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.
| abate (v.) | deprive, strip, dispossess |
| abatement (n.) | lessening, decrease, diminution |
| abhorred (adj.) | horrifying, disgusting, abominable |
| abhorred (adj.) | horrifying, disgusting, abominable |
| abjure (v.) | swear to abandon, solemnly reject |
| able (v.) | strengthen, fortify, give power to |
| abroad (adv.) | in the outside world, freely at large, elsewhere, everywhere |
| abroad (adv.) | away from home, out of the house |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuse (v.) | deceive, mislead, fool, cheat |
| abuse (v.) | demean, do wrong to, dishonour |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| abused (adj.) | maltreated, wronged, violated |
| abused (adj.) | deceived, misled, fooled, cheated |
| accommodate (v.) | furnish, equip |
| action-taking (adj.) | taking legal action, litigious |
| addition (n.) | attribute, mark of honour, distinction [as if added to a coat--of-arms] |
| addition (n.) | attribute, mark of honour, distinction [as if added to a coat--of-arms] |
| addition (n.) | attribute, mark of honour, distinction [as if added to a coat--of-arms] |
| addition (n.) | external honour, distinctive style |
| address (v.) | make a formal address |
| admirable (adj.) | wondrous, marvellous, extraordinary |
| admiration (n.) | amazement, astonishment, wonder |
| ado (n.) | fuss, business, to-do |
| advancement (n.) | preferment, elevation, progress |
| advise, avise (v.) | consider, take thought, reflect |
| advise, avise (v.) | warn, counsel, caution |
| advise, avise (v.) | warn, counsel, caution |
| affect (v.) | assume, display, put on, practise in an artificial way |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affected (adj.) | disposed, inclined, minded |
| afoot (adv.) | on the go, in existence |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, ahead of |
| ague-proof (adj.) | immune to fevers, resistant to sickness |
| a-height (adv.) | on high, aloft |
| aidant (adj.) | helpful, assisting, beneficial |
| air (n.) | vapour, mist, exhalation |
| Ajax (n.) | [pron: 'ayjaks, OP also a'jayks] son of Telemon, king of Salamis (also called Ajax Telemonius); fought against Troy; proverbial for his size and strength |
| alarumed (adj.) | galvanized, activated, stirred to action |
| Albion (n.) | poetic name for England or Britain |
| all (adv.) | exclusively, totally, altogether |
| all (adv.) | exclusively, totally, altogether |
| allay (v.) | subside, abate, diminish, quell |
| all-licensed (adj.) | allowed to do anything, given free range |
| allow (v.) | approve, sanction, encourage |
| allow (v.) | permit to indulge, surrender, give over |
| allowance (n.) | permission, approval, sanction |
| allowance (n.) | permission, approval, sanction |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| anatomize, annothanize (v.) | dissect, reveal, lay open |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | former, earlier, past |
| ancient, aunchient (n.) | most experienced, senior officer |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even if |
| anchoring (adj.) | riding at anchor |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (n.) | retaliation, armed response |
| answer (v.) | cope with, face, encounter |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apish (adj.) | ape-like in copying, stupidly imitative |
| Apollo (n.) | Greek sun god, who pulls the sun across the sky in a horse-drawn chariot; god of prophecy [speaking through the Delphi oracle, poetry, music, archery, and healing |
| apothecary, pothecary (n.) | one who prepares and sells medicinal drugs |
| appertain (v.) | pertain, relate |
| apprehend (v.) | seize, arrest, lay hold of |
| apprehension (n.) | arrest, seizure, laying hold |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| arbitrament, arbitrement (n.) | deciding of a dispute, determination, settlement |
| argument (n.) | subject, point, theme, target |
| argument (n.) | subject of conversation, subject-matter, topic |
| arch (n.) | chief, master, lord |
| arms (n.) | weapons, armaments |
| aroint (v.) | be gone, away with you |
| arraign (v.) | put on trial, indict |
| arraign (v.) | put on trial, indict |
| arraign (v.) | put on trial, indict |
| arrant (adj.) | downright, absolute, unmitigated |
| array (n.) | attire, clothes, clothing, dress |
| array (v.) | clothe, dress, attire |
| art (n.) | knowledge, mastery, acquisition |
| aspect (n.) | [astrology] influential phase, direction of alignment |
| asquint (adv.) | with prejudice, in a distorted manner |
| assay (n.) | [short form] evidence, proof, indication |
| assurance (n.) | security, certainty, confidence |
| assured (adj.) | certain, definite, sure |
| assured (adj.) | certain, definite, sure |
| astronomical (adj.) | astrological, interpreting the heavens |
| attaint (n.) | condemnation, accusation |
| attask, attax (v.) | take to task, blame |
| attempt (v.) | attack, assail, subdue |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attendance (n.) | diligent service, dutiful ministration, assiduous attention |
| atwain, a twain (adv.) | in two, into two parts |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| auricular (adj.) | audible, hearable, perceived by the ear |
| authority (n.) | power, right, prerogative |
| authority (n.) | right to command, position of power |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| avert (v.) | redirect, turn away |
| avouch (v.) | declare, assert, affirm |
| avouch (v.) | declare, assert, affirm |
| a-work (adv.) | at work, in action |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| bag (n.) | money-bag, purse |
| ballow (n.) | cudgel, stick |
| balm (v.) | soothe, relieve, heal |
| ban (n.) | curse, malediction |
| bandy (v.) | exchange, swap, send to and fro |
| bandy (v.) | exchange, swap, send to and fro |
| barber-monger (n.) | frequenter of the barber-shop |
| bare-gnawn (adj.) | totally consumed, worn away to nothing |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| base (adj.) | poor, wretched, of low quality |
| baseness (n.) | socially inferior trait, plebeian quality |
| bastardizing (n.) | being conceived as a bastard |
| battle (n.) | army, fighting force, battalion |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| beadle (n.) | parish constable |
| bearing (n.) | carrying of hardships, enduring of woes |
| beastly (adj.) | beast-like, brutish, abominable |
| beat (v.) | hammer away, ponder furiously |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| bedlam (n.) | mad beggar, madman/woman, lunatic |
| Bedlam (n./adj.) | colloquial form of Bethlehem Hospital for the insane, in London |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| beget (v.), past form begot | produce, engender, give rise to |
| beget (v.), past form begot | give birth to, father, conceive |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | charm, captivate, bewitch |
| beholding (n.) | sight |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belly-pinched (adj.) | pinched with hunger, starving |
| bemadding (adj.) | making mad, maddening |
| bemeet (v.) | meet with, encounter |
| bemonster, be-monster (v.) | make monstrous, deform, pervert |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| bending (adj.) | overhanging, jutting, curved |
| benediction (n.) | blessing, happiness, prosperity |
| benediction (n.) | blessing, happiness, prosperity |
| benediction (n.) | blessing, spiritual gift |
| bench (v.) | take a seat on the bench |
| benison (n.) | blessing, benediction |
| benison (n.) | blessing, benediction |
| bereaved (adj.) | deprived, robbed, stolen |
| besort (v.) | befit, suit, be suitable for |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | speak for, arrange for, claim |
| best (n.) | best period, heyday, high point |
| bestir (v.) | arouse, rouse, make active |
| bestow (v.) | accommodate, lodge, quarter |
| bestow (v.) | accommodate, lodge, quarter |
| bestow (v.) | give, provide, grant |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | resolve, decide, have a mind |
| beweep (v.) | weep over, wet with tears |
| bewray (v.) | betray, reveal, expose |
| bewray (v.) | show, unmask, make known |
| bias (n.) | [weighting in a bowl causing it to run obliquely] inclination, tendency, leaning |
| bide (v.) | endure, suffer, undergo |
| biding (n.) | place to stay, dwelling |
| big (adj.) | loud, vocal, noisy |
| bill (n.) | [applied to various kinds of long-handled spear-like weapon] halberd; bill-hook |
| bind (v.), past form bound | pledge, vow, be under obligation |
| blame, to | to be blamed, blameworthy |
| blame, to | to be blamed, blameworthy |
| blank (n.) | bull's-eye, target centre; or: line of sight |
| block (n.) | [of hats] style, fashion, shape, mould |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blown (adj.) | swollen, inflated with pride |
| bobtail (adj.) | with a docked tail |
| bold (adj.) | over-confident, presumptuous, audacious, impudent |
| bold (v.) | make bold, hearten, encourage |
| bond (n.) | duty, commitment, obligation |
| bondage (n.) | condition of being bound, constraint, oppression |
| boon (n.) | petition, entreaty, request |
| boot (n.) | booty, plunder, spoils |
| boot (n.) | good, advantage, profit |
| boot, to | in addition, as well |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| bo-peep (n.) | peep-bo, peek-a-boo [a game played with babies] |
| border (v.) | keep within bounds, contain, confine |
| bosom, of one's | in one's confidence, entrusted with one's secrets |
| bosomed (adj.) | intimate, close |
| both (adv.) | the following set [of nouns - not restricted to two] |
| bound (adj.) | obliged, required, forced |
| bound (adj.) | ready, prepared |
| bound (n.) | territory, region, domain |
| bourn (n.) | frontier, destination, boundary |
| brach (n.) | hound [which hunts by scent], bitch |
| brach (n.) | hound [which hunts by scent], bitch |
| brass, braze (v.) | harden (like brass) |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| bravely (adv.) | in fine clothes, splendidly dressed |
| brazen-faced (adj.) | shameless, unblushing, unabashed |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breed (v.), past form bred | raise, bring up, support |
| breeding (n.) | raising, upbringing |
| brief (adj.) | quick, speedy, swift, expeditious |
| briefness (n.) | speedy action, promptness |
| bring away (v.) | fetch, bring along |
| broil (n.) | quarrel, row, disturbance |
| broken (adj.) | fragmentary, left-over |
| brother (n.) | equal, fellow, peer |
| brother (n.) | equal, fellow, peer |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| buoy up (v.) | surge, swell, rise up |
| business (n.) | deed, action, affair, task |
| butter (v.) | spread butter on |
| buzz (n.) | rumour, whisper, report |
| byle, bile (n.) | older forms of ‘boil’ |
| cadent (adj.) | falling, dropping, descending |
| 'cagion, 'casion (n.) | dialect version of ‘occasion’ [= cause] |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| Camelot (n.) | capital of King Arthur’s legendary kingdom |
| canker-bit (adj.) | worm-eaten, eaten away by canker grubs |
| capable (adj.) | able to inherit, entitled to possess property |
| carbonado (v.) | slash, cut [as if preparing meat for grilling] |
| carbuncle (n.) | tumour, growth, lump |
| carry (v.) | carry out, manage, conduct |
| carry (v.) | wield, exercise, exert |
| carry (v.) | endure, put up with |
| case (n.) | state, plight, situation, circumstance |
| case (n.) | state, plight, situation, circumstance |
| case (n.) | holder, covering, receptacle |
| casement (n.) | window [on hinges and able to be opened] |
| casualty (n.) | chance occurrence, uncertainty, precariousness |
| cat (n.) | civet cat [source of some perfumes] |
| catastrophe (n.) | denouement, final event in a play |
| cause (n.) | court case, legal action, matter before the court |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| 'ce (v.) | dialect version of ‘shall’ |
| censure (n.) | condemnation, blame, stricture |
| censure (v.) | pass judgement on, condemn, pronounce sentence on |
| censure (v.) | pass judgement on, condemn, pronounce sentence on |
| Centaur (n.) | creature with the upper half of a man and the rear legs of a horse; reputed for bestial behaviour |
| century (n.) | army company of 100 soldiers |
| civet (n.) | type of musky perfume [obtained form the civet cat] |
| clamor, clamour (n.) | protest, complaint, outcry |
| clamor, clamour (n.) | protest, complaint, outcry |
| clamor, clamour (n.) | protest, complaint, outcry |
| clap, at a | at one stroke, at once |
| clear (adj.) | pure, spotless, faultless |
| clip (v.) | cut short, abbreviate, curtail |
| close (adj.) | secret, concealed, hidden |
| closet (n.) | private chamber, study, own room |
| closet (n.) | private repository for valuables, cabinet |
| clothier's yard | yard [36 inches / c.90 cm] by which clothiers measured their cloth |
| clotpoll, clotpole, clatpole (n.) | blockhead, dolt, numskull |
| clout (n.) | [archery] pin fixing a target, cloth patch at the centre of a target; mark, bull |
| cock (n.) | small ship's boat, dinghy |
| cock (n.) | weathercock |
| cockney (n.) | squeamish woman, pampered lady |
| codpiece, cod-piece (n.) | penis |
| codpiece, cod-piece (n.) | cloth case or pocket worn by a man at the front of breeches or hose; also: what it contains |
| cohort (n.) | company of soldiers, military division |
| coining (n.) | making coins |
| colour (n.) | type, kind, nature |
| colours (n.) | battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners |
| come (v.) | come to pass, happen, turn out |
| comfort (n.) | encouragement, support, hope |
| comfort (v.) | assist, help, give aid to |
| comfortable (adj.) | comforting, encouraging, reassuring |
| comfortable (adj.) | comforting, encouraging, reassuring |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commission (n.) | formal body comprising justices of the peace |
| commit (v.) | commit adultery, offend, fornicate |
| commodity (n.) | asset, advantage, benefit |
| compact (adj.) | allied, in league, in collusion |
| compact (adj.) | made up, composed |
| compact (v.) | consolidate, confirm, strengthen |
| compeer (v.) | equal, match, be the peer of |
| compliment, complement (n.) | ceremony, etiquette, protocol |
| compliment, complement (n.) | ceremony, etiquette, protocol |
| composition (n.) | putting together, making up |
| composition (n.) | constitution, make-up, state [of mind and body] |
| compound (v.) | mix, mingle, combine |
| conceit (n.) | imagination, fancy, wit |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| conception (n.) | thinking, impression, suspicion |
| conclude (v.) | end, finish, close |
| condition (n.) | nature, state, circumstances |
| conduct (n.) | guidance, direction |
| conductor (n.) | leader, commander, chief |
| confine (n.) | limit, bound, domain |
| confined (adj.) | bounded, enclosed, rimmed |
| confusion (n.) | destruction, overthrow, ruin |
| conjunct (adj.) | coupled, conjoined, united |
| conjunct (adj.) | [Q variant] coupled, conjoined, united |
| consort (n.) | company, mob, crew |
| conspirant (n.) | conspirator, intriguer, plotter |
| constant (adj.) | settled, resolved, decided |
| constant (adj.) | settled, resolved, decided |
| constrain (v.) | force, compel, oblige |
| consumption (n.) | destruction, being consumed by fire |
| contemn (v.) | despise, scorn, treat with contempt |
| contemned (adj.) | despised, contemptible, despicable |
| contemned (adj.) | despised, contemptible, despicable |
| contend (v.) | fight, engage in combat, struggle |
| content (adj.) | satisfied, calm, easy in mind |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| contented (adj.) | calm, easy in mind, restrained |
| contentious (adj.) | hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome |
| continent (adj.) | self-restraining. self-controlled, discreet |
| continent (n.) | container, receptacle, enclosure |
| control (v.) | curb, restrain, hold back |
| control (v.) | curb, restrain, hold back |
| convenience (n.) | opportunity, occasion, suitable moment |
| convenient (adj.) | fitting, suitable, appropriate |
| convenient (adj.) | fitting, suitable, appropriate |
| converse (v.) | associate, keep company |
| convey (v.) | manage, conduct, carry on [in secrecy] |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| corky (adj.) | dry, withered, sapless |
| coronet (n.) | garland, wreath, circlet [of flowers, etc] |
| coronet (n.) | small crown [inferior to one worn by the sovereign] |
| coronet (n.) | small crown [inferior to one worn by the sovereign] |
| costard (n.) | [jocular: large kind of apple] head |
| couch (v.) | go to a lair, find shelter |
| counsel (n.) | advice, guidance, direction |
| countenance (n.) | demeanour, bearing, manner |
| countenance (n.) | demeanour, bearing, manner |
| countenance (n.) | appearance, aspect, look |
| countenance (n.) | position, standing, authority |
| course (n.) | [in bear-baiting] attack by a set of dogs |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (v.) | chase, hunt, pursue |
| court holy-water | gracious but empty promises, courtly flattery |
| courtesan, courtezan (n.) | prostitute, strumpet |
| cowish (adj.) | cowardly, irresolute, timorous |
| coxcomb (n.) | fool's cap [with a crest like a cock's crest] |
| coxcomb (n.) | head |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| cozener (n.) | cheat, deceiver, fraud |
| crab (n.) | crab-apple, sour apple |
| crack (v.) | split asunder, snap |
| cracked (adj.) | broken, crushed, fractured |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| creature (n.) | man, human |
| credit (n.) | trust, faith, belief |
| crewel (adj.) | [Q variant] made of a thin coloured worsted yarn |
| crime (n.) | sin, offence, wrong-doing |
| croak (v.) | rumble, growl |
| cross (adj.) | forked, zigzag |
| cross (n.) | trial, affliction, trouble |
| crowkeeper, crow-keeper (n.) | scarecrow, farmer's boy, person who keeps crows away |
| cruel (n.) | [unclear meaning] form of cruelty, cruel creature |
| cry (v.) | speak loudly, shout out, proclaim |
| cry (v.) | beg, entreat, implore |
| cub-drawn (adj.) | drained of milk by cubs, ravenous |
| cuckoo-flower (n.) | variety of wild flower growing at the time of year when cuckoos call |
| cullionly (adj.) | like a cullion [= rogue], rascally, despicable |
| cunning (n.) | ploy, ruse, clever device |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| cure (n.) | state of health, condition, soundness |
| curiosity (n.) | scrupulousness, fastidiousness, painstaking attention to detail |
| curiosity (n.) | scrupulousness, fastidiousness, painstaking attention to detail |
| curiosity (n.) | scrupulousness, fastidiousness, painstaking attention to detail |
| curious (adj.) | finely made, skilfully wrought, elaborate |
| curst (adj.) | angry, furious, fierce |
| curtsy, curtsey (n.) | act of courteous respect, deferential action, bow |
| cushing (n.) | cushion |
| custom (n.) | habit, usual practice, customary use |
| cut off (v.) | remove, take away, reduce |
| cutpurse (n.) | pickpocket, thief, robber |
| dally (v.) | delay, linger, loiter |
| dark (adj.) | undivulged, secret, unrevealed |
| darkling (adv.) | in the dark, in darkness |
| darnel (n.) | weeds, cockle, tares |
| dart (v.) | hurl like an arrow |
| daub (v.) | pretend, fake, pass off |
| daub (v.) | bedaub, smear, defile |
| dawning (n.) | dawn, daybreak, early morning |
| deadly (adj.) | deathly, death-like |
| deadly (adj.) | deathly, death-like |
| deal (n.) | amount, quantity |
| deal (v.) | bestow, apportion, grant |
| deal (v.) | express oneself, speak |
| dear (adj.) | important, major, significant |
| dear (adj.) | important, major, significant |
| dearth (n.) | scarcity, shortage, lack [of food], famine |
| death-practised (adj.) | whose death has been plotted |
| deathsman (n.) | executioner |
| deboshed, deboyst (adj.) | debauched, corrupted, depraved |
| decay (n.) | decline, downturn, falling off |
| decline (v.) | incline, lean, bend |
| deed (n.) | performance, action |
| deer (n.) | animal, beast |
| degree (n.) | rank, station, standing |
| degree (n.) | measure, extent, amount |
| dejected (adj.) | cast down, abased, humbled |
| delicate (adj.) | sensitive, tender, not robust |
| delicate (adj.) | cunning, ingenious, skilful |
| demand (n.) | question, enquiry, request |
| demand (v.) | request to tell, question, ask [about] |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| deny (v.) | disallow, forbid, refuse permission [for] |
| dependant (n.) | attendant, servant, retainer |
| depositary (n.) | trustee, manager of affairs |
| deprive (v.) | dispossess, disinherit |
| dern, dearn, dearne (adj.) | dread, dark, sombre |
| derogate (adj.) | degenerate, debased, degraded |
| descry (n.) | sighting, spotting, discovery of what is distant |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| desert, desart (n.) | worthy deed, meritorious action |
| deserving (n.) | worthiness, desert, merit |
| deserving (n.) | reward, recompense, desert |
| deserving (n.) | reward, recompense, desert |
| desire (v.) | request, wish, ask [for] |
| desperate (adj.) | disregarding, careless, reckless |
| desperately (adv.) | despairingly, in a state of hopelessness |
| detain (v.) | keep back, withhold, retain |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| detested (adj.) | detestable, loathsome, hateful |
| difference (n.) | class difference, distinction of rank |
| difference (n.) | quarrel, disagreement, dispute |
| difference (n.) | change, variation, shifting |
| diffidence (n.) | distrust, misgiving, lack of confidence |
| diffuse (v.) | disguise, obscure, make indistinct |
| digest, disgest (v.) | take in, incorporate, assimilate |
| diligent (adj.) | assiduous, persistent |
| dimension (n.) | (plural) parts of the body, organs |
| disbranch (v.) | remove a branch, cut off, sever |
| discern (v.) | distinguish, make a difference between |
| disclaim (v.) | disown, repudiate, renounce [connection with] |
| disclaim (v.) | disown, repudiate, renounce [connection with] |
| discommend (v.) | find fault with, disapprove of, criticize |
| discover (v.) | expose, uncover, give away |
| discovery (n.) | reconnaisance, reconnoitring, spying |
| disease (n.) | mental illness, disturbance of mind |
| dishonoured (adj.) | dishonourable, dishonouring, shameful |
| dislike (n.) | discord, disagreement, dissension |
| dismantle (v.) | strip off, remove, take away |
| disnatured (adj.) | unnatural, aberrant, outlandish |
| disordered (adj.) | disorderly, unruly, riotous |
| disordered (adj.) | disorderly, unruly, riotous |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | hasty removal, speedy concealment |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | dismissal, leave to go |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deprive, dispossess |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| display (v.) | act, behave, carry on |
| disposition (n.) | composure, state of mind, temperament |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disquantity (v.) | lessen in quantity, reduce, cut down |
| disquietly (adv.) | uneasily, in a disturbing manner |
| dissipation (n.) | dispersal, break-up, dissolving |
| dissolution (n.) | total destruction, disintegration |
| dissolve (v.) | melt into tears, break down in grief |
| distaff (n.) | device for weaving, spindle |
| distaste (v.) | dislike, not relish, be averse to |
| distract (adj.) | deranged, mad, mentally disturbed |
| ditch-dog (n.) | dead dog thrown in a ditch |
| divinity (n.) | theology |
| division (n.) | dissension, discord, disunity |
| division (n.) | dissension, discord, disunity |
| do de (int.) | [repeated] sound of teeth chattering |
| dog-hearted (adj.) | cruel, callous, malevolent |
| dolour (n.) | sorrow, grief, lamentation |
| domestic (adj.) | internal, to do with home affairs, local |
| dominion (n.) | land, territory, province |
| dotage (n.) | feebleness of mind, senility |
| dotage (n.) | feebleness of mind, senility |
| dotage (n.) | feebleness of mind, senility |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| doubtful (adj.) | fearful, worried, apprehensive |
| dower (n.) | dowry, property or wealth given with a wife |
| dower (n.) | dowry, property or wealth given with a wife |
| dower (n.) | dowry, property or wealth given with a wife |
| dower (n.) | dowry, property or wealth given with a wife |
| dower (v.) | give a dower to, endow |
| dowerless (adj.) | lacking a dowry |
| dowerless (adj.) | lacking a dowry |
| dragon's tail | [astrology] intersection of the orbit of the descending moon and that of the sun [associated with lechery] |
| draw (v.) | pull out, force out |
| draw (v.) | take up, receive, collect |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| dread (adj.) | frightening, terrifying, fearful |
| dread-bolted (adj.) | with frightening thunderbolts |
| drive (v.) | hasten, fly, move off quickly |
| dull (adj.) | gloomy, melancholic, sullen |
| duteous (adj.) | dutiful, obedient, of allegiance |
| ear (n.) | hearing, listening, paying attention |
| ear-bussing (adj.) | ear-kissing, reaching the ear only as rumours |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effect (n.) | sign, mark, token, manifestation |
| effect (n.) | sign, mark, token, manifestation |
| effect (n.) | drift, tenor, import |
| elbow (v.) | jostle, thrust back, crowd in |
| election (n.) | choice, preference |
| element (n.) | place, sphere, station |
| element (n.) | (plural) forces of nature, atmospheric powers |
| element (n.) | (plural) forces of nature, atmospheric powers |
| elf (v.) | tangle, mat, twist |
| embossed (adj.) | swollen, bulging, protuberant |
| end (n.) | ultimate end, end of all things |
| endure (v.) | live out a life, continue in existence |
| engine (n.) | mechanical device, lever, implement |
| enguard (v.) | protect, preserve, shield |
| enjoy (v.) | possess in love, sleep with |
| enormous (adj.) | disorderly, abnormal, monstrous |
| enridged (adj.) | thrown into ridges, rippling |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| entertain (v.) | treat, deal with, handle |
| entertainment (n.) | hospitality, provision for needs |
| entreat, intreat (v.) | negotiate, intervene, parley |
| epicurism (n.) | gluttony, gorging, sensual excess |
| equally (adv.) | with justice, justly, impartially |
| equity (n.) | justice, impartiality, fairness |
| esperance (n.) | hope, expectation, optimism |
| essay (n.) | trial, testing, proof |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| even over (v.) | make sense of, straighten out |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| evidence (n.) | evidence against someone, witnesses for the prosecution |
| excellent (adj.) | [in a bad or neutral sense] exceptionally great, supreme, extreme |
| execution (n.) | action, performance, doing |
| exhibition (n.) | allowance, pension, maintenance |
| expense (n.) | spending, using up, laying out |
| express (v.) | show, reveal, display |
| extremity (n.) | utmost severity, extreme intensity, hardship |
| extremity (n.) | utmost degree, greatest amount |
| eye (n.) | sight, view, presence |
| eyeless (adj.) | blind, sightless, unseeing |
| face (n.) | appearance, outward show, look |
| fain (adj.) | satisfied, well pleased, glad |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faint (adj.) | feeble, half-hearted |
| faintly (adv.) | hardly, scarcely, very slightly |
| faith (v.) | believe, trust, credit |
| falchion (n.) | curved broadsword |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adv.) | wrongly, erroneously, in error |
| familiar (adj.) | unduly intimate, too close |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fantastically (adv.) | fancifully, grotesquely, bizarrely |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fashion (v.) | form, shape, make [into] |
| fast (adj.) | firm, fixed, definite |
| fastened (adj.) | determined, steadfast, confirmed |
| father (n.) | old man, venerable sir |
| father (v.) | be dealt with by a father |
| fault (n.) | sin, offence, crime |
| favour (n.) | mark of favour, gift, token [often a love-token] |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| fear (v.) | frighten, scare, terrify, daunt |
| fearfully (adv.) | frighteningly, terrifyingly |
| feel (v.) | react to, be affected by |
| feel (v.) | test, discover, sound out |
| feeling (adj.) | deeply felt, heartfelt, acutely sensed |
| feelingly (adv.) | in ways that reach the senses |
| felicitate (adj.) | made happy, joyful, ecstatic |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fell (n.) | skin, hide |
| fellow (n.) | companion, associate |
| fen-sucked (adj.) | rising from marshes |
| festinate (adj.) | speedy, hasty, hurried |
| fetch (n.) | dodge, stratagem, contrivance |
| field (n.) | wasteland, wilderness |
| fierce (adj.) | ardent, active, vigorous |
| filth (n.) | vile creature, foul animal |
| fine, in | in the end, finally, in conclusion |
| finical (adj.) | nit-picking, fussy, over-particular |
| fire hence / out (v.) | drive away by fire |
| fire-new (adj.) | fresh from the fire, brand-new, freshly minted |
| first (n.) | beginning, outset, start |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fitchew, fichew, ficho (n.) | polecat, skunk; also: prostitute |
| fitly (adv.) | at the right time, at a suitable moment |
| fitly (adv.) | justly, fittingly, aptly |
| fitness (n.) | proper behaviour, appropriate conduct |
| fixed (adj.) | rooted, established, in place |
| flake (n.) | lock of hair |
| flash (v.) | break out suddenly, move abruptly |
| flaw (n.) | fragment, tiny piece |
| flawed (adj.) | cracked, broken |
| flesh (v.) | initiate, introduce [to bloodshed] |
| fleshment (n.) | first achievement, successful accomplishment |
| Flibberdigibbet (n.) | [pron: fliberdi'jibet] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| Flibberdigibbet (n.) | [pron: fliberdi'jibet] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| flying-off (n.) | desertion, defection, forsaking |
| foin (n.) | sword-thrust |
| follow (v.) | act as a follower, be an attendant [on] |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fool (n.) | [term of endearment or pity] dear, darling, innocent creature |
| foot (n.) | foothold, position, presence |
| foot (v.) | gain a foothold, land |
| foot (v.) | gain a foothold, land |
| foot (v.) | pace, walk about |
| fop (n.) | fool, buffoon, jackass |
| foppery (n.) | folly, foolishness, stupidity |
| foppish (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| forbear (v.) | control oneself, have patience [for] |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forbear (v.) | leave alone, avoid, stay away [from] |
| forbearance (n.) | absence, abstention, staying away |
| fordo (v.) | put an end to, kill, destroy |
| fordo (v.) | put an end to, kill, destroy |
| fore-vouched (adj.) | previously declared, earlier affirmed |
| forfended (adj.) | forbidden, prohibited, denied |
| fork (n.) | (plural) legs |
| fork (n.) | barbed arrow-head |
| forked (adj.) | having two legs |
| forlorn (adj.) | wretched, abandoned, destitute |
| form (n.) | formal procedure, due process, formality |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| fortune (n.) | good fortune, success |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| foster-nurse (n.) | nurse who brings up someone else's child as her own |
| foulness (n.) | immorality, impurity, depravity |
| frame (v.) | arrange, organize, plan |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| frank (adj.) | generous, liberal, bounteous |
| Frateretto, Fraterretto (n.) | [pron: frate'retoh] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| fraught (adj.) | filled, laden, packed |
| free (adj.) | free of worry, untroubled, carefree |
| free (adj.) | free of worry, untroubled, carefree |
| free (adj.) | free of worry, untroubled, carefree |
| fret (v.) | wear out, eat away, erode |
| fretful (adj.) | angry, irritated, ill-tempered |
| friendship (n.) | friendly act, favour, act of kindness |
| front (n.) | forehead, face |
| frontlet (n.) | forehead, ornamental headband [of frowns] |
| fruitfully (adv.) | plentifully, amply, abundantly |
| full (adj.) | ideal, perfect, complete |
| full (adv.) | fully, completely, properly |
| fumiter (n.) | fumitory [variety of weed] |
| furnishing (n.) | decoration, surface factor, window-dressing |
| furrow-weed (n.) | weed growing in the furrows of ploughed fields |
| fut (int.) | [unclear] probably [Christ's] foot |
| gad, upon the | suddenly, as if pricked with a gad [= goad] |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gale (n.) | wind, breeze |
| gall (n.) | bitterness, spitefulness, vindictiveness |
| gall (n.) | irritation, annoyance |
| gallow (v.) | frighten, scare, startle |
| garb (n.) | manner, style, fashion |
| gast (v.) | frighten, alarm, scare |
| gate (n.) | way, road, path |
| gather (v.) | infer, work out [for oneself], guess at |
| gauntlet (n.) | armoured glove protecting the hand and wrist |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| generation (n.) | family, progeny |
| generous (adj.) | well-bred, mannerly, noble-minded |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentlewoman (n.) | [formally polite address] madam |
| germen (n.) | seed, life-forming elements |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| ghost (n.) | spirit, soul |
| gilded (adj.) | glittering, gold-coloured, tinged with gold |
| gilded (adj.) | glittering, gold-coloured, tinged with gold |
| gilded (adj.) | glittering, gold-coloured, tinged with gold |
| girdle (n.) | waist |
| glance (v.) | touch, have an impact |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass eyes | spectacles |
| glass-gazing (adj.) | admiring oneself in the mirror |
| go (v.) | walk, travel on foot |
| go to it | copulate, have sexual intercourse |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodman (adj.) | [title for a person under the rank of gentleman] mister, master |
| goodman (adj.) | [title for a person under the rank of gentleman] mister, master |
| goodness (n.) | benefit, advantage, successful outcome |
| good-years (n.) | [unclear meaning] good times to come |
| gored (adj.) | deeply wounded, bleeding |
| govern (v.) | restrain, control, hold in check |
| grace (n.) | favour, good will |
| grace (n.) | favour, good will |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| graced (adj.) | stately, dignified, gracious |
| great (adj.) | valiant, noble, honourable |
| groom (n.) | fellow, character, creature |
| gross (adj.) | vile, abhorrent, wicked |
| gross (adj.) | large, big, huge |
| grossly (adv.) | openly, blatantly, brazenly |
| grumble (v.) | mutter, mumble, growl |
| guessingly (adv.) | as conjecture, by guesswork |
| guilty (adj.) | responsible [for], answerable [for] |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| halcyon (n.) | kingfisher |
| half-blooded (adj.) | of only one noble parent; bastard |
| halter (n.) | rope with a noose [for hanging] |
| halter (n.) | rope with a noose [for hanging] |
| handy-dandy | choose, make your choice [from the children's game: choosing which hand holds an object] |
| hap (v.) | happen, take place, come to pass |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happy (adj.) | opportune, appropriate, propitious, favourable |
| happy (adj.) | fortunate, lucky, favoured |
| happy (adj.) | fortunate, lucky, favoured |
| happy (adj.) | fortunate, lucky, favoured |
| hard (adj.) | unpleasant, harsh, cruel |
| hard (adj.) | unpleasant, harsh, cruel |
| hard (adj.) | difficult, not easy [to obtain] |
| hard (adv.) | close, near |
| hardoke (n.) | variety of weedy plant, possibly burdock |
| hatch (n.) | lower part of a door, half-door, gate |
| head-lugged (adj.) | pulled along by the ears; or: baited, tormented |
| headpiece (n.) | head-covering |
| heady (adj.) | reckless, headstrong, impulsive |
| heart (n.) | courage, spirit, valour |
| heat, in the | while feeling heated, while worked up |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | weary, exhausted, worn out |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| Hecat, Hecate (n.) | [pron: 'hekat, 'hekatee] Greek goddess of the underworld; associated with magic, ghosts, witchcraft |
| heels, out at | penniless, destitute, in desperate straights |
| hell-hated (adj.) | hated as hell is hated |
| helm (n.) | covering of hair |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| hemlock (n.) | variety of poisonous plant |
| high (adj.) | important, major, special |
| high-engendered (adj.) | coming from the heavens, brought into being from above |
| high-judging (adj.) | judging from on high |
| history (n.) | story, tale, narrative |
| hit (v.) | agree, be in accord; or: strive, aim |
| Hobbididence (n.) | [pron: hobi'didens] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | bear, tolerate, endure |
| hold (v.) | stop, cease, hold on |
| hold (v.) | stand firm, continue, carry on |
| holla (int.) | whoa, stop [to a horse] |
| holla, holloa (v.) | halloo, shout, call out [to] |
| hollowness (n.) | insincerity, hypocrisy, lip-service |
| hollowness (n.) | insincerity, hypocrisy, lip-service |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honesty (n.) | honour, integrity, uprightness |
| honour (n.) | noble rank, position of dignity, title of renown |
| honoured (adj.) | honourable, dignified, virtuous |
| horn (n.) | drinking-horn |
| horrible (adv.) | extremely, exceedingly, terribly |
| host (n.) | inn, lodging, place of shelter |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| hot (adj.) | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen |
| hot (adj.) | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen |
| hotly (adv.) | ardently, desperately, avidly |
| hovel (v.) | find poor shelter [as in a hovel] |
| hurricano (n.) | water-spout |
| hurtless (adv.) | without hurting, harmlessly |
| hysterica passio | [Latin: hysterical passion] hysteria |
| chafe (v.) | fret, rage, seethe |
| challenge (v.) | demand as a right, claim, call for, insist on |
| champain, champaign (n./adj.) | expanse of open countryside |
| champion (n.) | warrior, fighter, man of valour |
| chance (n.) | fortune, lot, destiny |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| change (n.) | change of mind, changeableness, caprice |
| character (n.) | handwriting, style of writing, lettering |
| character (n.) | handwriting, style of writing, lettering |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (n.) | responsibility, culpability |
| charge (v.) | order, command, enjoin |
| charge (v.) | order, command, enjoin |
| charm (n.) | magic spell, enchantment |
| che (pron.) | dialect version of ‘I’ |
| check (n.) | reprimand, reproof, rebuke |
| check (v.) | restrain, stop, hold back |
| check (v.) | rebuke, scold, reprimand |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chiding (n.) | telling-off, scolding, rebuke |
| child (v.) | be dealt with by children |
| Child Roland | Charlemagne's most famous knight, as recounted in various ballads |
| childhood (n.) | filial relationship, duty owed to parents |
| child-changed (adj.) | changed by his children; or: changed into a child |
| 'chill (pron. + v.) | dialect version of ‘I will’ |
| choice (adj.) | chosen, specially worthy, excellent |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| choleric (adj.) | inclined to anger, hot-tempered, irascible |
| chough (n.) | jackdaw |
| 'chould (v.) | dialect version of ‘I should’ |
| idle (adj.) | mad, crazy, lunatic |
| idle (adj.) | useless, barren, worthless |
| idle (adj.) | useless, barren, worthless |
| idle (adj.) | inactive, unmoving, inert |
| if for (conj.) | because |
| ignobly (adv.) | dishonourably, shamefully, badly |
| ignorance (n.) | negligence, obtuseness, lack of understanding |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| image (n.) | embodiment, instance, form |
| image (n.) | embodiment, instance, form |
| image (n.) | embodiment, instance, form |
| imagination (n.) | delusion, fancy, imagining |
| immediacy (n.) | position closest to the sovereign, being next in standing |
| imperfect (adj.) | unfinished, incomplete |
| impertinency (n.) | irrelevance, nonsense, senselessness |
| import (v.) | be of importance to, concern, matter to |
| import (v.) | signify, mean, suggest |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| importuned (adj.) | beseeching, pleading, imploring |
| impressed (adj.) | conscripted, forced to enlist |
| improper (adj.) | unfitting, unsuitable, inappropriate |
| in-a-door (adv.) | indoors |
| incense (v.) | incite, urge, set on |
| incline to (v.) | lean towards, favour, support |
| indistinguished, undistinguished (adj.) | limitless, unimaginable, beyond apprehension |
| infirmity (n.) | defect, flaw, weakness |
| inflamed (adj.) | fervent, glowing, ardent |
| ingenious (adj.) | alert, fully conscious, intelligent, capable |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| ingrateful (adj.) | ungrateful, unappreciative |
| inherit (v.) | possess, hold power over |
| injunction (n.) | order, directive, command |
| intelligence (n.) | information, news, communication |
| intelligent (adj.) | bearing intelligence, giving inside information |
| intelligent (adj.) | bearing intelligence, giving inside information |
| intelligent (adj.) | bearing intelligence, giving inside information |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| interess (v.) | admit, give a share, lay claim |
| interest (n.) | valid claim [on], rights of possession [to] |
| interlude, enterlude (n.) | short play, theatrical performance [staged to fill an interval] |
| intermission (n.) | interruption; or: pausing |
| intrinse (adj.) | intricate, involved; or: inward, secret |
| invention (n.) | plan, scheme, stratagem |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| jakes (n.) | lavatory, privy, latrine |
| jealous (adj.) | suspicious, mistrustful, wary, watchful |
| jealous (adj.) | suspicious, mistrustful, wary, watchful |
| joint-stool, join-stool, joined-stool (n.) | well-made stool [by a joiner] [also used in phrases of ridicule] |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| jovial (adj.) | majestic, like Jove [Jupiter] |
| judgement (n.) | opinion, estimation, assessment |
| judgement (n.) | opinion, estimation, assessment |
| judgement (n.) | judgement day |
| judicious (adj.) | appropriate, fitting, proper |
| Jug (n.) | pet-name for Joan; sweetheart, mistress |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| Jupiter, Jove (n.) | Roman supreme god; associated with the heavens and the weather, especially thunder and lightning; husband of Juno |
| just (adj.) | accurate, exact, precise |
| just (adj.) | honourable, loyal, faithful |
| justicer (n.) | judge |
| justicer (n.) | judge |
| justicer (n.) | judge |
| keep (v.) | stay within, remain inside |
| kennel (v.) | go outside to the dog-house |
| kibe (n.) | chilblain, inflamed heel |
| kind (n.) | manner, way, state |
| kite (n.) | bird of prey; thieving bird [of ill omen; also, strong term of abuse] |
| knap (v.) | hit, knock, rap |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| knee (v.) | kneel before, beg, supplicate |
| labour (n.) | service, effort, hard work |
| lad (n.) | serving-man, man of low birth [not necessarily young] |
| lag of | lagging behind, lingering after |
| lance (n.) | lancer, horse soldier armed with a lance [a metal-ended shaft] |
| large (adj.) | grandiose, impressive sounding |
| large (adj.) | generous, bountiful, liberal, lavish |
| large (adj.) | generous, bountiful, liberal, lavish |
| late (adj.) | recent, not long past |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| late, of | recently, a little while ago |
| lately (adv.) | recently, of late |
| latch (v.) | catch, nick |
| lecher (v.) | copulate, play the part of a lecher |
| lending (n.) | (plural) something lent, borrowing |
| let-alone (n.) | power to interfere, ability to hinder |
| lethargy (v.) | affect with lethargy, dull, subdue |
| levy (v.) | enlist, conscript, muster |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| light (adj.) | facile, frivolous, of no consequence |
| light (v.) | alight, descend, fall, come to rest |
| light on (v.) | come across, meet with, chance upon |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like, the | the same |
| likeness (n.) | appearance, look |
| Lipsbury (n.) | [unclear meaning; perhaps: ‘lips-town’] space between the lips, jaws |
| list (n.) | muster, troop, band, recruitment |
| list (v.) | listen to, pay attention to |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| litter (n.) | [transportable] bed, couch |
| little-seeming (adj.) | [difficult meaning] of no account; or: who refuses to acknowledge appearances |
| living (n.) | possessions, means of support, livelihood |
| loathly (adv.) | with such loathing, with detestation |
| long-ingraffed (adj.) | long-implanted, long-engrafted, habitual |
| look (v.) | expect, anticipate, hope, await the time |
| look (v.) | find, seek, look for |
| look about (v.) | be on the lookout, be wary |
| look for (v.) | expect, hope for, anticipate |
| looped (adj.) | full of holes |
| lose (v.) | ruin the reputation of, destroy the credibility of |
| lose (v.) | harm, damage |
| loss (n.) | perdition, destruction |
| louse (v.) | become lice-infested |
| love (n.) | expression of love, love-vow |
| low (adj.) | humble, lowly, inferior |
| low (adj.) | humble, lowly, inferior |
| lowness (n.) | degradation, abasement, decline |
| loyal (adj.) | legitimate; faithful |
| lubber (n.) | clumsy dolt, blundering lout |
| lurk (v.) | keep hidden, stay out of sight |
| lust-dieted (adj.) | pleasure-gorged, self-indulgent |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| luxury (n.) | lust, lechery, lasciviousness |
| lym (n.) | [doubtful reading] bloodhound |
| mad (v.) | madden, exasperate, infuriate |
| made (adj.) | resolved, framed, decided |
| Mahu (n.) | [pron: 'mahhu] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| Mahu (n.) | [pron: 'mahhu] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| machination (n.) | plotting, intrigue, scheming |
| machination (n.) | plotting, intrigue, scheming |
| main (n.) | mainland |
| mainly (adv.) | entirely, completely, totally |
| make (v.) | do, perform, carry out |
| make from (v.) | [unclear meaning] avoid, beware; or: let go, release |
| make good | hold, secure, make sure of |
| make nothing of | treat as worthless, deal with contemptuously |
| make on (v.) | make of, compose, form |
| make up (v.) | reconcile, settle, arrange |
| malediction (n.) | cursing, invective, denunciation |
| man (n.) | human nature, humanity [as opposed to beasts] |
| man (n.) | manliness, courage, valour |
| mantle (n.) | surface vegetable matter, covering |
| mar (v.) | ruin, harm, injure, damage |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (v.) | join together, unite |
| marvel (v.) | wonder, be curious |
| mate (n.) | companion, associate, comrade |
| mate and make | husband and wife |
| material (adj.) | full of matter, containing substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | significance, import, meaning |
| mature (adj.) | ready, ripe, set |
| maugre (prep.) | [pron: 'mawguh] in spite of |
| mead (n.) | meadow |
| mean (adj.) | of low rank, inferior in position, less important |
| mean (n.) | (plural) resources, wherewithal, wealth |
| mean (v.) | intend, purpose, mean to act |
| meaning (n.) | design, intention, purpose |
| meaning (n.) | design, intention, purpose |
| measure (n.) | course of action, means |
| meat (n.) | edible part |
| meat (n.) | foodstuff, fodder, scraps |
| medicine (n.) | poison |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meiny (n.) | household retinue, followers |
| memory (n.) | reminder, memento |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mere (adj.) | sole, personal, particular |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merit (n.) | reward, just desert |
| merit (n.) | desert, deserving, inner worth |
| Merlin (n.) | good wizard or sage whose magic helped King Arthur; famous for his prophecies |
| mess (n.) | serving of food, dish |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mettle, mettell (n.) | spirit, temperament, disposition |
| milk-livered (adj.) | chicken-hearted, cowardly |
| mince (v.) | suggest by walking pretentiously, give an affected impression of |
| minikin (adj.) | shrill; or: dainty, tiny |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| miscarry (v.) | come to harm, perish, meet death |
| misconstruction (n.) | misunderstanding, misinterpretation |
| miscreant (n.) | unbeliever, heretic |
| mischief (n.) | harm, injury, damage |
| mischief (n.) | harm, injury, damage |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, uninflated, free from exaggeration |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
| Modo (n.) | [pron: 'mohdoh] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| Modo (n.) | [pron: 'mohdoh] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| moiety (n.) | share, portion, part |
| monopoly (n.) | exclusive trading right granted by the sovereign |
| monster (v.) | make a monster of |
| moonshine (n.) | month |
| moonshine (n.) | moonlight |
| mopping (n.) | grimacing, making faces |
| moral (adj.) | full of moral sentiments, arguing the pros and cons |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortified (adj.) | deadened, dead to feeling, numbed |
| motion (n.) | [fencing] attack, execution |
| motley (n.) | distinctive dress of a fool |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| mowing (n.) | grimacing, making mouths |
| mum (int.) | be quiet, shush |
| muster (n.) | (plural) enlistment of soldiers, mobilizing of troops |
| mutiny (n.) | riot, civil disturbance, state of discord |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| name (v.) | give particulars of, speak about, describe |
| natural (adj.) | feeling proper affection, having normal feelings |
| natural fool | born fool, simpleton by nature |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | natural powers, normal state [of mind and body] |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| naught, nought (adj.) | improper, offensive, naughty |
| naughty (adj.) | bad, nasty, horrible |
| naughty (adj.) | wicked, evil, vile |
| nearly (adv.) | closely, particularly, especially |
| neat (adj.) | posh, elegant, trim, refined |
| neighbour (v.) | be close, be well acquainted [with] |
| Nero (n.) | [pron: 'neeroh] Roman emperor, 1st-c, who slew his mother, Agrippina; said to have played on his lute while watching Rome burn; considered a model of cruelty |
| nether (adj.) | belonging to the earth, earthly, worldly |
| nether-stock (n.) | stocking for the lower leg |
| nicely (adv.) | scrupulously, punctiliously, meticulously, fastidiously |
| nicely (adv.) | scrupulously, punctiliously, meticulously, fastidiously |
| nighted (adj.) | blacked-out, overtaken by night |
| nimble (adj.) | sudden, swift, rapid |
| ninefold (n.) | set of nine attendants |
| noble (adj.) | of good breeding, high-born |
| noise (n.) | report, rumour, news |
| noiseless (adj.) | peaceful, tranquil, quiet |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| nothing (n.) | no-one, nobody |
| nothing (n.) | no point, no particular |
| nothing (n.) | nonsense, emptiness, rubbish |
| notice (n.) | recognition, official acknowledgement |
| notion (n.) | understanding, awareness, intellect |
| nuncle (n.) | child-like shortening of ‘mine uncle’; guardian, master |
| nursery (n.) | nursing, loving care, ministering |
| O (n.) | cipher, zero, nought |
| Obidicut (n.) | [pron: o'bidikut] in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| object (n.) | spectacle, sight, object of attention |
| object (n.) | spectacle, sight, object of attention |
| obscured (adj.) | disguised, covert, incognito |
| observant (n.) | ingratiating attendant, obsequious servant |
| occasion (n.) | ground, reason, cause, matter |
| occasion (n.) | ground, reason, cause, matter |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| occupation (n.) | calling, habit, business |
| oeillade (n.) | [pron: 'iliad, uh'yahd] ] amorous glance, look of love, ogle |
| offence (n.) | damage, injury, harm |
| offend (v.) | harm, hurt, pain |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| old (adj.) | normal, usual, commonplace |
| on (prep.) | of |
| only (adv.) | as a sole exception, excepting |
| ope (v.) | open |
| open (adj.) | displayed, made visible |
| operation (n.) | effect, force, influence, power |
| operative (adj.) | effective, efficacious, capable of working |
| opinion (n.) | public opinion, popular judgement |
| opposeless (adj.) | unable to be resisted, unchallengeable |
| opposite (adj.) | opposed, hostile, adverse, antagonistic [to] |
| opposite (n.) | opponent, adversary, anatagonist |
| opposite (n.) | opponent, adversary, anatagonist |
| orb (n.) | sphere, planet, star, heavenly body |
| order (n.) | prescribed practice, normal procedure |
| ordinance (n.) | decree, divine rule, injunction |
| out (adv.) | away from home, abroad |
| outface (v.) | defy, intimidate, overcome by confronting |
| out-jest (v.) | overcome with the force of jokes |
| outparamour (v.) | have more lovers than |
| out-storm (v.) | rage more violently than a storm |
| out-wall (n.) | external appearance, outer clothing |
| outward (adj.) | external, surface, superficial |
| overlook (v.) | look over, peruse, read through |
| overlooking (n.) | perusal, inspection, scrutiny |
| overlusty , over-lusty (adj.) | too vigorous, over-active |
| overread, over-read (v.) | read over, read through |
| overskip (v.) | pass over without noticing, jump lightly over |
| overtake (v.) | catch up to, come up with |
| overture (n.) | disclosure, revelation |
| overwatched (adj.) | wearied from too much watching, exhausted from lack of sleep |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pack (n.) | gang, group, circle, confederacy |
| pack (v.) | take [oneself] off, be off, depart |
| packing (n.) | plotting, contriving, underhand dealing |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| pander, pandar (n.) | pimp, procurer, go-between |
| parricide (n.) | patricide, murder of a father |
| part (n.) | remnant, fragment, vestige |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| partial (adj.) | biased, prejudiced, self-interested |
| particular (adj.) | personal, special, private |
| particular (adj.) | personal, special, private |
| particular (n.) | individual person, self |
| parti-eyed (adj.) | [unclear meaning] with eyes of mixed colours; bleeding |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| party (n.) | side, faction, camp |
| pass (n.) | predicament, juncture, critical point |
| pass (v.) | pass sentence, adjudicate |
| pass (v.) | pass away, pass from life, die |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| paste (n.) | pastry, doughy mixture |
| pat (adv.) | neatly, opportunely, aptly |
| patience (n.) | endurance, fortitude, composure |
| patient (adj.) | calm, serene, of quiet mind |
| patiently (adv.) | with endurance, with fortitude |
| patrimony (n.) | estate, inheritance, property |
| pattern (n.) | picture, model, specimen, example |
| pawn (n.) | pledge, surety, forfeit |
| pawn down (v.) | stake, pledge, risk |
| peace (v.) | be still, keep silent, be calm |
| peascod (n.) | pea-plant, pea-pod |
| pelican (adj.) | bird reputed to feed her young with her own blood |
| pell-mell (adv.) | in headlong confusion, in disordered haste |
| pelting (adj.) | paltry, petty, worthless, insignificant |
| pendulous (adj.) | overhanging, suspended overhead |
| penning (n.) | handwriting, penmanship |
| perdie, perdy (int.) | [French 'par Dieu'] by God |
| perdu (n.) | sentinel exposed to danger, sentry placed in a hazardous position |
| perfect (adj.) | adult, grown up, mature |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perforce (adv.) | forcibly, by force, violently |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| peril, at | at risk of punishment |
| period (n.) | end, purpose, goal |
| period (n.) | point of completion, fitting conclusion, consummation |
| persever (v.) | persevere, persist, keep at it |
| philosopher (n.) | one learned in natural philosophy, sage |
| philosopher (n.) | one learned in natural philosophy, sage |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| phrase (n.) | phrasing, language, manner of expression |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| picture (n.) | description |
| piece (n.) | specimen, masterpiece |
| piece (v.) | add to, join to, augment |
| piece out (v.) | augment, increase, supplement |
| pight (adj.) | determined, set, fixed |
| pilgrimage (n.) | journey, passage, voyage |
| pillicock | [slang] penis |
| pinfold (n.) | pound, place for keeping stray animals |
| pinch (n.) | hardship, extremity, privation |
| pity (v.) | be merciful to, assist |
| place (n.) | room, lodging, quarters |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| placket (n.) | opening in the front of a skirt or petticoat |
| plague (n.) | calamity, affliction, scourge |
| plague (n.) | calamity, affliction, scourge |
| plague (n.) | calamity, affliction, scourge |
| plain (v.) | complain, lament, bewail |
| plainly (adv.) | bluntly, frankly, candidly |
| plainness (n.) | plain-speaking, openness, frankness |
| plainness (n.) | plain-speaking, openness, frankness |
| pleasant (adj.) | pleasurable, enjoyable, pleasing |
| pleasure (n.) | intention, resolution, desire |
| pleasure (n.) | intention, resolution, desire |
| plight (n.) | pledge, promise, marriage vow |
| plight one's troth, plight troth | make a solemn promise [to do no harm] |
| plighted (adj.) | folded, hidden; also: solemnly pledged |
| pluck upon (v.) | bring to ruin, demolish |
| point (n.) | aim, purpose, culmination |
| point, at / at a | in readiness, prepared, armed |
| point, at / at a | in readiness, prepared, armed |
| poise (n.) | [Q variant] weight, importance, gravity |
| politic (adj.) | prudent, cautious, discreet, shrewd |
| politician (n.) | schemer, intriguer, plotter |
| ponderous (adj.) | weighty, substantial, profound |
| porridge (n.) | meat and vegetable stew or broth [reputed to produce strength] |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| portable (adj.) | bearable, supportable, endurable |
| portion (n.) | dowry, marriage gift, settlement |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| post (v.) | hasten, speed, ride fast |
| potency (n.) | power, authority, command |
| potential (adj.) | powerful, mighty, strong |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | armed force, troops, host, army |
| power (n.) | (plural) physical faculties, bodily strength |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practice (n.) | trickery, treachery |
| practice (n.) | trickery, treachery |
| practise on / upon (v.) | plot against |
| prank (n.) | outrageous deed, excessive behaviour |
| precedent (n.) | example, instance, case |
| precipitate (v.) | fall headlong, plunge, tumble |
| predominance (n.) | ascendancy, predominant influence, authority |
| preferment (n.) | advancement, promotion |
| pregnant (adj.) | meaningful, compelling, convincing |
| pregnant (adj.) | well-disposed, ready, inclined, receptive |
| preparation (n.) | equipped military force, force ready for war |
| prepared (adj.) | drawn, ready for action |
| presage (v.) | signify, indicate |
| prescribe (v.) | limit, restrict, confine |
| presented (adj.) | displayed, exhibited, paraded |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| press-money (n.) | money paid to recruits when conscripted |
| pretence (n.) | plan, design, intention, purpose |
| pretence (n.) | plan, design, intention, purpose |
| pretty (adj.) | [of men] fine, good-looking |
| prevent (v.) | take steps to thwart, avoid by prompt action |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, baffle, confound |
| prey (n.) | preying, violence, devouring |
| price (n.) | value, worth, importance |
| price (v.) | evaluate, value, prize |
| prick (n.) | spike, skewer, prong |
| pride (n.) | splendour, magnificence, pomp |
| privily (adv.) | secretly, privately, stealthily |
| proceeding (n.) | course of action, measures |
| proclaim (v.) | officially declare to be an outlaw |
| proclaimed (adj.) | publicly declared [as an outlaw], announced by proclamation |
| profess (v.) | declare, avow, affirm |
| profess (v.) | make profession of, do as an occupation |
| professed (adj.) | with avowed affection, displaying openly declared love |
| profession (n.) | solemn vow, sworn declaration |
| proof (n.) | making good, showing to be loyal |
| proof (n.) | evidence, demonstration, testimony |
| proof (n.) | test, trial |
| proper (adj.) | characteristic, typical, normal |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| propinquity (n.) | close kinship, blood relationship |
| prosper (v.) | make prosperous, give success to |
| proud (adj.) | fine, splendid, luxurious |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| provided (adj.) | prepared, ready, provided with necessities |
| provision (n.) | supply of necessities |
| provision (n.) | supply of necessities |
| provoke (v.) | bring about, induce, engender |
| publish (v.) | announce, make public, make generally known |
| published (adj.) | proclaimed, publicly announced |
| pudder (n.) | hubbub, din, uproar |
| puissant (adj.) | powerful, mighty, strong |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| purpose (v.) | intend to do, resolve to act |
| purposed (adj.) | proposed, intended, contemplated |
| put on (v.) | instigate, provoke, incite |
| put on (v.) | instigate, provoke, incite |
| put up (v.) | conceal, hide away, pocket |
| qualify (v.) | moderate, weaken, diminish |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | nature, disposition, character |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| queasy (adj.) | uncertain, hazardous; or: delicate, ticklish |
| question (n.) | debating, discussion, investigation |
| question (n.) | point at issue, problem, business |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | conversation, discourse, piece of talk |
| questrist (n.) | one who goes in quest of another, seeker |
| quicken (v.) | revive, rejuvenate, give life [to] |
| quit (v.) | avenge, requite, take vengeance [on] |
| quit (v.) | acquit, do one's part, bear [oneself] |
| rack (n.) | machine of torture which stretches the limbs |
| rage (n.) | violent outburst, furious passion |
| rage (n.) | madness, insanity, derangement |
| rage (n.) | madness, insanity, derangement |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| raiment (n.) | clothing, clothes, dress |
| rake up (v.) | bury, cover up |
| rank (adj.) | gross, outlandish, coarse |
| rank (adj.) | foul-smelling, stinking |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rash (v.) | force, drive; or: slash with |
| ratsbane (n.) | rat poison |
| ravish (v.) | snatch from, tear from |
| raze (v.) | alter, take away, get rid of |
| reason (n.) | account, version, explanation |
| reason (v.) | argue rationally [about], debate the pros and cons [of] |
| reason (v.) | argue rationally [about], debate the pros and cons [of] |
| reason (v.) | raise, bring up, discuss |
| recreant (n.) | heretic, unbeliever, apostate |
| redress (n.) | remedy, amendment, improvement |
| redress (n.) | remedy, amendment, improvement |
| reeking (adj.) | sweaty, heated, perspiring |
| regard (n.) | consideration, respect, factor |
| rein (n.) | control, restraint, curb |
| relieve (v.) | aid, assist, rescue |
| relieve (v.) | aid, assist, rescue |
| remainder (n.) | rest, remaining people |
| remediate (adj.) | remedial, restorative, healing |
| remember (v.) | remind, bring to someone's mind |
| remember (v.) | recollect, recall, call to mind |
| remotion (n.) | removal, departure; or: remoteness |
| remove (n.) | change of residence, departure |
| renege (v.) | deny, refuse, decline |
| repeal (v.) | recall, call back [from exile] |
| reposal (n.) | reposing, placing, desposit |
| reprovable (adj.) | blameworthy, reprehensible, deserving censure |
| require (v.) | request, ask, beg |
| reservation (n.) | keeping back, leaving aside |
| reserve (v.) | preserve, retain, keep |
| reserve (v.) | preserve, retain, keep |
| resolution (n.) | certainty, definiteness, positive knowledge |
| resolve (v.) | inform, tell |
| respect (n.) | esteem, status, honour |
| respect (n.) | regard, admiration, favour, opinion |
| respect, upon | with consideration, deliberately |
| rest (n.) | [period of] peace, calm, repose |
| retention (n.) | place of detention, confinement |
| revenue (n.) | income, yield, profit |
| revenue (n.) | income, yield, profit |
| reverb (v.) | reverberate, re-echo, resound |
| reverence (n.) | respected state, venerable condition |
| reverence (n.) | respected state, venerable condition |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| right (adv.) | very, altogether, properly |
| right (n.) | justice, rightfulness, justification |
| rigour (n.) | strength, severity, harshness |
| ring (n.) | eye-socket |
| ripe (adj.) | red and full like ripe fruit |
| rival (v.) | act as a rival, compete |
| rive (v.) | open up, burst from, break out of |
| rogue (n.) | vagabond, vagrant, beggar |
| roguish (adj.) | characteristic of vagabonds, wild |
| rosemary (n.) | aromatic shrub, associated with remembering |
| round (adj.) | blunt, forthright, straight, plain-spoken |
| royal (adj.) | like a king, majestic |
| rub (v.) | hinder, impede, sidetrack |
| rude (adj.) | [of wind or water] stormy, turbulent, harsh |
| ruffle (v.) | rage, bluster, storm |
| ruffle (v.) | handle roughly, treat with outrage |
| 's (det.) | contracted form of ‘his’ |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| safe (adj.) | sane, sound, mentally balanced |
| safe (adj.) | sure, certain, assured |
| sallet (n.) | salad |
| salt (n.) | salt tears |
| sampire, samphire (n.) | aromatic marine plant, used in pickles |
| sapient (adj.) | wise, learned, erudite |
| Sarum (n.) | [pron: 'sairuhm'] old name for Salisbury, Wiltshire; Salisbury Plain is a possible site for Camelot |
| satisfaction (n.) | removal of doubt, resolved state of mind |
| saucily (adv.) | presumptuously, cheekily, impudently |
| saucily (adv.) | presumptuously, cheekily, impudently |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| save (v.) | spare, allow to live |
| savour (n.) | flavour, nature, character |
| savour (v.) | relish, enjoy, delight [in] |
| saw (n.) | wise saying, platitude, maxim |
| scant (v.) | give out sparingly, curtail, withhold [from] |
| scant (v.) | neglect, stint, withhold |
| scant (v.) | neglect, stint, withhold |
| scanted (adj.) | withheld, stinted, limited |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scattered (adj.) | disunited, distracted, divided |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| Scythian | [pron: 'sithian] someone from Scythia, ancient region of E Europe; people known for pitilessness |
| season (n.) | time of year, weather conditions |
| season, out of (adj./adv.) | inopportunely, inappropriately, inconveniently |
| second (n.) | supporter, helper, champion |
| sect (n.) | faction, cabal, party |
| sectary (n.) | devotee, disciple, adherent |
| secure (v.) | make over-confident, keep unsuspecting |
| see (v.) | see to, manage, attend to |
| seeming (n.) | demeanour, outward behaviour |
| seize, seize upon (v.) | [legal] take possession of, take hold of |
| self (adj.) | same, selfsame, identical, exact |
| self (adj.) | same, selfsame, identical, exact |
| self-covered (adj.) | self-concealing, with the self covered over |
| self-subdued (adj.) | unresisting, offering no opposition |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| sense (n.) | feeling, sensibility, capacity to feel |
| sense (n.) | feeling, sensibility, capacity to feel |
| sentence (n.) | pronouncement, authoritative decision |
| sepulchre (v.) | serve as a burial-place for |
| sequent (adj.) | following, ensuing, consequent |
| service (n.) | respect, duty, esteem |
| serviceable (adj.) | diligent, subservient, ready to do anything |
| servile (adj.) | befitting a slave, slavish, cringing |
| servingman (n.) | male servant, male attendant |
| sessa, sesey, sese (int.) | [cry of encouragement used in hunting, fencing] be off, off you go |
| sessa, sesey, sese (int.) | [cry of encouragement used in hunting, fencing] be off, off you go |
| set (v.) | challenge, put down a stake against |
| set up one's rest (n.) | [in primero] venture one's final stake, stake all |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| shadowy (adj.) | shady, shaded |
| shake (v.) | seize, grasp, move |
| shank (n.) | leg |
| sheepcote (n.) | building where sheep shelter |
| shelled, shealed (adj.) | deprived of a shell, without a shell |
| shift (v.) | change [clothes] |
| shiver (v.) | smash to pieces, fragment |
| shoot (v.) | send forth, throw, let fly |
| shorten (v.) | make ineffective, undermine, subvert |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| shrill-gorged (adj.) | shrill-sounding, with high-pitched voice |
| side-piercing (adj.) | heartrending, heartbreaking, harrowing |
| silly-ducking (adj.) | foolishly bowing, ridiculously obsequious |
| simple (adj.) | common, ordinary, average, humble |
| simple (n.) | medicinal herb, medicine |
| simple-answered (adj.) | straight in reply, direct in answer |
| simular (n.) | pretender, hypocrite, false claimant |
| sinew (n.) | nerve |
| single (adj.) | unaided, single-handed, sole |
| sir (n.) | man, person, individual |
| 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] |
| sirrah (n.) | sir [commanding, insulting, or familiar, depending on context] |
| sith that (conj.) | since |
| size (n.) | allowance, ration, quota |
| skill (n.) | discernment, discrimination, capacity to perceive |
| slack (adj.) | less attentive, remiss, lax |
| slack (v.) | neglect, be remiss [to] |
| slave (v.) | enslave, bring into subjection |
| slenderly (adv.) | poorly, inadequately, to a slight extent |
| slipshod, slip-shod (adj.) | wearing slippers |
| sliver (v.) | cut off [a piece], split off, tear away |
| smile (v.) | laugh at, mock, sneer at |
| smilet (n.) | slight smile |
| smilingly (adv.) | with a smile, experiencing some happiness |
| smoke (v.) | give off steam [i.e. blood] |
| smooth (v.) | indulge, humour, allay, flatter |
| smug (adj.) | neat, spruce, trim |
| Smulkin (n.) | in Christian tradition, the name of a devil |
| snuff (n.) | smouldering candle-end, burnt-out wick |
| snuff (n.) | resentment, huff, pique |
| soiled (adj.) | fully fed with fresh fodder; lively, skittish |
| sojourn (n.) | visit, temporary stay |
| sojourn (v.) | pause, reside, stay for a while |
| sojourn (v.) | pause, reside, stay for a while |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sometime (adj.) | former, previous |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| soothe (v.) | humour, encourage, indulge |
| sop (n.) | piece of bread or cake steeped in liquid [before being eaten] |
| sophisticated (adj.) | removed from the simple state, no longer natural |
| sore (adj.) | severe, harsh, heavy |
| sorely (adv.) | severely, intensely, very greatly |
| sot (n.) | blockhead, idiot, dolt |
| sovereign (adj.) | overpowering, unmitigated, extreme |
| space (n.) | freedom from captivity; or: possession of property |
| space (n.) | space of time, while |
| spare (v.) | omit, avoid, refrain [from] |
| speak (v.) | reprove, admonish, rebuke |
| speak for (v.) | demand, call for, cry out for |
| speculation (n.) | observer, watcher, agent |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| spherical (adj.) | of the spheres [stars], planetary |
| spill (v.) | destroy, overthrow |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| spoil (v.) | devastate, ravage, impoverish |
| sport (n.) | sexual recreation, intercourse, amorous dalliance |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| spring (v.) | spring up, rise up, multiply |
| spurn (v.) | reject, scorn, despise, treat with contempt |
| square (n.) | rule, canon; or: proper constitution, normal condition |
| squeny, squiny (v.) | make squint |
| squeny, squiny (v.) | make squint |
| squire (n.) | gentleman below a knight in rank, attendant on a knight or nobleman |
| squire (n.) | gentleman below a knight in rank, attendant on a knight or nobleman |
| squire-like (adv.) | like an attendant, submissively |
| stake (n.) | place of execution |
| stand (v.) | stand in, impersonate, represent |
| stand (v.) | withstand, endure, stand up to |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | act as, be, hold good as |
| stand (v.) | depend, remain dependent, continue |
| stand (v.) | make a stand [against], fight, resist |
| stand up (v.) | confront boldly, make a stand |
| standing (adj.) | stagnant, not flowing |
| star (n.) | fate, fortune, destiny [as determined by the stars] |
| star-blasting (n.) | bad influence of the stars |
| start (n.) | outburst, eruption, fit, reaction |
| start (v.) | hurry, rush, hasten |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | government, ruling body, administration |
| state (n.) | kingship, majesty, sovereignty |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stealth (n.) | stealing, theft |
| stealth (n.) | stealing away, furtive journey, clandestine act |
| stelled (adj.) | starry, stellar, heavenly |
| steward (n.) | controller of a household's domestic affairs |
| stewed (adj.) | drenched, soaked, steeped |
| stiff (adj.) | unresponsive, unbending, stubborn |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| 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 |
| still-soliciting (adj.) | always begging, forever looking for favours |
| stir (v.) | move about, go, travel |
| stir (v.) | bestir, move, get going |
| stock (v.) | put in the stocks |
| stock (v.) | put in the stocks |
| stock-punished (adj.) | punished by being put in the stocks |
| stomach (n.) | anger, resentment, vexation |
| stone (n.) | mineral substance used as a mirror |
| stople (v.) | [Q variant] stop up, close up, plug |
| 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 |
| strain (n.) | quality, character, disposition |
| strained (adj.) | unnatural, excessive, exorbitant |
| strange (adj.) | remarkable, startling, abnormal, unnatural |
| stranger (v.) | make a stranger to, disown, alienate |
| strength (n.) | troops, forces, resources, followers |
| stretch (v.) | strain to the utmost, maximally exert |
| strike (v.) | beat, sound, strike up |
| strive (v.) | compete, contend, vie |
| stroke (n.) | affliction, blow, misery |
| strong (adj.) | [Q variant] flagrant, barefaced; or: resolute, determined |
| study (n.) | aim, object, purpose |
| sub-contracted (adj.) | already betrothed, engaged a second time |
| subdue (v.) | get the better of, bring down, reduce |
| subject (n.) | subordinate, junior, underling |
| subscribe (v.) | concur, consent, give assent |
| subscription (n.) | obedience, allegiance; or: approval, support |
| succeed (v.) | follow on, ensue, come after |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| sue (v.) | beg, plead, beseech |
| suffer (v.) | undergo, sustain, endure |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| suffer (v.) | put up with, tolerate, do nothing about |
| suffer (v.) | bear, endure, stand |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| suggestion (n.) | temptation, instigation, prompting towards evil |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (v.) | dress, clothe, equip |
| summoner (n.) | court-officer who ensures attendance |
| sumpter (n.) | pack-horse, drudge |
| superfluous (adj.) | having too much, over-supplied, overflowing |
| superfluous (adj.) | having too much, over-supplied, overflowing |
| superflux (n.) | superfluity, superabundance, surplus possessions |
| super-serviceable (adj.) | offering service beyond what is needed, officious |
| supposed (adj.) | pretended, false, counterfeit |
| sure (adj.) | certain, definite, reliable |
| sure (adv.) | surely, assuredly, certainly |
| surfeit (n.) | sickness brought on by excess |
| surgeon (n.) | doctor, physician |
| surrender (n.) | giving up, resignation [of power] |
| sustain (v.) | provide for, furnish with necessities |
| sustaining (adj.) | life-supporting, nourishing |
| swagger (v.) | force by blustering language, bully |
| sway (n.) | controlling influence, guiding power, direction |
| sway (n.) | controlling influence, guiding power, direction |
| sway (n.) | position of authority, powerful office |
| sway (v.) | control, rule, direct, govern |
| sword (n.) | soldier, sword-wielder |
| taint (n.) | discredit, doubt, dispute |
| take (v.) | accept, believe, trust |
| take (v.) | put up with, accept |
| take upon (v.) | assume the burden of, undertake the study of [for oneself] |
| taking (adj.) | infectious, contagious, pernicious |
| taking (n.) | attack of disease, seizure |
| taking-off (n.) | killing, elimination, removal |
| tall (adj.) | large, fine, grand |
| tame (adj.) | submissive, resigned, habituated |
| tardiness (n.) | reserve, reticence, hesitancy |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tart (adj.) | sour, severe, grim |
| taste (n.) | trial, testing, proof |
| tax (v.) | censure, blame, take to task, disparage |
| tax (v.) | censure, blame, take to task, disparage |
| teem (v.) | give birth, have a child |
| tell (v.) | disclose, reveal, explain |
| tell (v.) | communicate, make known |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| tell (v.) | count out, number, itemize |
| temper (n.) | mental balance, stable mind |
| temper (v.) | soften, moisten, mix [with] |
| temperance (n.) | self-control, calm behaviour, moderation |
| tend (v.) | attend, wait on, serve |
| tend (v.) | await, wait in expectation |
| tend on / upon (v.) | serve, follow, wait upon, escort |
| tender (n.) | care, concern, solicitude |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender-hefted (adj.) | [haft = handle] set in a delicate bodily frame; tender-hearted, gentle |
| text (n.) | theme, subject, topic |
| Theban (adj./n.) | [pron: 'theeban] from Thebes |
| thought-executing (adj.) | acting as fast as thought; or: thought-destroying |
| thread (v.) | trace a path through, make a way through |
| threat (v.) | threaten |
| three-suited (adj.) | allowed three suits a year; servile |
| thrilled (adj.) | pierced, deeply affected |
| thrusting on (n.) | imposition, forcing, insinuation |
| thwart (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, stubborn |
| tike (n.) | cur, mongrel |
| time (n.) | lifetime, life |
| time (n.) | lifetime, life |
| time, in good | at the right moment |
| tithing (n.) | parish |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| toad-spotted (adj.) | spotted like the toad [as if with poison] |
| todpole (n.) | tadpole |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| Tom o'Bedlam (n.) | madman, deranged person |
| tongue (n.) | speech, expression, language, words, voice |
| top (n.) | head |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| touch (v.) | stain, taint, infect |
| toward (adv.) | impending, forthcoming, in preparation |
| toward (adv.) | impending, forthcoming, in preparation |
| toward (adv.) | impending, forthcoming, in preparation |
| trade (n.) | course of action, practice |
| train (n.) | retinue, following, entourage |
| train (n.) | retinue, following, entourage |
| tranced (adj.) | in a trance, lost in grief, stunned |
| transport (v.) | carry off, move along |
| treacher (n.) | traitor, deceiver, cheat |
| treasury (n.) | money, wealth, riches |
| trice (n.) | brief period, moment, instant |
| trick (n.) | peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, distinguishing trait |
| trill (v.) | roll, flow, stream |
| troop with (v.) | go along with, be associated with, accompany |
| trow (v.) | believe, give credence to, accept as true |
| true (adj.) | true to father's likeness, authentic, genuine |
| true (adj.) | constant, faithful in love |
| trumpet (n.) | trumpeter; herald, announcer |
| trundle-tail (n.) | dog with a trailing tail, curly-tailed dog |
| trunk (n.) | body, form, frame |
| tune (n.) | state of mind, mood |
| Turk (n.) | Sultan of Turkey |
| Turlygod (n.) | [unclear meaning] possibly an allusion to 'turlupin' for a person of no value, from the name of a medieval French heretical sect |
| turn (v.) | spin round, whirl about, go round and round |
| tyrannous (adj.) | cruel, pitiless, oppressive |
| tyranny (n.) | cruelty, barbarity, unmerciful violence |
| unable (adj.) | inadequate, insufficient, incompetent |
| unaccommodated (adj.) | not possessed of clothes, unprovided with comforts |
| unbolted (adj.) | unsifted, unkneaded, lumpy |
| unbonneted (adv.) | bare-headed; recklessly |
| unconstant (adj.) | changeable, fickle, unpredictable |
| understanding (n.) | knowledge, awareness |
| undertake (v.) | take responsibility, commit oneself to an enterprise |
| undo (v.) | eliminate, abolish, do away with |
| unfee'd (adj.) | not rewarded with a fee, unpaid |
| unfold (v.) | identify, disclose, reveal |
| unfriended (adj.) | deprived of a friend, friendless |
| ungoverned (adj.) | uncontrolled, unchecked, violent |
| ungracious (adj.) | wicked, without grace, profane |
| unhappily (adv.) | evilly, disastrously, wretchedly |
| unhappy (adj.) | hapless, miserable, wretched |
| unkind (adj.) | lacking in family affection, with no respect for kinship |
| unkindness (n.) | ingratitude, unthankfulness, lack of appreciation |
| unnatural (adj.) | abnormal, monstrous, aberrant |
| unnatural (adj.) | against natural feeling, not in accord with kinship |
| unnatural (adj.) | against natural feeling, not in accord with kinship |
| unnatural (adj.) | against natural feeling, not in accord with kinship |
| unnatural (adj.) | against natural feeling, not in accord with kinship |
| unnaturalness (n.) | conduct against natural feeling, behaviour not in accord with kinship |
| unnumbered (adj.) | innumerable, countless, uncountable |
| unpossessing (adj.) | unable to inherit property |
| unprized-precious (adj.) | highly valued though offered for no price, priceless |
| unprovided (adj.) | unprepared, unprotected, undefended |
| unpublished (adj.) | undisclosed, concealed, not divulged |
| unquietly (adv.) | restlessly, uneasily, with great disquiet |
| unremovable (adj.) | immovable, firm, constant |
| unsanctified (adj.) | unholy, wicked, ungodly |
| unstate (v.) | deprive of rank and estate, give up everything |
| unsubstantial (adj.) | lacking in material substance, intangible |
| untender (adj.) | ungentle, unkind; or: unyielding |
| untented (adj.) | too deep to be cleansed with lint [tent], undressed |
| untimely (adv.) | inopportunely, at a bad time |
| untuned (adj.) | out-of-tune, disordered, disturbed |
| upon (prep.) | on the side of |
| upward (n.) | crown, top part |
| Ursa Major | the Great Bear [associated with lechery] |
| use (n.) | end, outcome, resolution |
| use (n.) | profit, interest, premium |
| use (v.) | make use of, engage [in], practise [with] |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| usurer (n.) | money-lender, one who charges excessive interest |
| usurer (n.) | money-lender, one who charges excessive interest |
| usurp (v.) | take wrongful possession of, misappropriate |
| usurp (v.) | take wrongful possession of, misappropriate |
| vain (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| validity (n.) | value, worth, estimation |
| Vanity (n.) | character of pride in morality plays |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| varlet (n.) | knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian |
| varlet (n.) | knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian |
| vary (n.) | variation, vacillation, shifting |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vault (n.) | roof, covering, ceiling |
| vaunt-currier (n.) | forerunner, announcer, herald |
| venge (v.) | avenge, revenge |
| vent (v.) | utter, express, air, proclaim |
| venture, venter (v.) | run a risk, take a chance, dare to act |
| very (adj.) | proper, correct, appropriate |
| vex (v.) | afflict, trouble, torment |
| vex (v.) | afflict, trouble, torment |
| vexed (adj.) | stormy, turbulent, blustery |
| vicious (adj.) | caused by vice, immoral, depraved |
| vile, vild (adj.) | degrading, ignominious, worthless |
| vile, vild (adj.) | degrading, ignominious, worthless |
| vile, vild (adj.) | shameful, contemptible, wretched |
| villain (n.) | serf, servant, bondsman |
| villain-like (adv.) | like a serf; or: like a rogue |
| virtue (n.) | power, capability, efficacy, property |
| virtue (n.) | courage, valour, bravery |
| virtue (n.) | chastity, sexual purity |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| vor (v.) | dialect version of ‘warn’ |
| vulgar (adj.) | generally known, commonly acknowledged |
| wage (v.) | stake, hazard |
| wage (v.) | struggle, do battle, vie |
| wagtail (n.) | [contemptuous form of address] tail-wagger, bower and scraper |
| wake (n.) | state of wakefulness |
| wake (n.) | state of wakefulness |
| wake (n.) | festival, revel, fete |
| wall-newt (n.) | lizard on the wall |
| want (n.) | lack, shortage, dearth |
| want (n.) | lack, shortage, dearth |
| want (n.) | lack, shortage, dearth |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | cruelly irresponsible, badly behaved |
| wanton (n.) | wilful creature, obstinate individual |
| ward (n.) | person under someone's protection, minor |
| warped (adj.) | twisted, distorted |
| warrant (n.) | assurance, pledge, guarantee |
| water (n.) | water-newt |
| waterish (adj.) | abounding in water; also: wishy-washy, watered down |
| watch (v.) | keep the watch, keep guard, be on the lookout |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| wawl (v.) | yell, howl, bawl |
| way (n.) | opportunity, scope |
| waywardness (n.) | perversity, wrong-headedness, capriciousness |
| weal (n.) | state, community, commonwealth |
| wear out (v.) | outlive, survive, outlast |
| web and the pin, pin and web | disease of the eye, cataract |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| weight (n.) | burden of sorrow, sadness, affliction |
| welked (adj.) | twisted, ridged, convoluted |
| well-compact (adj.) | well-formed, nicely put together |
| well-favoured (adj.) | good-looking, attractive in appearance |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| whistling (n.) | calling, watching out for |
| white (adj.) | fresh, unsmoked |
| white (adj.) | ready for harvesting, ripening |
| wholesome (adj.) | good for the health, health-giving, salubrious |
| wholesome (adj.) | reasonable, sensible, rational |
| whoremaster (adj.) | lecherous, fornicating, licentious |
| whoreson (adj.) | [abusive intensifier, serious or jocular] bastard, wretched, vile |
| whoreson (adj.) | [abusive intensifier, serious or jocular] bastard, wretched, vile |
| whoreson (n.) | [son of a whore; serious or jocular term of abuse] fellow, bastard |
| wide (adj.) | confused, disoriented |
| wide-skirted (adj.) | with wide borders, widely spread out |
| wield (v.) | express, utter, speak |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| will (n.) | intent, purpose, design |
| wind (v.) | insinuate, pursue a devious course |
| wind up (v.) | put in tune, put in order, harmonize |
| windowed (adj.) | full of holes |
| wisdom (n.) | knowledge, learning, science |
| wit (n.) | mind, brain, thoughts |
| wit (n.) | cunning plan, ingenious design |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| Withold, Saint | pron: ['witohld] in Christian tradition, defender against harms |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wold (n.) | rolling hills, upland |
| wolvish (adj.) | wolfish |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| wont (v.) | be accustomed, used [to], be in the habit of |
| work (v.), past form wrought | bring about, arrange, effect |
| worse (adj.) | evil, harmful, wicked |
| worship (n.) | esteem, honour, renown |
| worsted (adj.) | made of woollen fabric [inferior to silk] |
| worth (n.) | means, resources, wherewithal |
| worthy (v.) | make worthy, give honour to |
| writ (n.) | written authority, formal order, warrant |
| wrong (n.) | insult, offence, slight |
| wrong (n.) | insult, offence, slight |
| yeoman (n.) | man who owns property but is not a gentleman; land-holding farmer |
| yoke-fellow (n.) | fellow-worker, comrade, partner |
| zir (n.) | dialect variant of ‘sir’ |
| zir (n.) | dialect variant of ‘sir’ |
| zo (adv.) | dialect form of ‘so’ |
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