous (adj.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'valorous' see also Welsh Headword location(s)
false (adj.) Old form(s): falce
treacherous, traitorous, perfidious see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
false (adj.) Old form(s): falce
disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful see also secret-false (adj.) Headword location(s)
false (adj.) Old form(s): falce , faulse
sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial Headword location(s)
false (adj.)
defective, weak, inadequate Headword location(s)
false (adj.)
wrong, mistaken Headword location(s)
false (adj.)
illegitimate, bastard Headword location(s)
false (adj.)
unfair, unjust, double-crossing Headword location(s)
false (adj.)
[of an instrument or voice] out of tune, discordant Headword location(s)
false (adv.)
slanderously, faithlessly, with such calumny Headword location(s)
false (adv.)
unfairly, with a trick, cheatingly Headword location(s)
false (adv.)
wrongly, erroneously, in error Headword location(s)
false (adv.)
unfaithfully, disloyally, inconstantly Headword location(s)
false (n.)
false person, deceiver Headword location(s)
false (v.)
make false, betray, corrupt Headword location(s)
false fire
discharge of blank cartridges Headword location(s)
false-boding (adj.) Old form(s): False boding
wrongly prophesying Headword location(s)
false-faced (adj.) Old form(s): false-fac'd
hypocritical, sanctimonious Headword location(s)
false-heart (adj.)
false-hearted, treacherous Headword location(s)
falsehood (n.) Old form(s): fasehoods
delusion, deception, illusion Headword location(s)
falsehood (n.) Old form(s): falshood
disloyalty, treachery, faithlessness Headword location(s)
falsely (adv.)
treacherously, deceitfully, dishonestly Headword location(s)
false-play (v.) Old form(s): false plaid
play unfairly Headword location(s)
falsing (adj.)
deceptive, playing false Headword location(s)
fame (n.)
report, account, description Headword location(s)
fame (n.)
reputation, renown, character Headword location(s)
fame (v.)
make famous, celebrate the fame of Headword location(s)
famed (adj.) Old form(s): fam'd
reputed, celebrated, renowned Headword location(s)
familiar (adj.)
close to a family, domestic Headword location(s)
familiar (adj.)
unduly intimate, too close Headword location(s)
familiar (adj.) Old form(s): familier , famillar
friendly, congenial, welcoming Headword location(s)
familiar (n.)
attendant spirit, personal demon Headword location(s)
familiar (n.)
close friend, intimate associate Headword location(s)
familiarity (adj.)
malapropism for ‘familiar’ Headword location(s)
familiarly (adv.)
as a member of the same family, with intimate acquaintance Headword location(s)
famous (adj.)
memorable, glorious, bringing renown Headword location(s)
famous (adj.)
notorious, infamous, well-known Headword location(s)
famous (v.) Old form(s): famosed
make famous, become celebrated Headword location(s)
famously (adv.) Old form(s): Famouslie
gloriously, with renown Headword location(s)
fan (v.)
winnow, blow upon [to separate good from bad] Headword location(s)
fanatical (adj.)
extravagant, flamboyant, over-the-top Headword location(s)
fancy (n.) Old form(s): fancie
fancifulness, flamboyance, showiness Headword location(s)
fancy (n.) Old form(s): fancie
whim, inclination, caprice Headword location(s)
fancy (n.) Old form(s): fancie , fancies
imagination, creativity, inventiveness Headword location(s)
fancy (n.) Old form(s): fancie
imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought Headword location(s)
fancy (n.) Old form(s): Fancie, Fancies
imagination, mind, mental state Headword location(s)
fancy (n.)
sweetheart, love, lover Headword location(s)
fancy (n.) Old form(s): fancie, fancies
love, amorousness, infatuation Headword location(s)
fancy (n.)
impromptu composition, musical invention Headword location(s)
fancy (v.) Old form(s): fancie
like, love, admire Headword location(s)
fancy-monger (n.) Old form(s): Fancie-monger
love-dealer, trader in love see also fancy (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
fancy-sick (adj.) Old form(s): fancy sicke
lovesick, infatuated, pining see also sick (adj.) 1 Headword location(s)
fancy-sick (adj.) Old form(s): fancy sicke
lovesick, infatuated, pining see also fancy (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
fane (n.) Old form(s): Phanes
oracle, temple-voice Headword location(s)
fane (n.) Old form(s): Phane
temple Headword location(s)
fang (v.)
seize, take hold of Headword location(s)
fangled (adj.)
fashion-conscious, novelty-obsessed, trendy Headword location(s)
fanned (adj.)
well-sifted, tested, considered Headword location(s)
fantasied (adj.)
full of strange fancies Headword location(s)
fantastic (adj.) Old form(s): fantasticke , fantastique
extravagant, fanciful, ingenious Headword location(s)
fantastic (adj.) Old form(s): fantasticke
imagined, existing only in the mind Headword location(s)
fantastic (n.)
showy dresser, fop, dandy Headword location(s)
fantastical (adj.) Old form(s): fantasticall
fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas Headword location(s)
fantastical (adj.) Old form(s): fantasticall
imaginary, unreal, illusory Headword location(s)
fantastically (adv.) Old form(s): phantastically
fancifully, grotesquely, bizarrely Headword location(s)
fantastico (n.)
absurdity, person of wild ideas see also phantasime (n.) Headword location(s)
fantasy (n.) Old form(s): fantasie, phantasie
ardent desire, amorous fancy Headword location(s)
fantasy (n.) Old form(s): Fantasie, phantasies
imagining, delusion, hallucination Headword location(s)
fantasy (n.) Old form(s): fantasie
imagination, inventiveness, mental creativity Headword location(s)
fantasy (n.) Old form(s): Fantasie
whim, caprice, fancy Headword location(s)
fantasy (n.) Old form(s): Fantasie
imagination, mind, thought Headword location(s)
fap (adj.)
drunk Headword location(s)
far (adj.) Old form(s): Farre
farther, more distant Headword location(s)
far (adv.) Old form(s): farre
to great lengths, very highly Headword location(s)
far (adv.) Old form(s): farre
very greatly, deeply Headword location(s)
farborough (n.) Old form(s): Tharborough
malapropism for ‘thirdborough’ [= parish officer] see also thirdborough (n.) Headword location(s)
farce, force (v.)
stuff, cram Headword location(s)
farced (adj.)
spiced up, stuffed with flattery Headword location(s)
fardel (n.) Old form(s): Fardles , Farthell
burden, load, bundle Headword location(s)
fare (n.) Old form(s): faire
happening, state of things, cheer Headword location(s)
fare (n.)
food, provision Headword location(s)
fare (v.) Old form(s): far'd
go, happen, turn out Headword location(s)
fare (v.) Old form(s): far , far'd
get on, manage, do, cope see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
fare ... well (int.) Old form(s): Far , far thee well, Far you well , Fare yee well , fare you wel , Farethee-well, fareyouwell, farthee well, fartheewell, far-thee-well, Farthewell, Faryewell
goodbye [to an individual] see also Farewells Headword location(s)
farewell (int.)
goodbye see also Farewells Headword location(s)
far-fet (adj.) Old form(s): farre-fet
cunning, scheming, devious Headword location(s)
farm (v.) Old form(s): farme
lease out, rent out, let Headword location(s)
farm, in Old form(s): Farme
farmed out, to let, rented out Headword location(s)
farrer (adv.)
farther, further Headword location(s)
farrow (n.)
[of pigs] litter, young, piglet Headword location(s)
farthingale (n.)
long skirt extended at the back by a framework of hoops see also Clothing Headword location(s)
fartuous (adj.)
malapropism for ‘virtuous’ Headword location(s)
fashion (n.)
manner, way, mode, appearance Headword location(s)
fashion (n.)
fad, modish behaviour, whim Headword location(s)
fashion (n.)
conventional behaviour, conformity, customary use Headword location(s)
fashion (n.)
observance, style, latest practice Headword location(s)
fashion (n.)
workmanship, craftsmanship, execution Headword location(s)
fashion (n.)
sort, kind, type Headword location(s)
fashion (n.)
(plural) horse disease affecting the nose and mouth [farcy] Headword location(s)
fashion (n.)
title, name, character Headword location(s)
fashion (v.) Old form(s): fashion'd
form, shape, make [into] Headword location(s)
fashion (v.) Old form(s): fashion'd
arrange, contrive, manage Headword location(s)
fashion (v.)
mould, transform, change the fashion of Headword location(s)
fashion in (v.)
frame, work in, introduce Headword location(s)
fashion-monging (adj.)
fashion-following, dealing in fashions, dandified Headword location(s)
fast (adj.)
close, very near [to] Headword location(s)
fast (adj.)
firm, fixed, definite Headword location(s)
fast (adj.)
constant, firm, steadfast Headword location(s)
fast (adj.)
bound, assured, promised see also hand-fast (adj.) Headword location(s)
fast (adj.)
locked up, firmly bolted Headword location(s)
fast (adj.)
fast asleep Headword location(s)
fast (adv.)
tightly, firmly, securely Headword location(s)
fast (adv.)
constantly, firmly, steadfastly Headword location(s)
fast (n.)
fasting, hunger Headword location(s)
fast (v.)
do penance Headword location(s)
fast (v.)
starve, stay empty, go without [food] Headword location(s)
fast and loose
type of cheating game [in which people bet on whether the end of a coiled rope is fastened or not]; not playing fairly Headword location(s)
fast out (v.)
pass a period of abstinence Headword location(s)
fasten (v.)
fix the idea, establish, inculcate Headword location(s)
fastened (adj.)
determined, steadfast, confirmed Headword location(s)
fasting (adj.)
caused by abstinence, hunger-induced Headword location(s)
fastly (adv.)
readily, quickly Headword location(s)
fat (adj.)
hefty, substantial, full-bodied Headword location(s)
fat (adj.)
stuffy, fusty, close Headword location(s)
fat (adj.)
gross, heavy, dull Headword location(s)
fat (adj.)
fertile, rich, productive Headword location(s)
fat (n.) Old form(s): Fattes
vat, wine cask, barrel Headword location(s)
fat (n.)
plenty, wealth, abundance Headword location(s)
fat (v.)
fatten, feed up, nourish Headword location(s)
fatal (adj.)
decreed by fate, of destiny Headword location(s)
fatal (adj.) Old form(s): fatall
ominous, full of foreboding, doom-laden Headword location(s)
fatal (adj.) Old form(s): fatall
death-dealing, death-boding Headword location(s)
fatal-plotted (adj.) Old form(s): fatall plotted
containing a deadly plot Headword location(s)
fate (n.)
destiny, fortune Headword location(s)
fated (adj.)
fateful, controlling our destiny Headword location(s)
Fates (n.)
trio of goddesses who control human destiny: Atropos (‘the inflexible’) cuts the thread of life allotted and spun by Lachesis (‘the distributor’) and Clotho (‘the spinner’) see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
father (n.)
stepfather, father-in-law see also Family Headword location(s)
father (n.)
old man, venerable sir see also Address forms Headword location(s)
father (n.)
father of the Church, early Christian writer Headword location(s)
father (v.)
be dealt with by a father Headword location(s)
father (v.)
show one's paternal origin, resemble one's father Headword location(s)
fatherly (adv.)
in a paternal manner, with a father's love Headword location(s)
fathom (n.) Old form(s): Fadome
calibre, ability, depth Headword location(s)
fatigate (adj.)
fatigued, weary, tired Headword location(s)
fatness (n.) Old form(s): fatnesse
grossness, bloatedness Headword location(s)
fatuus
[Latin] foolish Headword location(s)
fat-witted (adj.)
thick-witted, slow, dull Headword location(s)
faucet-seller (n.)
seller of taps for wine-barrels Headword location(s)
fault (n.)
failing, weakness Headword location(s)
fault (n.)
sin, offence, crime Headword location(s)
fault (n.)
mistake, error, blunder Headword location(s)
fault (n.)
misfortune, mischance, bad luck Headword location(s)
fault (n.)
[hunting] break in a line of scent, loss of scent Headword location(s)
fault of, for (prep.)
in default of, in the absence of Headword location(s)
faultful (adj.) Old form(s): fault-full
sinful, culpable, wicked Headword location(s)
faulty (adj.) Old form(s): faultie
guilty, blameworthy, culpable Headword location(s)
Fauste...
I pray, Faustus, when all the cattle ruminate in the cool shade see also Latin Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): fauour
charm, attractiveness, gracefulness Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): fauor , fauours
friendship, good will, friendly regard Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): fauors , fauour
gesture or token of regard, bow, curtsy Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): fauors, Fauour , fauours
mark of favour, gift, token [often a love-token] Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): fauour
pardon, leave, kind indulgence see also Politeness Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): fauour
leniency, kindness, clemency Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): Fauor, fauour, fauours
[facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): Fauors, fauour
appearance, look, aspect Headword location(s)
favour (n.) Old form(s): fauour , fauours
token worn as a mark of identity or friendship Headword location(s)
favoured (adj.)
[in compounds] see also ill-favoured (adj.) Headword location(s)
favoured (adj.)
[in compounds] see also well-favoured (adj.) Headword location(s)
favoured (adj.)
[in compounds] see also hard-favoured (adj.) Headword location(s)
favourite (n.) Old form(s): fauorites, Fauourites
follower, supporter, ally Headword location(s)
fawn (v.)
revel, gloat, show delight Headword location(s)
fay (n.)
faith see also Swearing Headword location(s)
fazed (adj.) Old form(s): fac'd
frayed, unravelled, tattered Headword location(s)
fe, fe...
Fie, fie, fie, fie, faith, it's very hot. I'm going to watch the great business at court' Headword location(s)
fealty (n.) Old form(s): Fealtie
[feudal obligation of obedience] duty of loyalty, allegiance, fidelity Headword location(s)
fear (n.) Old form(s): feare
duty, solicitude, obligation Headword location(s)
fear (n.) Old form(s): feare
awe, reverence, dread Headword location(s)
fear (n.) Old form(s): Feares
object of dread, thing to be feared Headword location(s)
fear (n.) Old form(s): feare
frightfulness, terrifying appearance Headword location(s)
fear (n.) Old form(s): Feare
formidableness, ability to inspire fear Headword location(s)
fear (n.) Old form(s): feare
apprehension, dread Headword location(s)
fear (v.) Old form(s): feare
doubt, mistrust Headword location(s)
fear (v.) Old form(s): feard , fear'd , feare
fear for, worry about, be anxious about see also Discourse markers Headword location(s)
fear (v.) Old form(s): feard , fear'd , feare, feares
frighten, scare, terrify, daunt Headword location(s)
feared (adj.) Old form(s): fear'd
infused with fear, full of fear, frightened Headword location(s)
fearful (adj.) Old form(s): fearefull , fearfull
timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear Headword location(s)
fearful (adj.) Old form(s): fearefull , fearfull
causing fear, awe-inspiring, terrifying, alarming Headword location(s)
fearfully (adv.)
frighteningly, terrifyingly Headword location(s)
fear-surprised (adj.) Old form(s): feare-surprized
made helpless by fear, overcome by fear Headword location(s)
feast-finding (adj.)
searching out feasts [at which to entertain the company] Headword location(s)
feasting (adj.)
jubilant, sumptuous, festive Headword location(s)
feat (adj.) Old form(s): feate
adept, deft, graceful Headword location(s)
feat (adj.)
becoming, neat, well-fitting Headword location(s)
feat (adv.) Old form(s): feate
neatly, prettily, elegantly Headword location(s)
feat (n.) Old form(s): feates
[wicked] deed, action, crime Headword location(s)
feat (n.)
achievement, skill, accomplishment Headword location(s)
feat (n.) Old form(s): feate
action, deed, conduct Headword location(s)
feat (v.)
show a model of behaviour Headword location(s)
feather (n.)
kind, type, disposition Headword location(s)
feathered (adj.) Old form(s): fetherd
winged, fleet, swift Headword location(s)
featly (adv.)
gracefully, skilfully, nimbly Headword location(s)
feature (n.)
physical appearance, bodily shape, looks Headword location(s)
fecks (n.)
euphemistic form of 'faith' see also Swearing Headword location(s)
fedary, federary, feodary (n.) Old form(s): fedarie , Federarie
confederate, accomplice, accessory Headword location(s)
fee (n.)
value, worth Headword location(s)
fee (n.) Old form(s): ffee
possession, property Headword location(s)
fee (n.)
payment, reward, recompense Headword location(s)
fee (n.)
dependent creature, beneficiary, vassal Headword location(s)
fee (v.) Old form(s): fee'd
purchase, procure, secure Headword location(s)
fee (v.) Old form(s): fee'd
pay, recompense Headword location(s)
fee, in
in absolute possession, as freehold Headword location(s)
feeble (v.)
make feeble, weaken Headword location(s)
fee'd (adj.) Old form(s): Feed, feede
paid by a fee, hired, bribed Headword location(s)
feed (n.) Old form(s): feede
pasture, grazing land Headword location(s)
feeder (n.)
servant; or: shepherd Headword location(s)
feeder (n.)
servant, parasite, lackey Headword location(s)
feeding (n.)
grazing-ground, pasturage Headword location(s)
fee-farm (n.) Old form(s): fee-farme
[legal] state of tenure granted in perpetuity Headword location(s)
fee-grief (n.) Old form(s): Fee-griefe
individual sorrow, personal distress Headword location(s)
feel (v.) Old form(s): feeles
experience, live through [something] Headword location(s)
feel (v.) Old form(s): feele
test, discover, sound out Headword location(s)
feel (v.) Old form(s): feele
react to, be affected by Headword location(s)
feeling (adj.)
deeply felt, heartfelt, acutely sensed Headword location(s)
feeling (adj.)
capable of sensation Headword location(s)
feeling (n.)
sensibility, intuition, understanding Headword location(s)
feeling (n.)
experience, sensibility, sense of awareness [of the consequences] Headword location(s)
feelingly (adv.)
in ways that reach the senses Headword location(s)
feelingly (adv.)
pertinently, aptly, to the point Headword location(s)
feeling-painful (adj.) Old form(s): feeling painfull
painfully felt, heartfelt Headword location(s)
fee-simple, fee simple (n.)
private estate [belonging to the owner and his heirs for ever]; permanent lease, full possession Headword location(s)
fee-simple, in Old form(s): fee-simple
in complete possession Headword location(s)
feeze (v.)
do for, settle the hash of, fix see also pheeze (v.) Headword location(s)
fehemently (adv.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'vehemently' see also Welsh Headword location(s)
feign (v.) Old form(s): faine , fegin'd
depict, imagine, conjure up Headword location(s)
feign (v.) Old form(s): faine
make appear, put on a demeanour Headword location(s)
feigned (adj.)
deceptive, contrived in order to deceive Headword location(s)
feigned (adj.) Old form(s): fained
sham, pretended, spurious Headword location(s)
feigning (n.)
pretentiousness, posturing, courtly display Headword location(s)
feith (n.)
Scottish pronunciation of 'faith' see also Scottish Headword location(s)
felicitate (adj.)
made happy, joyful, ecstatic Headword location(s)
felicity (n.) Old form(s): felicitie
happiness, bliss, joy Headword location(s)
fell (adj.)
cruel, fierce, savage Headword location(s)
fell (adj.)
mighty, terrible Headword location(s)
fell (adj.)
deadly, destructive, virulent Headword location(s)
fell (adv.)
fiercely, savagely, brutally Headword location(s)
fell (n.) Old form(s): Fels
fleece Headword location(s)
fell (n.)
skin, hide Headword location(s)
fell-lurking (adj.)
savagely waiting, fierce in attendance Headword location(s)
fellow (n.)
worthless individual, good-for-nothing Headword location(s)
fellow (n.) Old form(s): Fellowes
counterpart, match, equal Headword location(s)
fellow (n.) Old form(s): Fellowes
fellow-servant, colleague Headword location(s)
fellow (n.)
keeper, warden, forester Headword location(s)
fellow (n.) Old form(s): fellowes
companion, associate Headword location(s)
fellow (n.)
spouse, husband/wife Headword location(s)
fellow (n.) Old form(s): fellowes
practitioner, specialist, expert Headword location(s)
fellow (n.) Old form(s): fellowes
servant, attendant, hireling Headword location(s)
fellow (v.) Old form(s): fellow'st
share in, become a partner of Headword location(s)
fellowly (adj.)
companiable, sympathetic, of fellowship Headword location(s)
fellowship (n.)
partnership, membership, participation Headword location(s)
felly (n.) Old form(s): Fallies
piece of curved wood forming part of a wheel rim Headword location(s)
felonious (adj.)
wicked, criminal, iniquitous Headword location(s)
female (adj.)
womanish, weak, delicate Headword location(s)
femitar, femiter (n.)
see also fumiter (n.) Headword location(s)
fen (n.) Old form(s): Fenne
marshland, swamp Headword location(s)
fence (n.)
fencing ability, skill at swordplay Headword location(s)
fence (n.)
defence, barrier, protection Headword location(s)
fence (v.) Old form(s): fece
protect, shield, defend Headword location(s)
fenced (adj.) Old form(s): fenst
fortified, furnished, equipped Headword location(s)
fennel (n.) Old form(s): Fennell
fragrant herb used as a sauce for fish see also Plants Headword location(s)
fenny (adj.)
fen-living, marshland-dwelling Headword location(s)
fen-sucked (adj.) Old form(s): Fen-suck'd
rising from marshes Headword location(s)
feodory (n.) Old form(s): Fœdarie
accomplice, confederate, accessory Headword location(s)
fere (n.) Old form(s): Feere
spouse, partner, husband/wife Headword location(s)
fern-seed (n.) Old form(s): Fernseede
seed from the fern [thought to confer invisibility] Headword location(s)
ferret (adj.)
ferret-like, red, blazing Headword location(s)
ferret (v.)
worry [like a ferret], hunt after Headword location(s)
fertile (adj.) Old form(s): fertill
abundant, profuse, rich Headword location(s)
ferula (n.)
cane, rod, stick [for punishment] Headword location(s)
fervency (n.) Old form(s): feruencie
enthusiasm, ardour, fervour Headword location(s)
fery (adv.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'very' see also Welsh Headword location(s)
fescue (n.) Old form(s): feskue
[device for indicating letters to young readers] pointer, rod, stick Headword location(s)
fester (v.) Old form(s): festring
corrupt, putrify, rot Headword location(s)
festinate (adj.) Old form(s): festiuate
speedy, hasty, hurried Headword location(s)
festinately (adv.) Old form(s): festinatly
quickly, speedily, in a hurry Headword location(s)
festival (adj.) Old form(s): festiuall
light-hearted, befitting a holiday Headword location(s)
fet (v.)
fetch Headword location(s)
fet (v.)
derive, draw Headword location(s)
fetch (n.)
dodge, stratagem, contrivance Headword location(s)
fetch (n.)
type of fodder crop; vetch, tares Headword location(s)
fetch (v.) Old form(s): Fetch'd , fetcht
derive, stem Headword location(s)
fetch (v.)
take, perform, make Headword location(s)
fetch (v.)
trace, find the origin of Headword location(s)
fetch (v.)
escort, accompany, conduct Headword location(s)
fetch (v.)
rescue, save, deliver Headword location(s)
fetch about (v.)
change tack, move in a roundabout way Headword location(s)
fetch in (v.)
surround, close in upon, capture Headword location(s)
fetch in (v.)
lead on, take in, trick into a confession Headword location(s)
fetch in (v.)
bring in, involve Headword location(s)
fetch off (v.) Old form(s): remaine
rescue, get back, retrieve Headword location(s)
fetch off (v.)
do away with, make an end of, kill Headword location(s)
fetch off (v.)
fleece, trick, get the better of Headword location(s)
fetter (v.)
restrain, overcome, suppress Headword location(s)
fettle (v.)
make ready, put in order Headword location(s)
fever (v.) Old form(s): Feauer
throw into a fever, cause to shiver Headword location(s)
feverous (adj.) Old form(s): feauorous
feverish, restless Headword location(s)
few, in (a)
in few words, in short, in brief see also Discourse markers Headword location(s)
fewness and truth Old form(s): fewnes
in few words and in truth Headword location(s)
fia (int.)
come / go on, hurry up see also via (int.) Headword location(s)
fichew, ficho (n.)
polecat, skunk; also: prostitute see also fitchew (n.) Headword location(s)
fico (n.)
fig see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
fidelity, by my
upon my word of honour, in truth see also Swearing Headword location(s)
fidiuse (v.) Old form(s): fiddious'd
[jocular form of ‘Aufidius’] treated as Aufidius was treated Headword location(s)
fie (int.)
exclamation of disgust, indignation, shame see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
fie away (v.) Old form(s): Fye
be off, be gone Headword location(s)
field (n.) Old form(s): Feild , fielde
field of battle, battleground, field of combat see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
field (n.) Old form(s): feild
wasteland, wilderness Headword location(s)
field (n.) Old form(s): Feild
duelling place Headword location(s)
field (n.)
field officer, general Headword location(s)
field, in the Old form(s): feeld
engaged in military operations, in military array Headword location(s)
field-bed (n.)
bed out in the open, bed on the ground Headword location(s)
fielded (adj.)
in the battlefield, engaged in battle Headword location(s)
fiend (n.)
monster, malign being, evil foe Headword location(s)
fierce (adj.)
wild, lively, violent Headword location(s)
fierce (adj.)
ardent, active, vigorous Headword location(s)
fierce (adj.)
drastic, severe, extreme Headword location(s)
fiery (adj.) Old form(s): fierie
spreading like fire Headword location(s)
fiery (adj.) Old form(s): fierie
ardent, spirited, animated Headword location(s)
fiery (adv.)
brightly, conspicuously, brilliantly Headword location(s)
fife (n.)
fife-player Headword location(s)
fift (adj)
variant spelling of ‘fifth’ Headword location(s)
fifteen, fifteenth (n.) Old form(s): Fifteenes
tax of a fifteenth part levied on personal property Headword location(s)
fig (n.)
used in expressions of contempt see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
fig (v.) Old form(s): figge
word used along with a rude gesture [of the thumb between the first two fingers of a fist] see also figo (n.) Headword location(s)
fig (v.)
Q1 alternative to 'jig' see also jig (v.) Headword location(s)
fight (n.)
screen raised for protecting the crew during a sea-battle Headword location(s)
fight out (v.)
fight to the very end Headword location(s)
figo (n.)
word used along with a rude gesture [of the thumb between the first two fingers of a fist] see also fig (v.) 1 Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
copy, image, likeness Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
face; or: body Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
astrological diagram, horoscope Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
fancy, imagining, phantasm Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
role, part, character Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
portrayal, rendering, presentation Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
form, design, shape, conception Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
parallel, comparison, analogy Headword location(s)
figure (n.)
writing system, type of orthography Headword location(s)
figure (v.)
reproduce, look like, shape like Headword location(s)
figure (v.) Old form(s): figur'd
symbolize, represent, portray Headword location(s)
figure (v.)
foretell, reveal, disclose Headword location(s)
figure over (v.) Old form(s): Figur'd ore
cover with a pattern, embellish, ornament Headword location(s)
figured (adj.) Old form(s): figur'd
decorated, ornamented, adorned with designs Headword location(s)
figured (adj.)
signalled, indicated by gestures Headword location(s)
filbert (n.) Old form(s): Philbirts
hazel-nut Headword location(s)
file (n.) Old form(s): fyle
rank, status, standing Headword location(s)
file (n.)
rank of soldiers, formation Headword location(s)
file (n.)
register, list, roll Headword location(s)
file (n.)
body, number Headword location(s)
file (v.) Old form(s): fil'd
defile, corrupt, taint Headword location(s)
file (v.) Old form(s): fill'd
keep pace, stay in line Headword location(s)
file (v.)
polish, hone, refine Headword location(s)
filed (adj.) Old form(s): fil'd
refined, smooth, polished Headword location(s)
fill (n.)
(plural) shafts of a cart Headword location(s)
fill up (v.) Old form(s): vp
swell, increase, make full Headword location(s)
fill up (v.) Old form(s): vp
satisfy, fulfil, meet Headword location(s)
fill up (v.) Old form(s): vp
equal, measure, make the sum of Headword location(s)
fillet (n.)
headband Headword location(s)
fill-horse (n.) Old form(s): philhorse
draught-horse, horse which goes between shafts Headword location(s)
fillip, fillop (v.) Old form(s): fillop
strike smartly against, tap against, touch Headword location(s)
filly (adj.)
female Headword location(s)
film (n.) Old form(s): Philome
gossamer, fine thread Headword location(s)
film (v.) Old form(s): filme
film over, cover up Headword location(s)
filth (n.)
vile creature, foul animal Headword location(s)
filth (n.) Old form(s): Filthes
whore, slut, harlot Headword location(s)
filthy (adj.)
nasty, contemptible, disgusting Headword location(s)
find (v.) Old form(s): Finde
search through, sift, probe Headword location(s)
find (v.) Old form(s): finde
find the truth about, discover the reason for Headword location(s)
find (v.) Old form(s): findes
discover, perceive, discern Headword location(s)
find (v.)
furnish, provide, supply Headword location(s)
find (v.) Old form(s): finde
find out, see through Headword location(s)
find (v.) Old form(s): finde
expect, receive, meet with Headword location(s)
find forth (v.) Old form(s): finde
seek out, encounter, meet with Headword location(s)
find out (v.)
detect, perceive, grasp Headword location(s)
find out (v.) Old form(s): finde
discover, find, come upon Headword location(s)
find out (v.)
inquire into, follow up Headword location(s)
finder (n.)
jury-member who determines if someone is insane, ascertainer Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
artificially beautiful, showily decorative Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
sensitive, responsive, reactive Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
handsome [as modern use] Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
powdery [as modern use] Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
refined, sophisticated, cultivated Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
graceful, exquisitely formed Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
finely clothed, smartly dressed Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
subtle, intricate Headword location(s)
fine (adj.)
clear, pure Headword location(s)
fine (n.)
outcome, final result, conclusion Headword location(s)
fine (n.)
tax, levy Headword location(s)
fine (n.)
[legal] agreement to transfer land possession Headword location(s)
fine (n.)
punishment, penalty, retribution Headword location(s)
fine (n.)
ending, termination Headword location(s)
fine (n.)
[legal] fee, contracted amount Headword location(s)
fine (v.) Old form(s): fin'de
punish, impose a penalty [on] Headword location(s)
fine (v.) Old form(s): fin'd
pledge, stake, wager Headword location(s)
fine (v.)
bring to an end, complete, conclude Headword location(s)
fine, in
in the end, finally, in conclusion see also Discourse markers Headword location(s)
fine-baited (adj.) Old form(s): fine baited
full of attractive temptations, enticingly baited Headword location(s)
fineless (adj.) Old form(s): finelesse
boundless, unlimited, infinite Headword location(s)
finely (adv.)
nicely, delicately, subtly Headword location(s)
finger (v.) Old form(s): Finger'd
steal, pinch, pilfer Headword location(s)
finical (adj.) Old form(s): finicall
nit-picking, fussy, over-particular Headword location(s)
finish (v.) Old form(s): finish'd
die, come to an end Headword location(s)
finny (adj.) Old form(s): fenny
provided with fins Headword location(s)
firago (n.)
virago, hero, fighter Headword location(s)
fire (n.)
[in phrases] see also false fire Headword location(s)
fire (n.)
sun Headword location(s)
fire (n.)
will o' the wisp Headword location(s)
fire (n.)
lightning, thunderbolt Headword location(s)
fire (n.)
ardour, fervour, burning passion Headword location(s)
fire (n.)
disease, infection Headword location(s)
fire (v.) Old form(s): Fiering
set on fire, ignite, inflame Headword location(s)
fire hence / out (v.)
drive away by fire Headword location(s)
firebrand (n.) Old form(s): fire-brand
will o' the wisp, moving light Headword location(s)
firebrand (n.)
piece of wood kindled in the fire Headword location(s)
fire-drake (n.)
fiery being, dragon, man with a fiery nose Headword location(s)
fire-ill (n.) Old form(s): fire ill
burning disease [possibly: pox] Headword location(s)
fire-new (adj.) Old form(s): fire new , fire, new
fresh from the fire, brand-new, freshly minted Headword location(s)
firing (n.)
firewood, fuel Headword location(s)
firk (v.) Old form(s): firke
beat, trounce, whip Headword location(s)
firm (adj.) Old form(s): firme
constant, steadfast, resolute Headword location(s)
firm (adj.) Old form(s): firme
stable, secure, settled Headword location(s)
first (adv.)
at first Headword location(s)
first (adv.)
already, before, previously Headword location(s)
first (n.)
[heraldry] first tincture in a blazon Headword location(s)
first (n.)
beginning, outset, start Headword location(s)
first and last, at
to one and all, from beginning to end Headword location(s)
first, at
at once, immediately, from the start Headword location(s)
first, upon our Old form(s): Vpon
on our first raising the matter Headword location(s)
first-conceived (adj.) Old form(s): first-conceiued
first perceived, previously heard Headword location(s)
firstling (n.)
first product, first fruits Headword location(s)
firstling (n.)
first result, opening event Headword location(s)
fisher (n.)
fisherman Headword location(s)
fisnomy (n.) Old form(s): fisnomie
physiognomy, face, countenance Headword location(s)
fist (v.)
strike [with the fist], punch, knock Headword location(s)
fisting (n.)
punching, knock, boxing Headword location(s)
fistula (n.)
type of ulcer, abscess Headword location(s)
fit (adj.)
suited, fitting, appropriate Headword location(s)
fit (adj.)
in a proper state, in the right circumstances Headword location(s)
fit (adj.)
ready, prepared, made suitable Headword location(s)
fit (adv.)
suitably, fittingly, appropriately Headword location(s)
fit (n.)
fever, attack, seizure Headword location(s)
fit (n.)
conflict, beating, turmoil Headword location(s)
fit (n.)
grimace, facial twitch Headword location(s)
fit (n.)
stage, period, hours Headword location(s)
fit (n.)
spasm, short burst Headword location(s)
fit (v.) Old form(s): fyts
suit, befit, be suitable [for] Headword location(s)
fit (v.)
belong together, match Headword location(s)
fit (v.)
find a fitting punishment, be revenged upon Headword location(s)
fit (v.)
be fit, be in satisfactory condition Headword location(s)
fit (v.)
adapt, conform, accommodate Headword location(s)
fit (v.)
supply [with what is fit], satisfy Headword location(s)
fit (v.)
employ, use, make serve Headword location(s)
fit (v.)
fit out, equip, provide Headword location(s)
fit (v.)
force out of place by a convulsion Headword location(s)
fit it
harmonize, go well together Headword location(s)
fitchew, fichew, ficho (n.)
polecat, skunk; also: prostitute Headword location(s)
fitful (adj.) Old form(s): fitfull
full of fits, marked by paroxysms Headword location(s)
fitly (adv.)
justly, fittingly, aptly Headword location(s)
fitly (adv.)
at the right time, at a suitable moment Headword location(s)
fitment (n.)
preparation, appropriate state Headword location(s)
fitment (n.)
fitting action, duty, what is called for Headword location(s)
fitness (n.) Old form(s): fitnesse
inclination, readiness Headword location(s)
fitness (n.) Old form(s): fitnesse
proper behaviour, appropriate conduct Headword location(s)
fitness (n.) Old form(s): fitnesse
state of readiness, being properly prepared Headword location(s)
fives (n.) Old form(s): Fiues
(plural) horse disease affecting the parotid glands [the strangles] Headword location(s)
fix (v.)
make firm, secure Headword location(s)
fixed (adj.) Old form(s): fixt
rooted, established, in place Headword location(s)
fixed (adj.) Old form(s): fix'd
painted, made fast, finished off Headword location(s)
fixed (adj.)
gritted, grinding, grated Headword location(s)
fixed (adj.) Old form(s): fixt
certain, indisputable, definite Headword location(s)
fixture (n.)
way of placing, setting down Headword location(s)
fixure (n.)
fixture, position, attitude Headword location(s)
fixure (n.)
stability, fixed position, settled state Headword location(s)
flag (n.) Old form(s): Flagge
reed, rush; also: variety of iris Headword location(s)
flag, set up the bloody Old form(s): vp, bloodie, Flagge
declare war, engage in battle Headword location(s)
flagging (adj.)
drooping, pendulous, sluggish Headword location(s)
flake (n.)
lock of hair Headword location(s)
flaky (adj.) Old form(s): flakie
streaked with light Headword location(s)
flame (v.) Old form(s): flam'd
inflame, excite; or: convey by flaming Headword location(s)
flame (v.)
blaze, shine, flash Headword location(s)
flamen (n.) Old form(s): Flamins
priest serving a particular deity see also Roman history Headword location(s)
flaming (adj.)
extravagant, high-flown, vividly elaborate Headword location(s)
flanker (n.) Old form(s): flankars
soldier deployed on the flanks of an army Headword location(s)
flap-dragon (n.) Old form(s): flapdragon
tiny sweetmeat, small cake see also flap-dragons (n.) Headword location(s)
flap-dragon (v.) Old form(s): flap-dragon'd
swallow like a flap-dragon Headword location(s)
flap-dragons (n.)
[game of bravado] snap-dragons: small burning objects floating on liquor, which have to be avoided while drinking; or: edible objects floating on burning liquor, to be seized and eaten Headword location(s)
flap-eared (adj.) Old form(s): flap-ear'd
with long hanging ears Headword location(s)
flap-mouthed (adj.) Old form(s): flapmouthd
with wide loosely hanging lips Headword location(s)
flare (v.)
blow in the air, stream loosely Headword location(s)
flash (v.)
break out suddenly, move abruptly Headword location(s)
flash (v.)
make a display, show off, shine out [as] Headword location(s)
flask (n.) Old form(s): flaske
powder-flask, case for carrying gunpowder Headword location(s)
flat (adj.)
downright, plain, basic Headword location(s)
flat (adj.)
feeble, dull, deficient Headword location(s)
flat (adj.)
stale, insipid, unpalatable Headword location(s)
flat (n.)
low-lying land, plain, swampy ground Headword location(s)
flat (n.)
shoal, sandbank Headword location(s)
flat-long (adj.)
with the flat side of a sword; ineffectively Headword location(s)
flatly (adv.)
plainly, straight, bluntly Headword location(s)
flatly (adv.)
in a prone position Headword location(s)
flatness (n.) Old form(s): flatnesse
completeness, absoluteness, limitless nature Headword location(s)
flatter (v.)
extenuate, gloss over, mitigate Headword location(s)
flatter (v.)
deceive, beguile Headword location(s)
flatter up (v.) Old form(s): vp
pamper, indulge, mollycoddle Headword location(s)
flatter with / withal (v.)
encourage, foster [false] hope Headword location(s)
flatter with / withal (v.)
try to please, ingratiate oneself with Headword location(s)
flattering (adj.)
superficially attractive, appealing, enticing Headword location(s)
flattering-sweet (adj.) Old form(s): flattering sweet
sweetly appealing, enticingly delightful Headword location(s)
flattery (n.) Old form(s): flatterie
pleasing plausibility, gratifying deception, self-delusion Headword location(s)
flaunt (n.)
finery, ostentatious clothing, trappings Headword location(s)
flaw (n.) Old form(s): Flawe, flawes
gust, squall, blast Headword location(s)
flaw (n.) Old form(s): flawes
fragment, tiny piece Headword location(s)
flaw (n.)
lapse, fault, error Headword location(s)
flaw (n.) Old form(s): flawes
burst of passion, upsurge of feelings Headword location(s)
flaw (v.) Old form(s): flaw'd
make a crack in, break, damage Headword location(s)
flawed (adj.) Old form(s): flaw'd
cracked, broken Headword location(s)
flax-wench (n.)
female flax worker Headword location(s)
flayed (adj.)
stripped, skinned, undressed Headword location(s)
fleckled (adj.) Old form(s): fleckel'd
dappled, flecked, speckled Headword location(s)
fledge (adj.) Old form(s): fledg'd
covered with down, displaying growth Headword location(s)
fledge (adj.) Old form(s): fledg'd
grown large enough for flight, ready to fly Headword location(s)
fleece (v.) Old form(s): fleec'd
plunder, rob, strip of possessions Headword location(s)
fleer (n.) Old form(s): Fleeres
sneer, mockery, jeering Headword location(s)
fleer (v.) Old form(s): fleer'd, fleere
jeer, grin scornfully, laugh mockingly Headword location(s)
fleering (adj.) Old form(s): flearing
sneering, jeering, scornfully laughing Headword location(s)
fleet (adj.) Old form(s): fleete
swift, nimble, active Headword location(s)
fleet (n.)
dancing company, group, assembly Headword location(s)
Fleet (n.)
debtor's prison near Fleet Street, London see also London Headword location(s)
fleet (v.)
turn, pass, change Headword location(s)
fleet (v.)
idle away, while away Headword location(s)
fleet (v.) Old form(s): Fleete
be afloat, be under sail Headword location(s)
fleet (v.) Old form(s): fleete
[of souls] leave, pass away, fly off Headword location(s)
fleeting (adj.)
swift-moving, speedy Headword location(s)
fleeting (adj.)
changeable, inconstant, fickle Headword location(s)
fleet-winged (adj.) Old form(s): fleet-wing'd
swift of flight Headword location(s)
flesh (n.)
meat Headword location(s)
flesh (v.)
plunge into the flesh Headword location(s)
flesh (v.) Old form(s): flesht
[of a sword] use for the first time in battle Headword location(s)
flesh (v.)
initiate, introduce [to bloodshed] Headword location(s)
flesh (v.)
[give a piece of the kill to a hound to stimulate its desire to hunt further] reward, stimulate, excite Headword location(s)
fleshed (adj.) Old form(s): flesh'd , flesht
well used to bloodshed, hardened Headword location(s)
fleshed (adj.) Old form(s): flesh'd
blooded, initiated into fighting Headword location(s)
flesh-fly (n.) Old form(s): flesh-flie
fly that lays its eggs in dead flesh Headword location(s)
fleshly (adj.)
made of flesh, mortal Headword location(s)
fleshment (n.)
first achievement, successful accomplishment Headword location(s)
fleshmonger (n.) Old form(s): flesh-monger
fornicator, pander, pimp Headword location(s)
fleur-de-lis, flower-de-luce (n.) Old form(s): Fleure-de-Luce , Flewer de Luce, fluerdeluce
heraldic lily [royal symbol of France] Headword location(s)
flewed (adj.) Old form(s): flew'd
with large cheek folds [flews], chapped Headword location(s)
flexible (adj.)
yielding, pliable, easily moved Headword location(s)
flexure (n.)
bending [the knee or head], bowing Headword location(s)
Flibberdigibbet (n.)
[pron: fliberdi'jibet] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
flidge (adj.)
see also fledge (adj.) 2 Headword location(s)
flight (n.)
company, host, multitude Headword location(s)
flight (n.)
archery contest, flight-shooting Headword location(s)
flight (n.)
[of arrows] power of flight, size and weight Headword location(s)
flighty (adj.)
swiftly conceived, quickly vanishing Headword location(s)
flinch (v.)
fall short, give way, turn aside Headword location(s)
fling (n.)
dig, gibe, taunt Headword location(s)
fling (n.)
dash off, go away in a rush Headword location(s)
flint (n.)
type of hard stone, flintstone Headword location(s)
flint (n.)
flint-like, hard, merciless Headword location(s)
flint-heart (adj.) Old form(s): flynt heart
hard-hearted, hard-boiled Headword location(s)
flinty (adj.) Old form(s): Flintie
hard, harsh, tough Headword location(s)
flirt (v.) Old form(s): flurted
scorn, jeer at, scoff at Headword location(s)
flirt-gill (n.) Old form(s): flurt-gils
fast girl, loose woman Headword location(s)
flock (n.) Old form(s): Flockes
tuft of wool Headword location(s)
flood (n.) Old form(s): floud
sea, deep, waves, rushing water Headword location(s)
flood (n.) Old form(s): flud
river, stream, rushing water Headword location(s)
flood (n.)
sea voyage Headword location(s)
flood (n.)
time of flowing in, influx Headword location(s)
flood, in
at its height, in its prime Headword location(s)
Flora (n.)
Roman goddess of flowers, who appears with the spring see also Gods and goddesses Headword location(s)
Florentine (n.)
someone from Florence, Italy see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
Florentius (n.)
knight in Gower's 'Confessio Amantis' who married an ugly woman in return for the answer to a riddle on which his life depended see also Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore Headword location(s)
flote (n.)
sea, waves Headword location(s)
flour (n.) Old form(s): Flowre
fine essence, best part Headword location(s)
flourish (n.)
ornamentation, decoration, adornment Headword location(s)
flourish (n.)
fanfare see also Stage directions Headword location(s)
flourish (n.)
[of language] eloquence, fine words, rhetorical embellishment Headword location(s)
flourish (v.)
embellish, adorn, add lustre to Headword location(s)
flourish (v.)
thrive, prosper, display triumph Headword location(s)
flourish with (v.) Old form(s): florish , flourisht
wave, brandish, shake about Headword location(s)
flout (n.) Old form(s): floutes
insult, jibe, taunt Headword location(s)
flout (v.) Old form(s): flowt , flowted , flowting
insult, abuse, mock Headword location(s)
flout at (v.)
mock, jeer, scoff Headword location(s)
flouting (adj.) Old form(s): flowting
mocking, scoffing, scornful Headword location(s)
flouting-stock (n.)
laughing-stock, object of derision see also vlouting-stock (n.) Headword location(s)
flow (n.)
flowing Headword location(s)
flow (v.)
[of water] rise to a great height Headword location(s)
flow (v.)
move, travel, run Headword location(s)
flower-de-luce (n.)
see also fleur-de-lis (n.) Headword location(s)
floweret (n.) Old form(s): flouriets , Flowrets
small flower Headword location(s)
flowering (adj.) Old form(s): flowring
flourishing, vigorous, in full bloom Headword location(s)
flowing (adj.)
bountiful, abundant, copious Headword location(s)
flush (adj.)
lusty, vigorous, full of life Headword location(s)
flush (adj.)
ripe, set, ready Headword location(s)
flushing (n.)
reddening, redness Headword location(s)
flux (n.) Old form(s): Fluxe
stream, flow, flood Headword location(s)
flux (n.) Old form(s): fluxe
discharge, flow Headword location(s)
fluxive (adj.) Old form(s): fluxiue
flowing, streaming, tearful Headword location(s)
fly (n.)
parasite, flatterer, hanger-on Headword location(s)
fly (v.) Old form(s): flie , flye , flyes
leave, run away [from], flee Headword location(s)
fly (v.)
flock, rush, hasten Headword location(s)
fly (v.)
storm out, attack furiously Headword location(s)
fly (v.)
hawk, hunt with hawks Headword location(s)
fly-blowing (n.)
having flies deposit their eggs Headword location(s)
flying-off (n.) Old form(s): flying off
desertion, defection, forsaking Headword location(s)
fob off (v.) Old form(s): fobbe
put off with a trick, get rid of, dispose of Headword location(s)
focative (n.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'vocative' see also Welsh Headword location(s)
foh (int.)
see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
foil (n.) Old form(s): foile , foyle
setting, background which sets something off to advantage [as dull metal sets off a gem] Headword location(s)
foil (n.) Old form(s): foile, foyle
check, repulse, setback, defeat Headword location(s)
foil (n.) Old form(s): foyles
flaw, blemish, disgrace Headword location(s)
foil (n.) Old form(s): Foiles, Foyle , foyles
sword, rapier see also Weapons Headword location(s)
foil (v.) Old form(s): foild, foyld , foyl'd , foyle
defeat, overcome; throw [in wrestling] Headword location(s)
foil (v.) Old form(s): foile , foyle
dishonour, demean, degrade Headword location(s)
foil (v.) Old form(s): foyld
frustrate, baulk, disappoint Headword location(s)
foin (n.) Old form(s): foynes
sword-thrust Headword location(s)
foin (v.) Old form(s): foigne, foyne
[fencing] thrust, lunge Headword location(s)
foining (n./adj.) Old form(s): foyning
[fencing] thrusting, lunging Headword location(s)
foison, foizon (n.) Old form(s): foyson, foyzon
harvest, crop Headword location(s)
foison, foizon (n.) Old form(s): Foysons, foyzon
[pron: 'foyzn] abundance, plenty, profusion Headword location(s)
fold (v.)
hide, swathe, wrap up Headword location(s)
fold in (v.) Old form(s): Fould
enfold, envelop, encompass Headword location(s)
folded (adj.) Old form(s): foulded
hidden, veiled, concealed Headword location(s)
follow (v.) Old form(s): follow'd , followes
seek after, pursue, strive for, court Headword location(s)
follow (v.)
imitate, copy; take as a model [in fashion] Headword location(s)
follow (v.)
act as a follower, be an attendant [on] Headword location(s)
follow (v.)
treat, serve, attend Headword location(s)
follow (v.)
aim at, relate to, pertain to Headword location(s)
follower (n.)
second, attendant Headword location(s)
folly (n.) Old form(s): follie
wantonness, lewdness Headword location(s)
folly-fallen (adj.) Old form(s): folly falne
falling into folly, stooping to foolishness Headword location(s)
fond (adj.)
foolish, stupid, mad Headword location(s)
fond (adj.)
eager [for], desirous [of] Headword location(s)
fond (adj.)
infatuated, doting, passionate Headword location(s)
fond (adj.)
obsessed [with] Headword location(s)
fond (adj.)
tender, loving, affectionate Headword location(s)
fond (adj.)
foolish, trifling, frivolous Headword location(s)
fond (adj.)
F alternative to 'fanned' see also fanned (adj.) Headword location(s)
fond (adj.)
credulous, naive, gullible Headword location(s)
fond (adv.)
foolishly, stupidly Headword location(s)
fond (v.)
dote, be infatuated Headword location(s)
fondling (n.)
[term of endearment] foolish one, dear pet Headword location(s)
fondly (adv.)
foolishly, stupidly, madly Headword location(s)
fondness (n.) Old form(s): fondnesse
foolish affection, naive devotion Headword location(s)
fool (adj.) Old form(s): foole
foolish, silly Headword location(s)
fool (n.) Old form(s): fooles
simple creature, poor thing Headword location(s)
fool (n.) Old form(s): foole , fooles
plaything, pawn, puppet Headword location(s)
fool (n.) Old form(s): foole
[professional] clown, jester Headword location(s)
fool (n.) Old form(s): Foole , Fooles
[term of endearment or pity] dear, darling, innocent creature Headword location(s)
fool (n.) Old form(s): Fooles
simpleton, born idiot, insane person Headword location(s)
fool and feather Old form(s): Foole
foolishness and foppery [feathered plumes] Headword location(s)
fool-begged (adj.) Old form(s): foole-beg'd
foolish, idiotic, silly Headword location(s)
foolish (adj.)
roguish, lewd; or: ridiculous Headword location(s)
foolish (adj.)
like an idiot, lacking in sense Headword location(s)
foolish-compounded (adj.) Old form(s): foolish compounded
composed of folly Headword location(s)
foot (n.) Old form(s): foote
foot-soldiers, infantry Headword location(s)
foot (n.)
moving the feet, running away, flight Headword location(s)
foot (n.)
foothold, position, presence Headword location(s)
foot (n.)
step, degree, foothold Headword location(s)
foot (v.) Old form(s): foote
kick, boot Headword location(s)
foot (v.) Old form(s): foote
seize with talons, clutch with claws Headword location(s)
foot (v.)
gain a foothold, land Headword location(s)
foot (v.)
pace, walk about Headword location(s)
foot it Old form(s): Foote
dance away, tread lively Headword location(s)
foot, at Old form(s): foote
close behind, closely Headword location(s)
foot, on Old form(s): foote
[hunting] roused, up for pursuit Headword location(s)
foot, on Old form(s): foote, on-foot
in employment, taking place, under way Headword location(s)
footboy (n.) Old form(s): Foot-boy, foot-Boyes
boy attendant, page-boy, servant on foot [accompanying a rider] Headword location(s)
footcloth, foot-cloth (adj.)
equipped with long trappings Headword location(s)
footcloth, foot-cloth (n.) Old form(s): foot-cloth
stately ornamental cloth worn over the back of a horse Headword location(s)
footing (n.)
support, surface, foundation, foothold Headword location(s)
footing (n.)
dance, measure Headword location(s)
footing (n.)
landing, disembarking, setting foot on shore Headword location(s)
footing (n.)
footfall, footsteps, strides Headword location(s)
footing (n.)
footprint, track, trail Headword location(s)
footing (n.)
foot, step Headword location(s)
footing, set
set foot Headword location(s)
foot-landraker (n.) Old form(s): Foot-land-Rakers
roaming footpad, highwayman who travels on foot Headword location(s)
footman (n.)
foot-soldier, infantryman Headword location(s)
footman (n.)
footpad, highwayman who robs on foot Headword location(s)
footsteps (n.)
footpath, pathway, steps Headword location(s)
fop (n.)
fool, buffoon, jackass Headword location(s)
fopped (adj.) Old form(s): fopt
duped, cheated, hoodwinked Headword location(s)
foppery (n.) Old form(s): fopperie
folly, foolishness, stupidity Headword location(s)
foppery (n.)
foolish prank, hoax, deceit Headword location(s)
foppish (adj.)
foolish, silly, stupid Headword location(s)
for (conj.)
because Headword location(s)
for (conj.)
as for Headword location(s)
for (conj.)
since Headword location(s)
for (conj.)
whereas Headword location(s)
for (prep.)
on account of Headword location(s)
for (prep.)
on behalf of Headword location(s)
for (prep.)
as Headword location(s)
for (prep.)
despite Headword location(s)
for (prep.)
in return for Headword location(s)
for (prep.)
instead of Headword location(s)
for (prep.)
regarding, as for Headword location(s)
for (prep.)
by Headword location(s)
for all (conj.)
although Headword location(s)
for and (conj.)
and [emphatic] Headword location(s)
for why (conj.)
for which Headword location(s)
for why, forwhy (adv.)
why, for what reason Headword location(s)
for why, forwhy (adv.)
for which reason, because of this Headword location(s)
forage (n.) Old form(s): forrage
preying, raging Headword location(s)
forage (v.) Old form(s): forrage
plunder, pillage, ravage Headword location(s)
forage (v.)
range abroad, go out and about Headword location(s)
forage (v.) Old form(s): Forrage
eat greedily, glut oneself [on] Headword location(s)
foragement (n.) Old form(s): forragement
foraging act, scavenging Headword location(s)
forbear (v.) Old form(s): forbeare
stop, cease, desist see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
forbear (v.) Old form(s): Forbeare , forbeares
leave alone, avoid, stay away [from] see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
forbear (v.) Old form(s): forbeare
control oneself, have patience [for] Headword location(s)
forbear (v.) Old form(s): forbeare
withdraw, leave, give way Headword location(s)
forbearance (n.)
refusal, reluctance [to be involved] Headword location(s)
forbearance (n.)
absence, abstention, staying away Headword location(s)
forbearance (n.)
patience, restraint, moderation Headword location(s)
forbod (v.)
[past tense of ‘forbid’] forbade Headword location(s)
force (n.)
energy, power, conviction Headword location(s)
force (n.)
opposition, resistance, strength Headword location(s)
force (n.)
compelling weight, power to convince Headword location(s)
force (n.)
physical strength, might, vigour Headword location(s)
force (n.)
[of weather] violence, turbulence, stress Headword location(s)
force (v.)
urge, press, enforce Headword location(s)
force (v.) Old form(s): forc'd
reinforce, strengthen, augment Headword location(s)
force (v.)
make happen, compel, bring about Headword location(s)
force (v.)
hesitate, scruple, care for Headword location(s)
force (v.)
stuff, cram [see farce] see also farce (v.) Headword location(s)
force (v.) Old form(s): forc'd
rape, violate, ravish Headword location(s)
force perforce Old form(s): forc'd
with violent compulsion Headword location(s)
force, of
necessarily, of necessity, whether one will or not Headword location(s)
forced (adj.) Old form(s): forc'd
unnatural, contrived, brought about by violence Headword location(s)
forced (adj.) Old form(s): forc'd
enforced, imposed, constrained Headword location(s)
forced (adj.) Old form(s): forc'd
strained, uneasy, unnatural Headword location(s)
forceless (adj.) Old form(s): forcelesse
effortless, easy-going, nonchalant Headword location(s)
forceless (adj.) Old form(s): forcelesse
frail, fragile, delicate Headword location(s)
fordo (v.) Old form(s): foredoes
wreck, destroy, ruin Headword location(s)
fordo (v.) Old form(s): for-did , Fore do , fore-done
put an end to, kill, destroy Headword location(s)
fordone (adj.) Old form(s): fore-done
exhausted, tired out, worn out Headword location(s)
fore (prep.)
short form of 'afore' see also Swearing Headword location(s)
'fore (prep.)
before Headword location(s)
'fore (prep.)
shortened form of ‘afore’ see also Swearing Headword location(s)
fore-advise (v.) Old form(s): fore-aduis'd
previously advise, instruct earlier Headword location(s)
fore-bemoaned (adj.) Old form(s): fore-bemoned
previously lamented Headword location(s)
forecast (n.) Old form(s): fore-cast
forethought, prudence, foresight Headword location(s)
fore-end (n.)
early part, initial period Headword location(s)
forego (v.)
perform before, carry out in the past Headword location(s)
foregoer (n.) Old form(s): fore-goers
forebear, predecessor, ancestor Headword location(s)
foregone (adj.) Old form(s): fore-gon, fore-gone , forgon
previous, prior, earlier Headword location(s)
forehand, fore-hand (n.)
upper hand, superiority, advantage Headword location(s)
forehand, fore-hand (n.) Old form(s): fore-hand
leading power, mainstay, linchpin Headword location(s)
forehand, fore-hand (adj.)
beforehand, previously committed Headword location(s)
forehand, fore-hand (adj.)
[archery] shooting straight ahead Headword location(s)
forehead (n.)
[in phrases] see also teeth and forehead of, to the Headword location(s)
forehead (n.) Old form(s): fore-head, forhead
commanding countenance, assurance, audacity Headword location(s)
forehorse, fore-horse (n.) Old form(s): for-horse
foremost horse, leader [in a team of horses] Headword location(s)
foreknow (v.) Old form(s): Fore-knowing
know in advance, have previous knowledge Headword location(s)
foreknowing (n.)
knowing in advance, foreknowledge Headword location(s)
forenoon (n.) Old form(s): forenoone, 'fore-noone
part of the day before noon Headword location(s)
forepast, fore-past (adj.)
past, previous, former Headword location(s)
forepast, fore-past (adj.) Old form(s): fore-past
previously passed, already accumulated Headword location(s)
fore-rank (n.) Old form(s): fore-ranke
first section Headword location(s)
fore-recited (adj.)
previously reported Headword location(s)
forerun (v.) Old form(s): fore-run , fore-runne , fore-runnes
forecast, foreshadow, be the precursor of Headword location(s)
foresaid (adj.)
aforesaid Headword location(s)
foresay (v.) Old form(s): fore-say
predict, foretell Headword location(s)
foresee (v.)
provide in advance for, make provision for Headword location(s)
foreshow (v.) Old form(s): foreshew
display, indicate, show forth Headword location(s)
foreskirt (n.) Old form(s): fore-skirt
front skirts Headword location(s)
forespent (adj.) Old form(s): fore-spent
previously shown, earlier displayed Headword location(s)
fore-spurrer (n.)
one who has ridden ahead Headword location(s)
forestall (v.) Old form(s): fore-stall
deprive, bar, deny Headword location(s)
forestall (v.) Old form(s): Fore-stall , fore-stalled
prevent, stop, intercept, waylay Headword location(s)
forestalled (adj.) Old form(s): fore-stall'd
[unclear meaning] certain to be refused Headword location(s)
foretell (v.), past form foretold
tell earlier, say beforehand Headword location(s)
foretell (v.), past form foretold Old form(s): fore-told
forewarn, alert, give notice Headword location(s)
forethink (v.) Old form(s): fore-thinke , Fore-thinking , fore-thought
anticipate, foresee, predict Headword location(s)
fore-vouched (adj.) Old form(s): fore-voucht
previously declared, earlier affirmed Headword location(s)
foreward (n.)
vanguard, front line [of soldiers] Headword location(s)
forfeit (n.) Old form(s): forfeites
[unclear meaning] list of penalties for bad behaviour Headword location(s)
forfeit (n.)
someone defeated and in danger of death Headword location(s)
forfeit (v.) Old form(s): forfeite
sin, transgress, do wrong Headword location(s)
forfeiter (n.) Old form(s): Forfeytours
defaulter, person guilty of breaking an agreement Headword location(s)
forfeiture (n.) Old form(s): forfeyture
forfeit, penalty Headword location(s)
forfend (v.) Old form(s): forefend, fore-fend, for-fend
forbid Headword location(s)
forfended (adj.) Old form(s): fore-fended
forbidden, prohibited, denied Headword location(s)
forge (v.) Old form(s): forg'd
cause to fashion, lead to contrive Headword location(s)
forge (v.)
invent, contrive, devise Headword location(s)
forged (adj.)
fabricated, invented, falsified Headword location(s)
forged (adj.) Old form(s): forg'd
false, counterfeit, spurious Headword location(s)
forgery (n.)
fictitious account, invention, fabrication Headword location(s)
forgery (n.)
deceit, deception, lying Headword location(s)
forget (v.)
neglect, disregard, give no thought to Headword location(s)
forget (v.)
behave inappropriately, lose sight of one's position Headword location(s)
forget (v.)
lose one's sense of identity Headword location(s)
forgetfulness (n.) Old form(s): forgetfulnesse
neglect, disregard, lack of proper attention Headword location(s)
forgetive (adj.) Old form(s): forgetiue
good at forging thoughts, inventive, creative Headword location(s)
forging (adj.)
counterfeiting, making false copies Headword location(s)
forgive (v.) Old form(s): forgiue
excuse, let off Headword location(s)
forgo (v.) Old form(s): forgoe
lose, part with, give up Headword location(s)
fork (n.) Old form(s): Forke
forked tongue Headword location(s)
fork (n.) Old form(s): forke
barbed arrow-head Headword location(s)
fork (n.) Old form(s): Forkes
(plural) legs Headword location(s)
forked (adj.)
barbed, sharp-pointed Headword location(s)
forked (adj.)
having two legs Headword location(s)
forked (adj.) Old form(s): fork'd
two-horned Headword location(s)
forked (adj.)
cleft, twin-peaked Headword location(s)
forlorn (adj.) Old form(s): forlorne
life-endangering, risk-taking Headword location(s)
forlorn (adj.) Old form(s): forlorne
wretched, abandoned, destitute Headword location(s)
forlorn (adj.) Old form(s): forlorne
meagre, puny, scrawny Headword location(s)
forlorn (n.) Old form(s): Forlorne
outcast, refugee, forsaken person Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): Forme
way of behaving, behaviour, code of conduct Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme, formes
imprinted shape, impressed image Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): formes
physical expression, outward behaviour Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme , formes
image, likeness, shape Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme, formes
physical appearance, outward appearance Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme
position, rank, status Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme
substance, essence, true meaning Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme, formes
formal procedure, due process, formality Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme
orderly manner, good arrangement Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme
pattern, shaping, outcome, order Headword location(s)
form (n.) Old form(s): forme , Formes
bench Headword location(s)
formal (adj.) Old form(s): formall
normal, sane, rational Headword location(s)
formal (adj.)
stock, regular, conventionally portrayed Headword location(s)
formal (adj.) Old form(s): formall
punctilious, stiff, standing on ceremony Headword location(s)
formal (adj.) Old form(s): formall
external, outward, surface Headword location(s)
former (adj.)
forward, advance, foremost Headword location(s)
fornicatress (n.) Old form(s): Fornicatresse
woman guilty of fornication Headword location(s)
forsake (v.)
refuse, decline, reject Headword location(s)
forsake (v.)
leave, depart [from] Headword location(s)
forseal (v.)
[unclear usage] seal up close, forestall, prevent see also seal (v.) 7 Headword location(s)
forslow (v.) Old form(s): Foreslow
be slow, delay, put off Headword location(s)
forsooth (adv.) Old form(s): For-sooth
in truth, certainly, truly, indeed see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
forsooth (adv.) Old form(s): For-sooth
in truth, certainly, truly, indeed see also Swearing Headword location(s)
forspeak (v.), past form forspoke Old form(s): forespoke
oppose, speak against, object to Headword location(s)
forspent (adj.) Old form(s): fore-spent
exhausted, worn out Headword location(s)
forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore Old form(s): Forsweare , forsworne
swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore Old form(s): adiunct , forsweare , forsworne
abandon, renounce, reject, give up see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore Old form(s): forsweare , for-sweare , forsworne
deny, repudiate, refuse to admit see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
forswearing (n.)
perjury, oath-breaking Headword location(s)
forsworn (adj.) Old form(s): forsworne
perjured, falsely swearing see also forswear (v.) 1 Headword location(s)
forted (adj.)
fortified, reinforced, strengthened Headword location(s)
forth (adv.)
forward Headword location(s)
forth (adv.)
away from home, out Headword location(s)
forth (adv.)
straight, directly Headword location(s)
forth (prep.)
out of Headword location(s)
forthcoming (adj.) Old form(s): forth comming, forth-comming
producable in court, available as evidence / as a witness Headword location(s)
forthcoming (adj.) Old form(s): forth-comming
in custody, awaiting trial Headword location(s)
forthright (n.) Old form(s): forth right, fourth-rights
straight path, direct course Headword location(s)
forthy (adv.)
[archaism] therefore, for this reason see also Archaisms Headword location(s)
fortitude (n.)
strength, might, power Headword location(s)
fortuna...
the fortunes of war Headword location(s)
fortunate (adj.)
bringing good fortune, lucky, favourable Headword location(s)
fortunate (adj.)
favoured by fortune, successful Headword location(s)
fortune (n.)
good fortune, success Headword location(s)
fortune (n.)
lucky chance, good luck Headword location(s)
fortune (n.)
chance, fate, [one's ] lot Headword location(s)
fortune (n.)
wealth, possessions, substance Headword location(s)
Fortune (n.)
Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind see also Gods and goddesses Headword location(s)
fortune (v.)
happen, chance, occur Headword location(s)
forty pence
proverbial for a small sum of money see also Money Headword location(s)
forward (adj.)
prepared, at an advanced stage of readiness Headword location(s)
forward (adj.)
early, premature Headword location(s)
forward (adj.)
ready, eager, inclined Headword location(s)
forward (adj.)
promising, early-maturing, precocious Headword location(s)
forward (adj.) Old form(s): forwarde
chief, foremost, leading Headword location(s)
forward (adj.)
spirited, eager, lively Headword location(s)
forward (adj.)
insistent, demanding, eager Headword location(s)
forward (adj.)
in the front line, in forward position Headword location(s)
forward (adv.)
[go] onward, ahead Headword location(s)
forward (v.)
go forward, advance, set out on foot Headword location(s)
forward top
forelock, hair at the front of the head Headword location(s)
forwardness (n.) Old form(s): forwardnesse
state of readiness, preparedness, zeal Headword location(s)
forwardness (n.) Old form(s): forwardnesse
rashness, boldness, over-eagerness Headword location(s)
forwearied (adj.) Old form(s): Fore-wearied
worn out, exhausted Headword location(s)
foster up (v.) Old form(s): vp
bring up, nurse, nourish Headword location(s)
foster-nurse (n.) Old form(s): foster Nurse
nurse who brings up someone else's child as her own Headword location(s)
foul (adj.) Old form(s): Foule
plain-looking, unattractive, ugly Headword location(s)
foul (adj.) Old form(s): foule , fowle
dirty, miry, muddy Headword location(s)
foul (adj.) Old form(s): fowle
false, hypocritical, shameful Headword location(s)
foul (adj.) Old form(s): fowle
[of a pistol-barrel after firing] dirty, clogged Headword location(s)
foul (adj.) Old form(s): foule
detestable, vile, loathsome Headword location(s)
foul (adj.) Old form(s): Foule
harsh, rough, hard Headword location(s)
fouled (adj.) Old form(s): foul'd
filthy, dirtied Headword location(s)
foulness (n.)
plainness, unattractiveness Headword location(s)
foulness (n.) Old form(s): foulenesse
immorality, impurity, depravity Headword location(s)
foulness (n.) Old form(s): fowlenesse
dishonesty, wickedness, bad reputation Headword location(s)
foundation (n.)
charitable institution Headword location(s)
founded (adj.)
firmly based, secure, stable Headword location(s)
founder (v.) Old form(s): founderd, fowndred
make lame, cause to break down Headword location(s)
fount (n.)
spring, stream Headword location(s)
fountain (n.) Old form(s): Fountaine
spring, source, well Headword location(s)
fourscore (n.)
eighty see also Numbers Headword location(s)
foutre (n.) Old form(s): footra
[strong rude expression of contempt] fuck Headword location(s)
fowl (n.) Old form(s): foule
bird Headword location(s)
fox (n.)
type of sword [perhaps with a fox-like engraving on it] Headword location(s)
foxship (n.)
[quality of a fox] low cunning, slyness, ingratitude Headword location(s)
fracted (adj.)
broken Headword location(s)
fraction (n.)
fragment, scrap, shred Headword location(s)
fraction (n.)
quarrelling, discord, dissension Headword location(s)
fragment (n.)
scrap of food, left-over Headword location(s)
frailty (n.)
body, frame Headword location(s)
frailty (n.)
moral weakness, shortcoming, liability to give in to temptation Headword location(s)
frame (n.)
order, definite form, regular shape Headword location(s)
frame (n.)
framework, structure, construction Headword location(s)
frame (n.)
plan, established order, scheme of things Headword location(s)
frame (n.)
framing, plotting, contriving Headword location(s)
frame (n.)
nature, frame of mind, disposition Headword location(s)
frame (v.)
adapt, adjust, shape, accommodate Headword location(s)
frame (v.)
arrange, organize, plan Headword location(s)
frame (v.) Old form(s): fram d, fram'd , framde
fashion, make, form, create Headword location(s)
frame (v.)
perform, manage, carry out Headword location(s)
frame (v.)
prepare, make ready, prime Headword location(s)
frame (v.)
direct one's steps, shape a course, betake oneself Headword location(s)
framed (adj.) Old form(s): fram'd
designed, properly planned, well-prepared Headword location(s)
frampold (adj.) Old form(s): frampall
disagreeable, bad-tempered, moody Headword location(s)
franchise (n.)
right, liberty, freedom Headword location(s)
franchise (n.)
free exercise, freedom to implement Headword location(s)
franchised (adj.) Old form(s): franchis'd
free from evil, upright Headword location(s)
Francis, Saint
in Christian tradition, founder of the Franciscan order see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
Francisco (n.)
Frenchman Headword location(s)
francoyes (n.)
Frenchman [Q alternative to 'Francisco'] see also Francisco (n.) Headword location(s)
frank (adj.) Old form(s): franck , franke
generous, liberal, bounteous Headword location(s)
frank (adj.) Old form(s): franke
free, unconstrained, unrestricted Headword location(s)
frank (n.) Old form(s): Franke
pig-sty Headword location(s)
frank up (v.) Old form(s): frank'd vp , frankt vp
shut up in a sty, put in an enclosure Headword location(s)
franklin (n.) Old form(s): Francklins
landowner ranking below the gentry, rich freeholder, yeoman Headword location(s)
frankly (adv.) Old form(s): frankely
with no ill-will, openly, without rancour Headword location(s)
frankly (adv.) Old form(s): frankely
freely, unconditionally, unreservedly Headword location(s)
frankly (adv.) Old form(s): frankely
freely, without restraint, unrestrictedly Headword location(s)
frantic (adj.) Old form(s): franticke , frantike
mad, insane, frenzied, out of one's senses Headword location(s)
Frateretto, Fraterretto (n.)
[pron: frate'retoh] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
fraud (n.) Old form(s): fraude
delusion, deception, trick Headword location(s)
fraud (n.)
faithlessness, deceitfulness, insincerity Headword location(s)
fraud (n.)
trickery, stratagem, artifice Headword location(s)
fraudful Old form(s): fraudfull
fraudulent, treacherous, deceitful Headword location(s)
fraught (adj.)
filled, laden, packed Headword location(s)
fraught (n.)
freight, cargo, goods Headword location(s)
fraught (n.)
burden, load Headword location(s)
fraught (v.)
burden, weigh down, encumber Headword location(s)
fraughtage (n.) Old form(s): frautage
luggage, freight, cargo Headword location(s)
fraughting (adj.)
forming the cargo, making up the freight Headword location(s)
fray (v.)
frighten, terrify, scare [by] Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
innocent, guiltless Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
freely given, willing, unconstrained Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
liberal, lavish, generous Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
noble, honourable, worthy Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
frank, undisguised, open Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
direct, free from legal constraint Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
free of worry, untroubled, carefree Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
open, unobstructed, unimpeded Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
generous, magnanimous Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
uninfected, free from disease Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
on the loose, unconfined, unrestricted Headword location(s)
free (adj.)
[unclear meaning] not in formal marching order; quick Headword location(s)
free (adv.)
freely, in a liberal way Headword location(s)
free (v.)
remove, get rid of, relieve Headword location(s)
free (v.)
absolve, acquit, clear Headword location(s)
freedom (n.)
[in expressions] see also use thy freedom Headword location(s)
freedom (n.) Old form(s): freedome
concession, privilege, permission Headword location(s)
freely (adv.)
gladly, willingly, readily Headword location(s)
freely (adv.)
without conditions, unreservedly Headword location(s)
freeness (n.) Old form(s): Freenesse
generosity, liberality, benevolence Headword location(s)
freestone (n.)
greyish-yellow, browny-yellow [as of limestone or sandstone] Headword location(s)
French crown
head see also crown (n.) 2 Headword location(s)
French crown
coin see also crown (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
French crown
baldness caused by syphilis [often punning on the French coin] Headword location(s)
French-crown-colour (adj.) Old form(s): French-crowne colour'd
light yellow coloured [as the French crown coin] Headword location(s)
frenzy (n.) Old form(s): frenzie
distraction, agitation, delirium Headword location(s)
frequent (adj.)
addicted, inclined, disposed Headword location(s)
frequent (adj.)
familiar, in habitual company Headword location(s)
fresh (adj.)
bright, blooming, gay Headword location(s)
fresh (adj.)
refreshed, invigorated, renewed Headword location(s)
fresh (adj.)
young, lovely, blooming Headword location(s)
fresh (adj.)
ready, eager, hungry Headword location(s)
fresh (n.)
freshwater stream, fresh spring Headword location(s)
fret (n.)
ridge for guiding the fingers on the neck of a lute [or similar instrument] Headword location(s)
fret (n.)
irritation, annoyance, vexation Headword location(s)
fret (v.)
adorn elaborately, decorate ornately [as a carved ceiling] Headword location(s)
fret (v.)
wear out, eat away, erode Headword location(s)
fret (v.)
chafe, be vexed, worry Headword location(s)
fret (v.)
decay, fester, ferment Headword location(s)
fret (v.)
distress oneself, worry, express discontent Headword location(s)
fret (v.)
struggle, chafe, move in turmoil Headword location(s)
fret (v.)
rage, rampage Headword location(s)
fretful (adj.) Old form(s): fretfull
angry, irritated, ill-tempered Headword location(s)
fretful (adj.) Old form(s): fretfull
irritating, aggravating, gnawing Headword location(s)
fretted (adj.)
chequered, mixed; or: distressed Headword location(s)
fretting (adj.)
intermittently blowing, squalling Headword location(s)
fretting (n.)
impatience, vexation, frustration Headword location(s)
friend (n.)
lover, sweetheart, suitor Headword location(s)
friend (n.)
well-wisher, favourer Headword location(s)
friend (n.)
relative, relation, kinsman Headword location(s)
friend (v.) Old form(s): frended
befriend, sustain, assist Headword location(s)
friend (v.)
befriend, become intimate Headword location(s)
friend, at
as a friend, in friendship Headword location(s)
friend, to
as a friend, friendly Headword location(s)
friending (n.)
friendliness, friendship, affection Headword location(s)
friendly (adv.)
in a friendly way Headword location(s)
friendship (n.)
friendly act, favour, act of kindness Headword location(s)
frieze (n.) Old form(s): Freeze, Frize
type of rough woollen cloth Headword location(s)
fright (v.), past form frighted
frighten, scare, terrify see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
frighted (adj.)
frightened, terrified, scared Headword location(s)
frightful (adj.) Old form(s): frightfull
frightening, terrifying, full of horror Headword location(s)
frippery (n.)
second-hand clothes shop Headword location(s)
frisk (n.) Old form(s): friske
lively movement, caper, jig Headword location(s)
friskin (n.)
antic, friskiness, playful action Headword location(s)
frivolous (adj.) Old form(s): friuolous
groundless, insufficient, paltry Headword location(s)
frivolous (adj.) Old form(s): friuolous
silly, paltry, trivial Headword location(s)
frock (n.)
dress, gown, costume see also Clothing Headword location(s)
frolic (adj.) Old form(s): frollicke
frolicsome, merry, frisky Headword location(s)
frolic (v.) Old form(s): frolicke
be joyful, make merry Headword location(s)
from (prep.)
contrary to Headword location(s)
from (prep.)
away from Headword location(s)
front (n.)
forehead, face Headword location(s)
front (n.)
beginning, start, opening Headword location(s)
front (n.)
[in phrases] see also head and front Headword location(s)
front (n.)
forelock Headword location(s)
front (v.)
confront, face, meet Headword location(s)
front (v.)
oppose, confront, be hostile to Headword location(s)
front (v.)
march in the front rank, be in the forefront Headword location(s)
front of heaven Old form(s): Heauen
sky Headword location(s)
frontier (n.)
border fortress, frontier town Headword location(s)
frontier (n.)
confrontation, defiance, challenge Headword location(s)
frontier (n.)
fortified outwork, barrier against attack Headword location(s)
fronting (adj.)
confronting, facing Headword location(s)
frontlet (n.)
forehead, ornamental headband [of frowns] Headword location(s)
frosty (adj.) Old form(s): frostie
hoary, white-haired Headword location(s)
froth (n.)
insubstantial thing, empty moment Headword location(s)
froth (v.)
make beer foam up [so that not so much is sold] Headword location(s)
froward (adj.)
adverse, unfavourable, contrary Headword location(s)
froward (adj.)
perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable see also toward (adj.) 1 Headword location(s)
frown (n.) Old form(s): frowne
fierce look, severe face Headword location(s)
frown (n.) Old form(s): Frowne
brow, forehead Headword location(s)
fructify (v.) Old form(s): fructifie
bear fruit, become fruitful Headword location(s)
fruit (n.)
dessert, last course Headword location(s)
fruitful (adj.) Old form(s): fruitfull
promising, full of potential, talented Headword location(s)
fruitful (adj.) Old form(s): fruitfull
abundant, overflowing, prolific Headword location(s)
fruitful (adj.) Old form(s): fruitfull
fertile, productive of children Headword location(s)
fruitful (adj.) Old form(s): fruitefull, fruitfull
generous, bountiful, liberal Headword location(s)
fruitfully (adv.)
plentifully, amply, abundantly Headword location(s)
fruitfulness (n.) Old form(s): fruitfulnesse
liberality, generosity, of a giving nature Headword location(s)
fruitless (adj.) Old form(s): fruitlesse
barren, sterile, useless Headword location(s)
frush (v.)
smash, strike violently Headword location(s)
frustrate (adj.)
unsuccessful, thwarted, fruitless Headword location(s)
frustrate (v.)
annul, make null and void, render ineffectual Headword location(s)
frutify (v.) Old form(s): frutifie
malapropism for ‘certify’ Headword location(s)
fry (n.)
brood, offspring, progeny Headword location(s)
fry (n.) Old form(s): frie
young fish Headword location(s)
fry (v.) Old form(s): frye
burn with lust; or: burn in hell Headword location(s)
fub (v.) Old form(s): fobb'd
fob off, cheat, rob Headword location(s)
fub off (v.) Old form(s): fub'd
fob off, put off Headword location(s)
fugitive (n.) Old form(s): fugitiue, fugitiues
vagabond, vagrant, beggar Headword location(s)
fugitive (n.) Old form(s): Fugitiue
exile, refugee, deserter Headword location(s)
fulfil (v.) Old form(s): fulfill'd
perform, execute, carry out Headword location(s)
fulfil (v.) Old form(s): fulfild
fill up, make complete Headword location(s)
fulfilling (adj.)
fitting exactly, well-complementing Headword location(s)
full (adj.)
whole, entire, complete Headword location(s)
full (adj.)
food-filled, stomach-swollen Headword location(s)
full (adj.)
ideal, perfect, complete Headword location(s)
full (adj.)
unrestrained, unlimited, copious Headword location(s)
full (adv.)
fully, completely, properly Headword location(s)
full (adv.)
very, exceedingly, extremely Headword location(s)
full (n.)
fullness, entire range, complete scope Headword location(s)
full, at
in detail, at full length Headword location(s)
full, in the
to the full, amply Headword location(s)
full-acorned (adj.) Old form(s): full Acorn'd
fed full of acorns Headword location(s)
fullam, fulham (n.)
type of loaded dice Headword location(s)
full-charged (adj.) Old form(s): full-charg'd
fully loaded Headword location(s)
fuller (n.)
cleanser and thickener of cloth Headword location(s)
full-fortuned (adj.) Old form(s): full-Fortun'd
replete with good fortune, full of success Headword location(s)
full-fraught (adj.) Old form(s): full fraught
filled to the brim, jam-packed Headword location(s)
full-gorged (adj.) Old form(s): full gorg'd
allowed to eat her fill Headword location(s)
full-hearted (adj.) Old form(s): full-heart'd
full of courage, totally confident Headword location(s)
fulness (n.) Old form(s): Fulnesse
prosperity, affluence, situation of plenty Headword location(s)
fulsome (adj.) Old form(s): fullsome
distasteful, nauseating, repulsive Headword location(s)
fulsome (adj.)
randy, lustful, lascivious Headword location(s)
fume (n.)
harmful vapour [rising from the stomach to the brain] Headword location(s)
fume (n.)
fit of anger, furious mood Headword location(s)
fume (v.)
be in a rage, show anger Headword location(s)
fumiter (n.) Old form(s): Fenitar
fumitory [variety of weed] see also Plants Headword location(s)
fumitory (n.) Old form(s): Femetary
variety of weed see also Plants Headword location(s)
function (n.)
activity, action, performance Headword location(s)
function (n.)
office, occupation, calling Headword location(s)
function (n.)
ability to exercise the faculties, natural powers Headword location(s)
furbished (adj.) Old form(s): furbusht
gleaming, shining; or: refurbished, refitted Headword location(s)
Furies (n.)
three goddesses, spirits of vengeance, depicted as carrying torches and covered with snakes see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Furies (n.)
three goddesses, spirits of vengeance, depicted as carrying torches and covered with snakes see also Alecto (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
furious (adj.)
passionate, uproarious, excitable Headword location(s)
furious (adj.)
cruel, malevolent Headword location(s)
furnace (v.)
send out as if from a furnace Headword location(s)
furnish (v.) Old form(s): furnish'd
dress, clothe, equip, fit out Headword location(s)
furnish (v.) Old form(s): furnish'd
endow, equip, have qualities Headword location(s)
furnish (v.) Old form(s): furnish'd , furnisht
provide, supply, possess Headword location(s)
furnish (v.)
provide for, prepare, make ready Headword location(s)
furnish out (v.)
provide food for, supply the needs of Headword location(s)
furnished (adj.) Old form(s): furnish'd
equipped, fitted out, outfitted Headword location(s)
furnishing (n.)
decoration, surface factor, window-dressing Headword location(s)
furniture (n.)
equipment, matériel Headword location(s)
furniture (n.)
trappings, harness Headword location(s)
furniture (n.)
outfit, dress, costume Headword location(s)
furniture (n.)
furnishing, fittings, embellishments Headword location(s)
furred (adj.) Old form(s): furr'd
made of fur, fur-lined Headword location(s)
furrow-weed (n.) Old form(s): furrow weeds
weed growing in the furrows of ploughed fields see also Plants Headword location(s)
further (adj.)
future, eventual Headword location(s)
further (adj.)
another Headword location(s)
furtherance (n.)
aid, assistance, help Headword location(s)
fury (n.) Old form(s): furie
impetuous way, fierce passion Headword location(s)
fury (n.) Old form(s): furie
inspiration, frenzy, zeal Headword location(s)
fury (n.)
fit of madness Headword location(s)
fury-innocent (n.)
[unclear usage] anyone in a calm state of mind; anyone passion-free see also innocent (n.) Headword location(s)
furze (n.) Old form(s): firrs, firzes
spiny shrub, gorse Headword location(s)
fust (v.)
become musty, grow mouldy Headword location(s)
fustian (adj.)
high-flown, made up in a ridiculous way Headword location(s)
fustian (adj.)
bombastic, ranting, blustering Headword location(s)
fustian (n.)
bombast, nonsense, gibberish Headword location(s)
fustian (n.)
type of coarse cloth [of cotton and flax] Headword location(s)
fustilarian (n.)
[unclear meaning] smelly old woman Headword location(s)
fusty (adj.) Old form(s): fustie
musty, mouldy, stale-smelling Headword location(s)
fut (int.)
[unclear] probably [Christ's] foot see also Swearing Headword location(s)
futurely (adv.)
in the future, hereafter Headword location(s)
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