This is an alphabetical listing of all the glossary items that appear in this play. We have left in repeated
instances, so that is it possible to see how often a particular item appears in a play.
| a (prep.) | variant form of 'of' |
| above (adv.) | upstairs; [in stage directions] in the gallery or upper stage |
| accord (n.) | agreement, assent, consent |
| Adam (n.) | in the Bible, the first human being, in the Garden of Eden, who disobeyed God |
| adjudge (v.) | sentence, condemn |
| admit (v.) | permit, allow, grant |
| adulterate (adj.) | adulterous |
| adventure (n.) | venture, enterprise, issue, hazard |
| adverse (adj.) | hostile, belligerent, antagonistic |
| advise, avise (v.) | consider, take thought, reflect |
| afterward (adv.) | afterwards |
| again (adv.) | in return, back [in response] |
| almanac (n.) | calendar, register |
| amain (adv.) | in all haste, at full speed |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| anatomy (n.) | body, skeleton, skin and bones |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (v.) | live up to, correspond to, be equal to |
| answer (v.) | pay, repay, requite |
| answer (v.) | pay, repay, requite |
| answer (v.) | pay, repay, requite |
| apparel (v.) | clothe, dress up, trick out |
| apparently (adv.) | blatantly, openly, flagrantly |
| approved (adj.) | tested, tried, established, proven |
| aqua-vitae (n.) | spirits, alcohol, strong drink, brandy |
| armado (n.) | armada, fleet, navy |
| a-row (adv.) | one after the other, in succession |
| aspect (n.) | [of objects] sight, appearance |
| aspect (n.) | [astrology] influential phase, direction of alignment |
| aspect (n.) | [of a human face] look, appearance, expression |
| assay (v.) | attempt, try, venture |
| assured (adj.) | betrothed, engaged |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| attaint (n.) | disgrace, dishonour, corruption |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attorney (n.) | substitute, deputy, agent |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| austerely (adv.) | seriously, sternly, severely |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| avoid (v.) | be off, be gone, go away |
| backfriend (n.) | false friend, someone who gives a pat on the back in an apparently friendly way |
| bait (v.) | tempt, entice, lure |
| bald (adj.) | trivial, foolish, witless |
| balsamum (n.) | balm, balsam, aromatic oil |
| band (n.) | bond, promissory note, legal deed requiring payment |
| band (n.) | bond, promissory note, legal deed requiring payment |
| band (n.) | neckband, collar, ruff |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| barren (adj.) | stupid, empty-headed, dull |
| barrenness (n.) | area [of skin] worn dry and bare |
| bass viol, base viol (n.) | stringed instrument resembling a cello |
| bastard (adj.) | illegitimate, spurious, unauthorized |
| bead (n.) | [plural] rosary beads |
| bear away (v.) | leave, sail away |
| become (v.) | put a good front on, give a pleasing appearance to |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| befall of (v.) | become of, happen to |
| Belgia (n.) | [before 1609] present-day Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of nearby France |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| bend (v.) | turn, direct one's steps, proceed |
| benefit (n.) | agency, help, means |
| benefit (n.) | profit, gain, return |
| bereave (v.) | take away [from], deprive, deny, rob |
| beseem (v.) | befit, be fitting [for], be seemly [for] |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | ask for, order, request |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | ask for, order, request |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | ask for, order, request |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | ask, request, entreat |
| bestow (v.) | stow away, dispose of |
| bestride (v.) | stand over, protect, safeguard |
| betray (v.) | give up, expose, lay open [especially: to punishment] |
| bide (v.) | remain, persist, continue in being |
| blame (adj.) | blameworthy, culpable, guilty |
| bless (v.) | wound, hurt, beat; also: consecrate |
| blindness (n.) | concealment, disguise, camouflage |
| blot (n.) | stain, disgrace, blemish |
| board (n.) | table, mealtimes |
| bond (n.) | deed, contract, pledge |
| bondman (n.) | bondsman, serf, slave |
| bondman (n.) | bondsman, serf, slave |
| bondman (n.) | bondsman, serf, slave |
| bound (n.) | limit, boundary, confine, barrier |
| bound (n.) | territory, region, domain |
| boy (n.) | fellow, rogue, wretch |
| branch (n.) | division, section, part [of an argument] |
| break (v.) | speak, exchange |
| break (v.) | train, discipline, mould |
| break (v.) | crack, split, beat |
| break (v.) | crack, split, beat |
| breath (n.) | easy breathing, power to breathe |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| buff (n.) | [of a uniform] stout ox-hide leather |
| buff (n.) | [of a uniform] stout ox-hide leather |
| buffet (v.) | beat, strike, cuff |
| burden, burthen (n.) | birth, state of pregnancy |
| burden, burthen (v.) | charge, accuse, lay on |
| burn (v.) | suffer from venereal disease |
| but (adv.) | merely, only |
| buy and sell, past form bought and sold | betray, exploit, treat treacherously |
| buy out (v.) | redeem, pay ransom to / for |
| capon (n.) | castrated cockerel; so: fool, dolt [as term of abuse] |
| carbuncle (n.) | fiery red precious stone |
| carcanet (n.) | jewelled necklace |
| care (n.) | attentiveness, heedfulness, diligence |
| care (n.) | anxiety, worry, solicitude [about] |
| careful (adj.) | anxious, concerned, worried |
| careful (adj.) | anxious, concerned, worried |
| carrack, carack (n.) | galleon, large merchant ship, also fitted out for war |
| carriage (n.) | bearing, demeanour, manner of behaviour |
| case (n.) | suit, overall, outer garment |
| case (v.) | cover, protect, enclose |
| case, on the | [legal] in relation to this particular case |
| cates (n.) | provisions, food, victuals |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| Centaur (n.) | creature with the upper half of a man and the rear legs of a horse; reputed for bestial behaviour |
| certes (adv.) | certainly, assuredly, without doubt |
| Circe (n.) | [pron: 'ser'see] enchantress who detained Odysseus and his followers on the isle of Aeaea, transforming his’ men into swine with a magic drink |
| circumstance (n.) | special argument, detailed explanation |
| coast (v.) | travel along the coast |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| coldly (adv.) | calmly, coolly, objectively, rationally |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| common (n.) | public property, common land, open pasture |
| communicate (v.) | share [in], partake [of], participate [in] |
| compact (adj.) | made up, composed |
| compact (n.) | agreement, contract, covenant |
| companion (n.) | rogue, rascal, fellow |
| compass (n.) | range, reach, limit, scope |
| compass (v.) | embrace, enfold |
| complexion (n.) | appearance, look, colouring |
| computation (n.) | working out, reasoning, cogitation |
| conceit (n.) | understanding, intelligence, apprehension |
| conceit (n.) | imagining, brooding, fanciful thought |
| conduit (n.) | channel, passage, vein |
| conference (n.) | conversation, talk, discourse |
| confound (v.) | mix up, become indistinguishable |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| conjure (v.) | engage in magic, cast spells, invoke supernatural aid |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| conjurer, conjuror (n.) | exorcist, sorcerer, raiser of spirits |
| conjurer, conjuror (n.) | exorcist, sorcerer, raiser of spirits |
| conjurer, conjuror (n.) | exorcist, sorcerer, raiser of spirits |
| consort (v.) | accompany, attend, go with |
| contagion (n.) | contagious quality, infecting influence |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| contrary (n.) | lie, fabrication, false assertion |
| copy (n.) | theme, subject, topic |
| Corinth (n.) | Greek city-state; on an isthmus separating the Adriatic and the Aegean |
| Corinth (n.) | Greek city-state; on an isthmus separating the Adriatic and the Aegean |
| counter, compter (n.) | [a term from hunting] taking an opposite path to the prey |
| counterfeit (v.) | pretend, feign, make believe |
| countermand (v.) | prohibit, forbid, prevent |
| course (n.) | gist, scope, tenor |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| courtesan, courtezan (n.) | prostitute, strumpet |
| courtesan, courtezan (n.) | prostitute, strumpet |
| coxcomb (n.) | fool's head, fool, simpleton |
| cozenage (n.) | cheating, trickery, deception |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| credit (n.) | trust, faith, belief |
| creek (n.) | winding path, narrow lane |
| crime (n.) | sin, offence, wrong-doing |
| cross (n.) | crossness; also: sign of the cross |
| crow (n.) | crowbar |
| crow, pluck a | settle the quarrel, clear up the matter |
| crupper (n.) | leather saddle-strap on a horse |
| cuckold-mad (adj.) | mad through being a cuckold |
| curtal (adj.) | with a docked tail; common, household |
| dainty (n.) | delicacy, choice foodstuff |
| dalliance (n.) | idle talk, fooling about, waste of time |
| dalliance (n.) | idle talk, fooling about, waste of time |
| dankish (adj.) | dank, damp, humid |
| date (n.) | age |
| deadly (adj.) | deathly, death-like |
| dearly (adv.) | keenly, deeply, intensely |
| debted (adj.) | in debt, indebted, obligated |
| decayed (adj.) | ruined, destitute, impoverished |
| decipher (v.) | distinguish, make out |
| decline (v.) | incline, lean, bend |
| decline (v.) | incline, lean, bend |
| default (n.) | offence, fault, misdeed |
| defeature (n.) | disfigurement, defacement, loss of beauty |
| defeature (n.) | disfigurement, defacement, loss of beauty |
| deformed (adj.) | deforming, disfiguring; or: deformed, disfigured |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | be born, bring forth |
| demean (v.) | behave, conduct, comport [oneself] |
| demean (v.) | behave, conduct, comport [oneself] |
| deny (v.) | disown, disavow, renounce |
| deny (v.) | disallow, forbid, refuse permission [for] |
| desert, desart (n.) | cause, deserving, warrant |
| desperately (adv.) | recklessly, disregarding all risks |
| despite of, in (prep.) | in spite of |
| detain (v.) | keep back, withhold, retain |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| dial (n.) | watch, timepiece, pocket sundial |
| dignity (n.) | official position, high office, rule |
| dilate (v.) | relate, describe, enlarge upon |
| disannul (v.) | annul, abolish, cancel |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (v.) | relate, talk about, recount |
| discover (v.) | spy, spot, make out |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discharge (v.) | pay, reimburse, settle with |
| discharge (v.) | pay, reimburse, settle with |
| disparagement (n.) | disgrace, dishonour, discredit |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | hurry up, be quick |
| dispense with (v.) | disregard, pardon, put up with |
| displeasure (n.) | injury, wrong, hurt |
| displeasure (n.) | injury, wrong, hurt |
| dispose (n.) | disposal, control, discretion |
| dispose (v.) | place, distribute, organize |
| dissembling (adj.) | deceitful, hypocritical, false |
| distemperature (n.) | ailment, disorder, malady |
| distract (adj.) | deranged, mad, mentally disturbed |
| distracted (adj.) | perplexed, confused, agitated |
| diviner (n.) | witch, sorceress, magician |
| doom (n.) | judgement, sentence, decision |
| dote (v.) | become deranged, behave foolishly |
| dote (v.) | become deranged, behave foolishly |
| doting (adj.) | foolish, stupid, weak-minded |
| doubtful (adj.) | dreadful, awful, frightful |
| doubtfully (adv.) | ambiguously, hesitatingly, indistinctly |
| doubtfully (adv.) | dreadfully, awfully, fearfully |
| Dowsabel (n.) | sweetheart, lady-love |
| draw (v.) | [hunting] follow prey by the scent |
| draw cuts | draw straws, cast lots |
| drift (n.) | direction, progress, course |
| dry (adj.) | severe, hard, harsh |
| dryfoot, dry-foot (adv.) | [hunting] by following the scent of the feet |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| dull (adj.) | insensitive, incapable of sensation |
| durance (n.) | durability, lasting nature; also: type of strong durable cloth |
| earnest (adj.) | genuine, real, serious |
| earthy (adj.) | coarse, unrefined, gross |
| ecstasy (n.) | fit, bout of madness, frenzied behaviour |
| eldest (adj.) | oldest, longest |
| ell (n.) | measure of length [45 inches / c.114 cm in England] |
| else (adv.) | otherwise |
| else (adv.) | elsewhere, in another direction |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| enamelled (adj.) | brightly coloured, multi-coloured, kaleidoscopic |
| engage (v.) | pledge, give the guarantee of |
| ensconce, insconce (v.) | protect, conceal, shelter |
| entertain (v.) | accept as true, allow, accommodate |
| entertain (v.) | receive, admit, let in |
| Ephesus (n.) | [pron: 'efesus] former port on W coast of Asia Minor; site of Diana's temple |
| Epidamnum (n.) | [pron: epi'damnum] town on the coast of Illyricum (Dalmatia), Adriatic Sea |
| Epidamnum (n.) | [pron: epi'damnum] town on the coast of Illyricum (Dalmatia), Adriatic Sea |
| Epidamnum (n.) | [pron: epi'damnum] town on the coast of Illyricum (Dalmatia), Adriatic Sea |
| Epidaurus (n.) | [epi'dawrus] town on the coast of Illyricum (Dalmatia), Adriatic Sea |
| ergo (adv.) | therefore |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| everlasting (adj.) | made of the durable material of an arresting officer's uniform |
| exceeding (adv.) | exceedingly, extremely, very |
| excrement (n.) | outgrowth [of hair] |
| excuse (v.) | explain, give reasons [for] |
| exempt (adj.) | removed, cut off, excluded, debarred |
| extremity (n.) | utmost severity, extreme intensity, hardship |
| extremity (n.) | utmost degree, greatest amount |
| face down (v.) | confront with impudence, persist in contradicting |
| factor (n.) | agent, representative, broker |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fair (adv.) | kindly, encouragingly, courteously |
| fair (adv.) | kindly, encouragingly, courteously |
| fair (n.) | fair face, beauty |
| fairy (n.) | malignant spirit [as well as its modern sense] |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| fallacy (n.) | delusion, misconception, error |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adv.) | slanderously, faithlessly, with such calumny |
| false (adv.) | slanderously, faithlessly, with such calumny |
| falsing (adj.) | deceptive, playing false |
| fame (n.) | reputation, renown, character |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fashion (n.) | workmanship, craftsmanship, execution |
| fashion (n.) | conventional behaviour, conformity, customary use |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fellow (n.) | counterpart, match, equal |
| find forth (v.) | seek out, encounter, meet with |
| fine (n.) | [legal] agreement to transfer land possession |
| fine (n.) | [legal] fee, contracted amount |
| fisher (n.) | fisherman |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| folded (adj.) | hidden, veiled, concealed |
| fond (adj.) | credulous, naive, gullible |
| fondly (adv.) | foolishly, stupidly, madly |
| fool-begged (adj.) | foolish, idiotic, silly |
| for (prep.) | in return for |
| forbear (v.) | control oneself, have patience [for] |
| formal (adj.) | normal, sane, rational |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | deny, repudiate, refuse to admit |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | deny, repudiate, refuse to admit |
| forth (adv.) | away from home, out |
| fraughtage (n.) | luggage, freight, cargo |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| frighted (adj.) | frightened, terrified, scared |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| genius (n.) | alter ego, second self |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentlewoman (n.) | woman of good breeding, well-born lady |
| get within (v.) | [fencing] get inside the guard of, get within the defences of |
| glance at (v.) | allude to, refer to, mention in passing |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| good (adj.) | seasonable, appropriate, proper |
| gossip (n.) | godparent, baptismal sponsor |
| gossip (v.) | be a close companion, talk together |
| gossiping (n.) | merry-making, joyful meeting |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| grain, in | inherent, ingrained, indelible |
| grained (adj.) | furrowed, lined, wrinkled |
| gravity (n.) | respectability, authority, dignified position |
| grieve (v.) | vex, hurt, trouble |
| gross (adj.) | dull, obtuse, ignorant |
| grossly (adv.) | openly, blatantly, brazenly |
| ground (n.) | reason, cause, source |
| grow (v.) | arise, come into existence |
| grow (v.) | arise, come into existence |
| grow (v.) | arise, come into existence |
| guard (n.) | protection, keeping, custody |
| guilder (n.) | gold coin used in parts of Europe |
| guilder (n.) | gold coin used in parts of Europe |
| gulf (n.) | whirlpool |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | behaviour, bearing, demeanour |
| halberd (n.) | long-handled weapon ending in a combination of axe-blade and spearhead |
| hap (n.) | luck, chance, accident |
| hap (n.) | fortune, lot, fate |
| hapless (adj.) | luckless, unfortunate, unlucky |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| harbinger (n.) | forerunner, herald, precursor |
| harbour (v.) | lodge, stay, shelter |
| harlot (n.) | prostitute, whore |
| harm (n.) | misfortune, affliction, trouble |
| hatch (n.) | lower part of a door, half-door, gate |
| have done | put an end to, stop |
| heady-rash (adj.) | hasty-headed, full of reckless thoughts |
| health (n.) | well-being, deliverance |
| healthful (adj.) | healthy, wholesome, fit [in health] |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heels, take my | take to my heels, run away |
| help (n.) | treatment, cure, relief |
| helpless (adj.) | unavailing, useless, unprofitable |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hind (n.) | boor, fellow, rustic, peasant |
| holy (adj.) | of holiness; also: full of holes |
| home (adv.) | directly, forthwith, right away |
| homely (adj.) | plain-looking, unattractive, ugly |
| hopeless (adj.) | despairing, without hope |
| horn-mad (adj.) | [as of horned beasts] furious, enraged, raving mad |
| host (n.) | inn, lodging, place of shelter |
| host (v.) | lodge, stay, put up |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| hour (n.) | (plural) fixed time, timetable |
| house (v.) | pursue into a house, drive into a house |
| house (v.) | pursue into a house, drive into a house |
| hoy (n.) | small coastal ship |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (v.) | like the mood of, find enjoyable, indulge |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| charge (n.) | money entrusted, valuables |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charge (v.) | entrust, commission, delegate |
| chargeful (adj.) | costly, expensive, lavish |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| choleric (adj.) | irritable, angry, enraged |
| churl (n.) | peasant, serf, rustic |
| idle (adj.) | mad, crazy, lunatic |
| idle (adj.) | useless, barren, worthless |
| idly (adv.) | foolishly, crazily, frivolously |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| impeach (n.) | charge, accusation, indictment |
| impeach (v.) | accuse, charge, challenge |
| important (adj.) | urgent, pressing, demanding, importunate |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| importune (v.) | beg [for], ask persistently [for] |
| incorporate (adj.) | united in one body, combined in one entity |
| Indies (n.) | the East Indies, thought of as a region of great wealth |
| indued, endued (adj.) | endowed, supplied [with appropriate qualities] |
| inquisitive (adj.) | eager for information, seeking knowledge |
| inquisitive (adj.) | eager for information, seeking knowledge |
| inspiration (n.) | supernatural power, inspired means |
| instance (n.) | sign, evidence, proof |
| intestine (adj.) | internal, civil, domestic |
| intrusion (n.) | breaking in, forced entry |
| intrusion (n.) | breaking in, forced entry |
| ireful (adj.) | wrathful, angry, furious |
| jar (n.) | conflict, quarrel, dissension |
| jest upon (v.) | mock, scoff at, trifle with |
| jewel (n.) | fine ornament, costly adornment |
| jollity (n.) | sexual pleasure, carnal enjoyment |
| juggler (n.) | sorcerer, conjuror, magician |
| just (adv.) | exactly, precisely |
| keep (v.) | keep up, maintain, carry on |
| keep fair quarter with | play fair over, behave honourably over, have a proper regard to |
| kind (adj.) | loving, affectionate, fond |
| kitchen (v.) | entertain in the kitchen |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| know (v.) | unravel, get to understand |
| lamp (n.) | eye |
| land (n.) | tract of land, plot |
| Lapland (n.) | province of N Finland, known at the time for sorcery and witchcraft |
| large, at | at length, in full, thoroughly |
| large, at | at length, in full, thoroughly |
| lash (v.) | scourge, punish, flog |
| latter-born (n.) | second-born, younger [twin] |
| league (n.) | [measure of distance] c.3 miles [c.5 km] |
| league (n.) | [measure of distance] c.3 miles [c.5 km] |
| lean (adj.) | slight, mean, poor |
| leave (v.) | abandon, forsake, relinquish |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| let (v.) | hinder, prevent, stand in the way |
| liberty (n.) | unrestrained act, improper licence, reckless freedom |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| light (adj.) | promiscuous, licentious, immoral, wanton |
| light (adj.) | promiscuous, licentious, immoral, wanton |
| lightly (adv.) | readily, easily |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | equally, similarly, also |
| like (v.) | love |
| limbo (n.) | prison, confinement, incarceration |
| limit (v.) | appoint, specify, fix the limit of |
| lock forth (v.) | lock out, lock the door against |
| look when (conj.) | whenever, as soon as |
| lose oneself (v.) | roam about, wander around |
| lour, lower (v.) | frown, scowl, look dark and threatening |
| love-springs (n.) | young shoots of love, youthful growth of love |
| mace (n.) | staff of office, official sceptre |
| mad (v.) | madden, exasperate, infuriate |
| mad (v.) | madden, exasperate, infuriate |
| make (v.) | make fast, shut, close |
| making (n.) | physical appearance, bodily form, build |
| malthorse, malt-horse (n./adj.) | heavy brewer's horse; so: drudge, idiot |
| manner (n.) | (plural) ways of life, social conditions |
| mark (n.) | birthmark, discolouration, blemish |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| mart (n.) | market |
| mart (n.) | market |
| mart (n.) | market |
| mart (n.) | market |
| mart (n.) | market |
| mart (n.) | market |
| mart (n.) | market |
| mart (n.) | market |
| mart (n.) | market |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| mated (adj.) | bewildered, confused |
| mated (adj.) | bewildered, confused |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| maw (n.) | belly, stomach; throat, gullet |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| meanly, not | not a little, in no small degree |
| mend (v.) | supplement, augment |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| mermaid (n.) | siren |
| mermaid (n.) | siren |
| merry (adj.) | [of winds] favourable, helpful, advantageous |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mickle (adj.) | great, much, large |
| minion (n.) | darling, favourite, select one |
| minion (n.) | hussy, jade, minx |
| minion (n.) | hussy, jade, minx |
| mishap (n.) | evil, misfortune, calamity |
| mist (n.) | confused state, state of uncertainty |
| mome (n.) | blockhead, fool, dolt |
| mood (n.) | anger, fury, frenzy, fit of temper |
| more (adj.) | greater |
| morris-pike (n.) | type of pike [thought to be of Moorish origin] |
| motion (n.) | urging, prompting, encouragement |
| motion (n.) | orbit, rhythm of movement |
| mountebank (n.) | itinerant quack, travelling drug-seller, charlatan |
| mountebank (n.) | itinerant quack, travelling drug-seller, charlatan |
| move (v.) | appeal to, urge, exhort |
| muffle (v.) | hide, conceal, camouflage |
| Netherland (n.) | [before 1609] present-day Netherlands, Belgium, and parts of nearby France |
| new-apparelled (adj.) | in a change of clothing |
| niggard (n.) | miser, mean person, skinflint |
| note (n.) | melody, tune, music, song |
| offend (v.) | assail, attack, fall upon |
| offer (v.) | attempt, start, try, make a move |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| on (prep.) | at |
| ope (adj.) | open |
| open (adj.) | public, exposed to general view |
| orator (n.) | advocate, spokesman, champion |
| order, take | make arrangements |
| otherwhere (adv.) | elsewhere, somewhere else |
| otherwhere (adv.) | elsewhere, somewhere else |
| outrage (n.) | violence, hostility, fury |
| overreach, over-reach (v.), past form overraught | outwit, outdo, cheat |
| overshoes, over-shoes (adv.) | deep enough to cover the shoes |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pack (n.) | gang, group, circle, confederacy |
| pack (v.) | take [oneself] off, be off, depart |
| packed (adj.) | in league, acting as an accomplice |
| pale (n.) | fence, paling, enclosure |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| partial (adj.) | disposed, minded, inclined |
| pass (n.) | predicament, juncture, critical point |
| passage (n.) | traffic, passing to and fro, movement of people |
| passage (n.) | traffic, passing to and fro, movement of people |
| passion (n.) | emotional state, mental condition |
| passion (n.) | fit of anger, feeling of rage |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| patch (n.) | fool, clown; rogue, knave |
| pause (v.) | delay, take time to consider |
| peasant (n.) | servant, fellow, rascal |
| peasant (n.) | servant, fellow, rascal |
| peevish (adj.) | silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive |
| peevish (adj.) | silly, foolish; or: headstrong, impulsive |
| penitent (adj.) | undergoing penance |
| perdie, perdy (int.) | [French 'par Dieu'] by God |
| perforce (adv.) | forcibly, by force, violently |
| perforce (adv.) | forcibly, by force, violently |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| periwig (n.) | wig |
| persever (v.) | persevere, persist, keep at it |
| peruse (v.) | reconnoitre, scout out, survey |
| picture (n.) | likeness, image, imitation |
| plain (adj.) | honest, open, free from deceit |
| plaining (n.) | wailing, crying |
| please (v.) | requite, satisfy, appease |
| Poland (adj.) | Polish |
| porpentine (n.) | porcupine |
| porridge (n.) | meat and vegetable stew or broth [reputed to produce strength] |
| possess (v.) | take possession of, seize |
| possessed (adj.) | mad, crazy, under demonic control |
| post (n.) | door-post |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| post, in | in haste, at top speed |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| prank (n.) | trick, frolic, mischief |
| prate (v.) | prattle, chatter, blather |
| prating (adj.) | prattling, chattering, blathering |
| prating (adj.) | prattling, chattering, blathering |
| presence (n.) | appearance, bearing, demeanour |
| present (adj.) | ready, available, immediately accessible |
| present (adj.) | immediate, instant |
| present (adj.) | pressing, urgent |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| press down (v.) | overburden, weigh down, oppress |
| privy (adj.) | secret, personal, private |
| procrastinate (v.) | postpone, defer, put off |
| prodigal (n.) | [Biblical reference] prodigal son |
| puddled (adj.) | muddily stirred up, filthy, foul |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| quick (n.) | sensitive parts [of the body], tender flesh |
| quit (v.) | remit, release from |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| rag (n.) | smallest bit, scrap, farthing |
| rage (n.) | madness, insanity, derangement |
| rage (n.) | madness, insanity, derangement |
| rage (n.) | madness, insanity, derangement |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| railing (n.) | abuse, insulting speech, vilification |
| random, at | untended, neglected, uncared for |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| reason (v.) | talk, speak, converse |
| reave (v.), past form reft | rob, deprive |
| reave (v.), past form reft | rob, deprive |
| recall (v.) | revoke, annul, nullify |
| recover (v.) | get back; also: cover again |
| recovery (n.) | [legal] procedure for transferring property into full ownership |
| redeem (v.) | ransom |
| redemption (n.) | ransom, means of release [from debt] |
| reproof (n.) | shame, disgrace, reproach |
| rescue (n.) | [legal] forced removal from custody |
| respect (v.) | bear in mind, consider |
| respice... | think of your end |
| restraint (n.) | prohibition, exclusion, keeping out |
| return (v.) | answer, report, say in reply [to] |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| reverted (adj.) | revolted, in rebellion, mutinied |
| rheum (n.) | watery discharge, seepage [especially of the eyes] |
| ride (v.), past forms rid, ridden | control, dominate, tyrannize |
| right (adv.) | just, precisely |
| right (n.) | just claim, rights, title |
| road (n.) | harbour, anchorage, roadstead |
| round (adj.) | blunt, forthright, straight, plain-spoken |
| rout (n.) | rabble, mob, disorderly crowd |
| rude (adj.) | violent, harsh, unkind |
| rush (n.) | reed |
| sacred (adj.) | revered, respected [as if a holy thing] |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| saffron (adj.) | orange-red in colour |
| salt (adj.) | [of a cold] bitter, intense, heavy |
| salute (v.) | greet, welcome, address |
| Satan (n.) | in Christian tradition, the Devil |
| Satan (n.) | in Christian tradition, the Devil |
| satisfaction (n.) | payment [of a debt] |
| saving (prep.) | with respect to |
| scan (v.) | examine, carefully consider |
| scandal (n.) | shame, discredit, disgrace |
| scant (v.) | give out sparingly, curtail, withhold [from] |
| scarce (adv.) | scarcely, hardly, barely, only just |
| sconce (n.) | [jocular] head, pate, bonce |
| sconce (n.) | [jocular] head, pate, bonce |
| sconce (n.) | shelter, screen, guard |
| scorch (v.) | slash with a knife, gash |
| scorn (n.) | object of scorn, target of mockery |
| scorn (v.) | mock, jeer, express disdain [at] |
| scour (v.) | beat, punish, scourge |
| seal (v.) | accomplish, carry out, fulfil |
| season (n.) | opportunity, favourable moment |
| season, out of (adj./adv.) | inopportunely, inappropriately, inconveniently |
| season, out of (adj./adv.) | inopportune, inappropriate, ill-timed |
| secret-false (adj.) | secretly disloyal, covertly inconstant |
| seditious (adj.) | turbulent, tempestuous, violent |
| self (adj.) | same, selfsame, identical, exact |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| sensible (adj.) | sensitive, responsive, capable of feeling |
| sere (adj.) | dried up, withered, parched |
| sergeant (n.) | sheriff's officer, enforcer, arresting officer |
| sergeant (n.) | sheriff's officer, enforcer, arresting officer |
| serve (v.) | provide, supply, furnish |
| set up one's rest (n.) | [in primero] venture one's final stake, stake all |
| shapeless (adj.) | unshapely, ugly, unsightly |
| sharp (adj.) | angry, irritable, irascible |
| sharp (adj.) | witty, sharp-witted, discerning |
| sharp-looking (adj.) | hungry-looking |
| shift (n.) | stratagem, contriving, trick |
| shift (v.) | escape, flee, slip [away] |
| ship-wracked, -wrackt (adj.) | ship-wrecked |
| shoulder-clapper (n.) | someone who claps you on the shoulder, arresting officer |
| shrew (n.) | vexatious person, troublesome individual [of either sex] |
| shrive (v.) | hear confession, grant absolution, forgive |
| simple (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| sinking-ripe (adj.) | ready to sink |
| Siren (n.) | sea demon of Greek mythology, half bird, half woman, whose music lured sailors to destruction on the rocky shores of her island |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sir-reverence (n.) | save your reverence |
| slander (n.) | dishonour, disgrace, disrepute |
| slave (n.) | fellow, rascal, rogue, villain |
| slave (n.) | fellow, rascal, rogue, villain |
| slave (n.) | fellow, rascal, rogue, villain |
| slug (n.) | sluggard, lazy fellow |
| sob (n.) | respite, rest, breather [given to a horse] |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soothe (v.) | humour, encourage, indulge |
| sorry (adj.) | sorrowful, painful, sad, pitiable |
| sot (n.) | blockhead, idiot, dolt |
| sovereign (adj.) | excellent, excelling, superlative |
| spite (n.) | annoyance, vexation, irritation |
| spite of spite | whatever happens, come what may |
| spoil (v.) | ruin, destroy, bring to an end |
| spoonmeat, spoon-meat (n.) | soft food served on a spoon |
| sport (n.) | subject of sport |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| spread (v.) | lay the table |
| sprite, spright (n.) | spirit, ghost, supernatural being |
| spurn (v.) | kick, strike, stamp [on], dash |
| spurn against / at (v.) | kick out at, treat with contempt |
| staff, set in one's | make oneself at home, take up abode |
| stale (n.) | dupe, sap, laughing-stock |
| stand (v.) | make a stand, be resolute [on a point] |
| stand on (v.) | practise, give (oneself) over to |
| stand upon (v.) | concern, be of importance to |
| start (v.) | fly off, move off |
| starve (v.) | die, perish |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stay on / upon (v.) | wait for, await |
| stigmatical (adj.) | deformed, disfigured, ugly |
| still (adj.) | silent, quiet |
| still (adj.) | silent, quiet |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| stirring (adj.) | busy, bustling, active |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| stop (v.) | stop up, close (up), shut |
| store (n.) | abundance, plenty, surplus, quantity |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strange (adv.) | without recognition, as if a stranger |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stray (v.) | lead astray, distract, cause to wander |
| stream (n.) | current, flow, drift |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| strumpet (v.) | make a whore, pervert, debauch |
| stuff (n.) | baggage, belongings, luggage |
| stuff (n.) | baggage, belongings, luggage |
| suborn (v.) | bribe, corrupt, persuade [someone] to commit perjury |
| substance (n.) | property, wealth, possessions, treasure |
| succession (n.) | transmission, being passed on |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | clothing, dress, garb |
| suit (n.) | clothing, dress, garb |
| sunder, in | asunder, apart, into pieces |
| supping (n.) | taking supper |
| suppose (v.) | presume to be true, believe to be a fact |
| supposition (n.) | notion, opinion, belief |
| sure (adj.) | certain, definite, reliable |
| suspect (n.) | suspicion, mistrust, doubt |
| swart, swarth (adj.) | swarthy, dusky, of dark complexion |
| swear down (v.) | reduce to silence by swearing, put down by swearing |
| sweet-faced (adj.) | good-looking, handsome |
| sympathized (adj.) | in which all have shared, consisting of corresponding elements |
| synod (n.) | assembly, council, gathering |
| Syracuse, Syracusa (n.) | [pron: 'sirakyooz(a)] port city in Sicily, Italy |
| taint (v.) | sully, infect, stain |
| take (v.) | overtake, encounter, meet up with |
| take (v.) | take refuge in, go into, enter [for safety] |
| take (v.) | take refuge in, go into, enter [for safety] |
| take on (v.) | assume a role, carry on |
| tallow (n.) | fat |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| Tartar (n.) | Tartarus; underworld place of confinement for those who incurred the wrath of the gods |
| teeth, in the | to my face, in direct opposition |
| tell (v.) | communicate, make known |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender (v.) | feel concern for, hold dear, care for |
| theft (n.) | thief, robber |
| theme (n.) | subject, subject-matter, topic of discourse |
| thin (adj.) | flimsy, threadbare, insufficient |
| this (adv.) | in this way, thus, like this |
| tilt (v.) | joust, fight [with lances], thrust |
| time (n.) | right moment, favourable opportunity |
| time (n.) | circumstance, particular occasion |
| time enough | in time, soon enough |
| time, in good | at the right moment |
| timely (adj.) | early, premature |
| tiring (n.) | hair-dressing |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| too (adv.) | very |
| touch (v.) | stain, taint, infect |
| touch (v.) | test the quality [of], put to the test |
| traffic (n.) | trade, commerce, business, merchandise |
| train (v.) | lure, entice, decoy |
| transform (v.) | change in form, metamorphose |
| travail, travel (n.) | suffering, torment, distress |
| travail, travel (n.) | journeying, travel [often overlapping with the sense of 'labour'] |
| trim (n.) | readiness to sail, full preparedness |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| trow (v.) | hope, trust, suppose |
| truant (v.) | play truant, be unfaithful |
| try (v.) | prove, ascertain, find out |
| turn (v.) | spin round, whirl about, go round and round |
| uncertainty (n.) | mystery, puzzle, enigma |
| understand (v.) | stand under the force of [with pun on ‘comprehend’] |
| undisposed (adj.) | not in the mood, indisposed |
| ungalled (adj.) | uninjured, unharmed, unhurt |
| ungentle (adj.) | unchivalrous, ungentlemanly |
| unhappy (adj.) | unlucky, unfortunate, ill-fated |
| unseen (adj.) | unknown, unnoticed, unobserved |
| unsought (adj.) | unsearched, uninvestigated |
| urge (v.) | provoke, incite, impel |
| urging (n.) | pressing on the attention, bringing forward |
| utmost (adj.) | last, final |
| vain (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| vain (n.) | deceptive, false, idle [in using words] |
| vapour (n.) | mist, cloud, fog |
| vein (n.) | state of mind, motive, mood |
| vein (n.) | state of mind, motive, mood |
| venom (adj.) | venomous, poisonous, spiteful |
| vestal (n.) | woman vowed to chastity, virgin, priestess |
| villain (n.) | serf, servant, bondsman |
| villain (n.) | scoundrel, rogue, rascal |
| vouchsafe (v.) | allow, permit, grant |
| vulgar (adj.) | public, general, common |
| waft (v.) | beckon, wave [at], signal |
| waftage (n.) | passage, conveyance by water |
| want (n.) | lack, shortage, dearth |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| warrant (n.) | assurance, pledge, guarantee |
| warrant (v.) | act as a pledge for, give an assurance about |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| waste (v.) | squander, wear away, lay waste to |
| wax (v.) | grow, become, turn |
| way (n.) | best path, course of action |
| way (n.) | entrance, access, path |
| wayward (adj.) | perverse, unreasonable, awkward |
| well advised, well-advised (adv.) | in one's right mind, sane, rational |
| well-dealing (adj.) | fair-dealing, conducting business well |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wholesome (adj.) | good, nutritious, fit to eat |
| wild (adj.) | wanton, flighty, frivolous |
| wile (n.) | trick, delusion, illusion |
| wind, stop in your | hold your breath, shut up |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | mind, brain, thoughts |
| withal (adv.) | with this / it, by this / it |
| witness (v.) | bear witness to, attest, testify to |
| wonder (n.) | special power, miraculous quality |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| worthily (adv.) | justly, deservedly, rightly |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wrack (n.) | wreck, loss, shipwreck |
| wrack (n.) | wreck, loss, shipwreck |
| years (n.) | maturity, experience [coming through age] |
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