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.
| absolute (adj.) | certain, definite, positive |
| absolute (adj.) | perfect, complete, incomparable |
| abuse (v.) | demean, do wrong to, dishonour |
| action (n.) | performance, acting, theatre presentation |
| address (v.) | dress, array, attire |
| adventurous (adj.) | risk-taking, imprudently bold, rashly daring |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, in front of |
| after-nourishment (n.) | later sustenance |
| a-land (adv.) | on shore, on land |
| a-land (adv.) | on shore, on land |
| amaze (v.) | alarm, dismay, scare |
| amazement (n.) | alarm, apprehension, fear |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| Antiochus the Great | [pron: an'tiyokus] Antiochus III; Syrian king in 2nd-c BC |
| apothecary, pothecary (n.) | one who prepares and sells medicinal drugs |
| apparel (v.) | clothe, dress up, trick out |
| appear (v.) | present oneself as, have the character of |
| appearer (n.) | one who arrives on the scene |
| approbation (n.) | expression of approval, pleasurable confirmation, ready sanctioning |
| approve (v.) | endorse, support, accept as true |
| aptly (adv.) | easily, readily |
| argentine (adj.) | clothed in silver |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| artificial (adj.) | skilful, accomplished, capable |
| ask (v.) | request, suggest, propose |
| aspire (v.) | rise up, tower, be tall |
| assay (v.) | attempt, try, venture |
| assume (v.) | undertake, enter, choose |
| attend (v.) | see to, look after, apply oneself to |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | regard, consider |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attent (adj.) | attentive, heedful, intent |
| attribute (n.) | reputation, credit, honour |
| 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 |
| author (n.) | authority, source, informant |
| avaunt (int.) | be gone, go away, be off |
| awful (adj.) | awe-inspiring, worthy of respect |
| awkward (adj.) | unfavourable, contrary, adverse |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| balm (v.) | embalmed, anointed with fragrant oil |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (n.) | [plural] type of knee-length skirt worn by a knight on horseback |
| bate (v.) | [of quantities] lessen, reduce, deduct |
| battery (n.) | breach, entry |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawdy-house (n.) | brothel |
| bay (n.) | leaf of the bay-tree [used as a herb; symbol of triumph] |
| be (v.) | be alive, live |
| bearing (adj.) | child-bearing, of labour |
| become (v.) | put a good front on, give a pleasing appearance to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| beholding (n.) | sight |
| belching (adj.) | spouting, spurting |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| benison (n.) | blessing, benediction |
| bent (adj.) | determined, intent, resolved |
| betake (v.) | go, take oneself off, make one's way |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | remember, recollect |
| better (v.) | excel, outstrip, have an advantage over |
| birth-child (n.) | native, local inhabitant |
| bitumed (adj.) | smeared with pitch [bitumen] |
| bitumed (adj.) | smeared with pitch [bitumen] |
| bleak (adj.) | exposed, windswept, desolate |
| blessed, blest (adj.) | curative, therapeutic, endowed with healing properties |
| blithe (adj.) | merry, happy, joyful |
| block (n.) | blockhead |
| blown (adj.) | swollen; or: wind-driven |
| blurt at (v.) | treat with contempt, scorn, look down on |
| blusterous (adj.) | blustery, rough, stormy |
| body (n.) | corporate body, collective mass [of people] |
| bolin (n.) | [nautical] bow-line, rope for steadying a sail |
| boon (n.) | petition, entreaty, request |
| boot (v.) | help, serve, benefit, be useful [to] |
| bootless (adj.) | useless, worthless, fruitless, unavailing |
| borrowed (adj.) | assumed, pretended, feigned |
| bots (n.) | stomach worm affecting horses |
| bounty (n.) | act of kindness, good turn |
| bourn (n.) | frontier, destination, boundary |
| bow (v.) | make to bend, cause to bend |
| brace (n.) | armoured covering for the arms; or: coat of armour |
| braid (v.) | upbraid, reproach, disparage |
| breath (n.) | life, spirit, living and breathing existence |
| breathing (n.) | exercise, exertion, active employment |
| brief (adv.) | in short, briefly, in sum |
| briefly (adv.) | quickly, soon, in a moment |
| briefly (adv.) | quickly, soon, in a moment |
| briefness (n.) | speedy action, promptness |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| building (n.) | position, fixed place, location |
| buxom (adj.) | lively, cheerful, bright |
| call (v.) | speak out, give voice |
| calling (n.) | vocation, profession, high station in life |
| cambric (n.) | fine linen from Cambray, Flanders |
| cancel of (v.) | [unclear word-class] put an end to, wipe out |
| canvas-climber (n.) | mariner climbing to trim the sails, sailor |
| caper, cut a | perform a leap in which the feet are kicked together in the air |
| capital (adj.) | worthy of the death penalty, punishable by death |
| care (n.) | attentiveness, heedfulness, diligence |
| care (n.) | anxiety, worry, solicitude [about] |
| care (v.) | feel concern, be anxious, trouble oneself |
| careful (adj.) | protecting; watchful, acting as a safeguard |
| carpet (n.) | tapestry, piece of embroidered fabric |
| cased (adj.) | enclosed in a case, in a setting |
| cast (v.) | cast up, throw up, regurgitate |
| casualty (n.) | chance occurrence, uncertainty, precariousness |
| cates (n.) | (plural) delicacies, choice foodstuffs |
| cavalleria (n.) | body of fine gentlemen, society of knights |
| censure (n.) | assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism |
| city (n.) | citizens, city community |
| clasp (v.) | cling, hold tight, hang on |
| clear (adj.) | innocent, blameless, free from fault, not guilty |
| clear (adj.) | innocent, blameless, free from fault, not guilty |
| clerk (n.) | scholar, sage, man of learning |
| clime (n.) | land, region, realm |
| cockle (n.) | cockle shell, mussel-shell |
| coffer (n.) | box, chest |
| coign (n.) | corner [of the earth] |
| command (n.) | position of authority, superior role |
| commend (n.) | commendation, support, praise |
| commend (v.) | declare, offer, direct |
| commend (v.) | present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] |
| commend (v.) | show well, set off to advantage |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commodity (n.) | profit, gain, proceeds |
| common (adj.) | public, open, outdoor |
| compass (v.) | accomplish, fulfil, achieve, bring about |
| complexion (n.) | constitution, physical make-up, outward appearance |
| conceit (n.) | understanding, intelligence, apprehension |
| conclusion (n.) | riddle, enigma, conundrum |
| condition (n.) | state, way of life |
| condolement (n.) | [unclear meaning] share-out, tangible expression of thanks |
| confound (v.) | make as nothing, do away with |
| conjure (v.) | engage in magic, cast spells, invoke supernatural aid |
| consist (v.) | be disposed [for], be set, insist |
| contend (v.) | argue, object, protest |
| contend (v.) | compete, vie, rival |
| contend (v.) | compete, vie, rival |
| content (n.) | contentment, peace of mind |
| content (n.) | acceptance, acquiescence |
| conveniently (adv.) | fittingly, suitably, appropriately |
| conversation (n.) | way of life, behaviour, manners, conduct |
| convince (v.) | disprove, confute |
| cope (n.) | sky, heavens, firmament |
| copped (adj.) | humped, peaked, heaped up in a mound |
| correct (v.) | punish, chastise, reprimand |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| cost (n.) | abundance, richness, costly appearance |
| couch (v.) | crouch, lie in ambush, lurk |
| countervail (v.) | counterbalance, match, be equal to |
| course (n.) | flowing stream, tributary, watercourse |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| 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 |
| courser (n.) | swift horse, sprinter, charger |
| coward (adj.) | cowardly |
| cower (v.) | bend, crouch, squat |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| craver (n.) | beggar, asker, supplicant |
| creature (n.) | created being |
| credit (n.) | reputation, name, standing, honour |
| credit (n.) | credibility, believing, belief |
| crop (v.) | cut down, remove, hack off |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| crown of the sun | French gold crown |
| cry (v.) | offer for sale, advertise |
| cunning (n.) | skill, ability, expertise |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| curious (adj.) | finely made, skilfully wrought, elaborate |
| curious (adj.) | exquisite, excellent, fine |
| custrel (n.) | scoundrel, rogue, low fellow |
| Cynthia (n.) | Roman goddess of the moon; one of the identities of Diana |
| dangerous (adj.) | threatening, severe, menacing |
| dark (v.) | eclipse, obscure, cloud |
| darken (v.) | obscure, eclipse, deprive of fame |
| dart (n.) | arrow; or: light spear |
| date (n.) | lifetime, term of existence |
| deal (v.) | have dealings, have to do |
| dear (adj.) | noble, honourable, worthy |
| deathlike (adj.) | mortal, deadly, fatal |
| deep (adj.) | learned, profound, erudite |
| defile (v.) | make filthy, pollute, dirty |
| defy (v.) | reject, despise, disdain, renounce |
| dejected (adj.) | cast down, abased, humbled |
| delightful (adj.) | full of delight, experiencing great pleasure |
| deliver (v.) | present, show, display |
| deliver (v.) | express one's mind, disburden in speech |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| derivation (n.) | descent, family origins |
| dern, dearn, dearne (adj.) | dreary, dark, wild |
| descending (n.) | descent, family, lineage |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| device (n.) | heraldic design, emblematic figure, armorial |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| difference (n.) | variety, range, assortment |
| dig (v.) | dig down, lessen by digging, excavate |
| direct (v.) | delegate, assign, hand over |
| discourse (v.) | relate, talk about, recount |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| disdain (v.) | despise, scorn, show contempt |
| disfurnish (v.) | deprive, strip, dispossess |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | dismiss, get rid of, send away |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| dispose (v.) | direct, make arrangements for |
| dissemble (v.) | disguise, cloak, give a deceptive appearance to |
| distain (v.) | cast a shadow over, outshine, eclipse |
| distemperature (n.) | ailment, disorder, malady |
| doit (n.) | [small Dutch coin = half an English farthing] trivial sum, worthless amount, trifle |
| dole (n.) | grief, sorrow, sadness |
| doom (n.) | judgement, sentence, decision |
| doom (n.) | judgement, sentence, decision |
| door-keeper (n.) | procurer, pander, whoremaster |
| door-keeper (n.) | procurer, pander, whoremaster |
| doubt (n.) | danger, risk, fear |
| doubt (v.) | suspect, have suspicions about, fear |
| doubt (v.) | fear, be afraid [for], feel anxious [for] |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| dropping (adj.) | dripping-wet, soaked, drenched |
| drouth (n.) | dry situation, lack of moisture |
| dumb (v.) | make inaudible, reduce to silence |
| earnest (n.) | pledge, instalment, deposit, payment in advance |
| effectless (adj.) | ineffective, fruitless, useless |
| eftsoons (adv.) | later on, afterwards |
| eche (v.) | add to, increase, supplement |
| ember-eve (n.) | evening before ember-days [church quarterly 3-day period of fasting and prayer] |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| entertain (n.) | entertainment, reception, treatment |
| entertain (v.) | receive, admit, let in |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, attitude, disposition |
| entrance (n.) | arrival, coming in |
| entranced (adj.) | unconscious, insensible, thrown into a trance |
| envy (n.) | admiration, desire [to be like], jealousy |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| Ephesus (n.) | [pron: 'efesus] former port on W coast of Asia Minor; site of Diana's temple |
| Ephesus (n.) | [pron: 'efesus] former port on W coast of Asia Minor; site of Diana's temple |
| Ephesus (n.) | [pron: 'efesus] former port on W coast of Asia Minor; site of Diana's temple |
| Ephesus (n.) | [pron: 'efesus] former port on W coast of Asia Minor; site of Diana's temple |
| erst (adv.) | formerly, once, before |
| espy (v.) | catch sight of, discern, see |
| estate (n.) | piece of property |
| estate (n.) | high rank, standing, status |
| et... | and the older a good thing is, the better |
| Ethiop, Ethiope (adj./n.) | Ethiopian, African, person with a dark countenance |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| ever (adv.) | constantly, continually, at all times |
| exceed (v.) | outdo, surpass, excel, be superior |
| exercise (n.) | habitual activity, usual occupation, employment |
| expend (v.) | spend, use up, squander |
| eyne (n.) | [archaism] eyes |
| fact (n.) | evil deed, wicked act, crime |
| false (n.) | false person, deceiver |
| fame (n.) | report, account, description |
| fame (n.) | report, account, description |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, creativity, inventiveness |
| fancy (n.) | imagination, creativity, inventiveness |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| Fates (n.) | trio of goddesses who control human destiny: Atropos (‘the inflexible’) cuts the thread of life allotted and spun by Lachesis (‘the distributor’) and Clotho (‘the spinner’) |
| fault (n.) | misfortune, mischance, bad luck |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| feat (n.) | achievement, skill, accomplishment |
| feathered (adj.) | winged, fleet, swift |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fell (adj.) | cruel, fierce, savage |
| fence (v.) | protect, shield, defend |
| finny (adj.) | provided with fins |
| first (adv.) | already, before, previously |
| fisher (n.) | fisherman |
| fisting (n.) | punching, knock, boxing |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| fitly (adv.) | justly, fittingly, aptly |
| fitment (n.) | fitting action, duty, what is called for |
| flaw (n.) | gust, squall, blast |
| flesh (n.) | meat |
| flood (n.) | sea voyage |
| forbear (v.) | withdraw, leave, give way |
| foreshow (v.) | display, indicate, show forth |
| forthy (adv.) | [archaism] therefore, for this reason |
| 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 |
| foul (adj.) | false, hypocritical, shameful |
| frame (v.) | direct one's steps, shape a course, betake oneself |
| frame (v.) | adapt, adjust, shape, accommodate |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| friend (n.) | relative, relation, kinsman |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| full (adj.) | unrestrained, unlimited, copious |
| furnished (adj.) | equipped, fitted out, outfitted |
| furtherance (n.) | aid, assistance, help |
| gall (v.) | chafe, rub, make sore |
| gamester (n.) | one drawn to amorous sport, one who plays the game, prostitute |
| 'gan, can (v.) | began |
| generation (n.) | posterity, procreation, humankind |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | make money, get wealth, earn a living |
| give over (v.) | retire, give up a trade, abandon a way of life |
| give over (v.) | retire, give up a trade, abandon a way of life |
| give over (v.) | cease, finish, leave off |
| glad (n.) | gladness, joy, delight |
| glad (v.) | gladden, brighten, cause to rejoice |
| glad (v.) | gladden, brighten, cause to rejoice |
| glad (v.) | gladden, brighten, cause to rejoice |
| glad (v.) | make a gladness of |
| glance (v.) | touch, have an impact |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glorious (adj.) | seeking glory, eager for renown |
| gloze (v.) | speak fair words, flatter, talk plausibly |
| go (v.) | go off, set about, proceed |
| go through (v.) | haggle at length, carry out a piece of bargaining |
| go to it | copulate, have sexual intercourse |
| good (n.) | good fellow |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| gosling (n.) | beginner, greenhorn, novice |
| gown (n.) | loose upper garment worn by men |
| gown (n.) | loose upper garment worn by men |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| graciously (adv.) | through divine grace, in all holiness |
| graff (n.) | grafted plant |
| gratify (v.) | reward, repay, show gratitude for |
| green (n.) | grass-covered land, grassy mound |
| green-sickness (n.) | sexual squeamishness, sickly naivety |
| greet (v.) | please, gratify, satisfy |
| greet (v.) | please, gratify, satisfy |
| grief (n.) | grievance, complaint, hurt, injury |
| grieve (v.) | vex, hurt, trouble |
| gripe (v.) | clutch, grasp, seize |
| grisled (adj.) | grisly, frightening, horrible |
| groom (n.) | fellow, character, creature |
| ground (n.) | reason, cause, source |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| hale (v.) | drag, pull, haul |
| half-part (n.) | half each, fair shares |
| hams (n.) | thighs, legs |
| hap (v.) | happen, take place, come to pass |
| happily (adv.) | perhaps, by chance, maybe |
| harbourage (n.) | shelter, refuge, haven |
| harpy (n.) | mythical rapacious bird, half woman, half vulture [symbolizing divine retribution] |
| hatched (adv.) | with the upper half closed |
| haunt (v.) | pursue, afflict, beset |
| haven (n.) | harbour, port |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | pressing, weighty, overpowering |
| herb-woman (n.) | woman who sells herbs |
| Hesperides (n.) | [pron: hes'perideez] daughters of the evening star (Hesper), who guard the garden of the gods where the golden apples grow |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hight (v.) | [archaism] is called |
| hold (v.) | keep, preserve, conserve |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honour (n.) | credit, good name, reputation |
| how (adv.) | how much?, at what rate? |
| humming (adj.) | murmuring |
| husbandry (n.) | industriousness, diligence, eagerness to work |
| husht (int.) | be quiet |
| Hymen (n.) | [pron: 'hiymen] Greek god who led a wedding procession; associated with a torch, crown of flowers, and flute |
| chamber (n.) | bedchamber, bedroom |
| chance (v.) | come by chance, happen to arrive |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| character (n.) | handwriting, style of writing, lettering |
| character (n.) | handwriting, style of writing, lettering |
| character (n.) | letter, letter-shape, graphic symbol |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| cheapen (v.) | bargain for, bid for, settle the price of |
| chequin (n.) | type of gold coin [of Italy and Turkey] |
| chiding (adj.) | noisy, brawling, tumultuous |
| chivalry (n.) | knightly rank [as displayed on a coat-of-arms: a twisted band encircling a helmet] |
| choleric (adj.) | irritable, angry, enraged |
| chosen (adj.) | choice, outstanding, special |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (n.) | trouble, affliction, misfortune |
| ill (n.) | trouble, affliction, misfortune |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| impious (adj.) | lacking reverence towards God, wicked, irreligious |
| imposture (n.) | impostor, fraud |
| in hac... | in this hope I live |
| incensed (adj.) | inflamed, angered, enraged |
| indenture (n.) | contract, agreement |
| indenture (n.) | contract, agreement |
| indurance, endurance (n.) | distressing delay, hardship |
| inflict (v.) | afflict, trouble, plague |
| infusion (n.) | natural characteristic, tincture, liquid extract |
| iniquity (n.) | piece of wickedness, little devil |
| inkle (n.) | kind of linen tape, yarn |
| inquire (n.) | inquiry, enquiry |
| intend (v.) | be determined to make, plan to take |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intreasured, entreasured (adj.) | safely stored up, kept as in a treasury |
| invention (n.) | novelty, fresh creation, innovation |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| iwis (adv.) | [archaism] assuredly, certainly, truly |
| jet (v.) | strut, swagger, parade |
| jewel (n.) | fine ornament, costly adornment |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| joy (v.) | add joy to, enjoy, gladden, brighten |
| joy (v.) | feel joy, be happy, rejoice |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| just (adj.) | proper, true |
| justify (v.) | affirm, acknowledge, corroborate |
| justly (adv.) | exactly, precisely, closely |
| keep (v.) | continue, carry on, remain |
| keep (v.) | lodge, live, dwell |
| kind (adj.) | gracious, full of courtesy |
| kind (n.) | breed, lineage, stock, family |
| kindness (n.) | kind nature, natural courtesy, natural affection |
| kindness (n.) | kind act, fond display |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| laboured (adj.) | carefully fashioned, produced with great skill |
| ladder-tackle (n.) | rope-ladder in the rigging |
| lading (n.) | cargo, freight, merchandise |
| large, at | at length, in full, thoroughly |
| large, at | at length, in full, thoroughly |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| law (int.) | indeed |
| lay (n.) | song |
| length (n.) | range, reach, scope |
| letter (n.) | (plural) study, learning, knowledge |
| level at (v.) | aim for, have as a target |
| level at (v.) | aim for, have as a target |
| levy (v.) | [unclear meaning] level, purpose, intend |
| liberty (n.) | (plural) rights, prerogatives, privileges |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| light (v.) | alight, descend, fall, come to rest |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| liking (n.) | lustful affection, sexual attraction |
| list (n.) | (usually plural) combat arena at a tournament |
| list (v.) | listen |
| litigious (adj.) | quarrelsome, contentious, marred by disputes |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| long (v.) | belong to, be part of |
| lop (v.) | remove, eliminate, get rid of |
| lown, loon (n.) | rogue, sluggard; worthless idiot |
| Lucina (n.) | [lu'seena] Roman goddess of childbirth |
| Lucina (n.) | [lu'seena] Roman goddess of childbirth |
| lux... | thy light is life to me |
| malign (v.) | deal maliciously with, be hostile to |
| malkin (n.) | wench, drab, slut |
| manage (n.) | management, handling, control [especially of a horse, as a result of training] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| mart (n.) | market |
| me... | the honour of the contest led me on |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| mere (adj.) | sole, personal, particular |
| mind (v.) | intend, have a mind |
| mirth (n.) | merry-making, pleasure-seeking |
| misdread (n.) | dread of evil, fear of harm |
| mischief (n.) | catastrophe, calamity, misfortune |
| moan (n.) | plaintiveness, mournfulness, melancholy |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | human, subject to death, characterized by mortality |
| mortally (adv.) | of human origin |
| mortally (adv.) | grievously, bitterly, intensely |
| mote (n.) | speck of dust, tiny particle, trifle |
| move (v.) | move to anger, provoke, exasperate |
| move (v.) | move to anger, provoke, exasperate |
| mundane (adj.) | worldly, earthly |
| Mytilene (n.) | [pron: 'mitilen] city in Lesbos, Greece |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| narrowly (adv.) | carefully, with close attention |
| nature (n.) | human nature |
| ne (conj.) | [archaism] nor |
| near (adv.) | closely, intimately, seriously |
| needy (adj.) | needed, necessary |
| neele (n.) | needle |
| neglection (n.) | negligence, neglect, disregard |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| Neptune | Roman water-god, chiefly associated with the sea and sea-weather |
| nicely (adv.) | scrupulously, punctiliously, meticulously, fastidiously |
| night-bird (n.) | nightingale, bird that sings at night |
| night-oblations (n.) | evening devotions |
| nill (v.) | will not |
| nip (v.) | press, enforce, compel |
| nobleness (n.) | nobility, aristocratic rank |
| now (adv.) | just now |
| nuzzle up (v.) | rear, bring up, nurture |
| offer (v.) | attempt, start, try, make a move |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| ope (v.) | open |
| open (v.) | reveal, uncover, disclose |
| open (v.) | reveal, uncover, disclose |
| opinion (n.) | public opinion, popular judgement |
| opposing (adj.) | opposite, antipodal |
| orb (n.) | sphere, orbit, circle |
| ostent (n.) | display, show, manifestation |
| overbear (v.) | overwhelm, overcome, overpower |
| overlook (v.) | inspect, superintend, oversee |
| overpressed (adj.) | overpowered, overwhelmed, overcome |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pace (n.) | way of walking, gait |
| pace (v.) | [horse-training] break in, teach one paces, properly train |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| pained (adj.) | tormented, distressed, persecuted |
| painful (adj.) | painstaking, diligent, laborious |
| Paphos (n.) | [pron: 'pafos] Cyprus; favourite abode of Venus, goddess of love |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| partake (v.) | make known, impart, communicate |
| passion (n.) | emotional state, mental condition |
| passion (n.) | suffering, torment, deep grief |
| passport (n.) | document providing details |
| pay (v.) | repay, requite, recompense |
| peer (n.) | mate, companion; wife |
| peevish (adj.) | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
| pelf (n.) | possessions, property, goods |
| Pentapolis (n.) | [pron: pen'tapolis] city region on N African coast, modern Libya |
| peremptory (adj.) | overbearing, imperious, dictatorial |
| perfect (adj.) | complete, flawless, unblemished |
| perfect (v.) | inform fully, instruct completely |
| perch (n.) | measure of land [c.5.5 yards / c.5 m]; distance |
| persever (v.) | persevere, persist, keep at it |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| piece (n.) | specimen, masterpiece |
| piece (n.) | [of virtue] model, picture, paragon |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| plain (v.) | make plain, explain, give utterance to |
| pledge (v.) | drink a toast to, drink to |
| pompous (adj.) | glorious, magnificent, splendid |
| poop (v.) | make a fool of; or: do away with [through venereal disease] |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| portage (n.) | [unclear meaning] life's voyage, journey through life |
| portly (adj.) | stately, majestic, dignified |
| post (adv.) | in haste, with speed |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | (usually plural) god, deity, divinity |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| pox (n.) | venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules |
| practice (n.) | doings, proceedings, dealings |
| practise (v.) | engage in, carry on, take up |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| pregnant (adj.) | well-disposed, ready, inclined, receptive |
| presence (n.) | appearance, bearing, demeanour |
| present (n.) | object presented |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| prest (adj.) | engaged, made ready, hired |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, anticipate |
| Priapus (n.) | [priy'aypus] Greek god of human and plant fertility |
| priest (n.) | priestess |
| prime (adj.) | first, original, initial |
| principal (n.) | main rafter, joist |
| principal (n.) | mistress, superior, manager |
| proportion (n.) | part, portion, amount |
| prorogue (v.) | prolong, draw out, lengthen |
| prosperous (adj.) | profitable, beneficial, leading to a successful outcome |
| prosperous (adj.) | profitable, beneficial, leading to a successful outcome |
| prove (v.) | demonstrate, establish, show to be true |
| pudding (n.) | type of large savoury dish; dumpling, pasty |
| pure (adj.) | sheer, utter, total |
| purchase (n.) | beneficial result, benefit, advantage |
| purchase (n.) | acquisition, prize, spoil |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (v.) | intend, plan |
| put (v.) | bestow, grant, place officially |
| put off (v.) | keep away, avert, evade |
| quaintly (adv.) | subtly, skilfully, ingeniously |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| question (v.) | enquire about, discuss, deliberate |
| questionless (adv.) | unquestionably, undoubtedly, most certainly |
| qui... | who feeds me extinguishes me |
| quick (adj.) | fresh, invigorating, sharp |
| quit (v.) | make compensation for, requite |
| quoth a, quotha (int.) | did he say?, indeed! |
| rapture (n.) | seizure, plundering, carrying away |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rare (adj.) | unusual, striking, exceptional |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rare (adj.) | marvellous, splendid, excellent |
| rarely (adv.) | exceptionally, outstandingly, unbelievably |
| ravish (v.) | entrance, enrapture, carry away with joy |
| raw (adj.) | unrefined, unskilled, unpolished |
| raze, raze out | erase, obliterate, wipe out |
| reave (v.), past form reft | rob, deprive |
| rebuke (v.) | repress, put down, check |
| receive (v.) | understand, take in, comprehend |
| receptacle (n.) | repository, storehouse, receiving chamber |
| recollect (v.) | gather up, collect, amass |
| record (v.) | sing, warble, chant |
| recover (v.) | revive, restore to health |
| regent (n.) | ruler, governor, sovereign |
| relation (n.) | report, account, narration |
| relish (v.) | have a flavour [of], taste, savour |
| remember (v.) | commemorate, acknowledge, reward, recognize |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| renown (n.) | reputation, good name, honour |
| repair (v.) | restore, renew, revive |
| repeat (v.) | mention, speak of, utter |
| report (v.) | give an account [of], describe in words |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| reserve (v.) | preserve, retain, keep |
| resist (v.) | revolt, repel, fill with distaste |
| resolve (v.) | satisfy, free from doubt |
| resolve (v.) | satisfy, free from doubt |
| resolve (v.) | answer, respond to |
| resolve (v.) | answer, respond to |
| resolve (v.) | answer, respond to |
| resort (n.) | visits, visitings, approaches |
| resorter (n.) | regular, frequenter, customer |
| respect (n.) | regard, admiration, favour, opinion |
| respect (v.) | value, have regard for, prize |
| rest (n.) | residence, lodging, stay |
| restorative (n.) | healing power, medicinal cordial |
| return (v.) | answer, report, say in reply [to] |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| rid (v.) | lie at anchor |
| riot (n.) | dissipation, wasteful revelry, extravagance |
| ripe (adj.) | mature, sophisticated, refined |
| roguing (adj.) | living like rogues, villainous, rascally |
| rosemary (n.) | aromatic shrub, associated with remembering |
| rout (n.) | band, company, crowd |
| rudely (adj.) | violent, rough, harsh |
| ruff (n.) | frill of stiff folded linen, worn around the neck |
| rutting (n.) | fornication, promiscuity |
| sable (adj.) | black |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| said, well | well done |
| sail (n.) | fleet, squadron, flotilla |
| salute (v.) | greet, welcome, address |
| savour (v.) | smell, reek, stink |
| scan (v.) | judge, assess, criticize |
| 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 |
| scene (n.) | play, drama, performance |
| scene (n.) | play, drama, performance |
| scorn (v.) | mock, jeer, express disdain [at] |
| sea-margent (n.) | seashore, edge of the sea |
| sea-room (n.) | space at sea to manoeuvre a ship |
| secret (adj.) | hidden, obscure, abstruse |
| seem (v.) | arrange, contrive, try speciously |
| seem (v.) | have the look [of], give the appearance [of] |
| seem (v.) | have the look [of], give the appearance [of] |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| shadow (n.) | shelter, roof |
| shake (n.) | shaking, shock, blow |
| shew (v.) | eschew, avoid, shirk |
| shine (n.) | shining quality, radiance |
| shore (n.) | waterside dump, sewage channel |
| short (adj.) | wanting, insufficient, inadequate |
| show (n.) | appearance, exhibition, display |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| show (n.) | pretence, fabrication, deception |
| scholar (n.) | pupil, student |
| scholar (n.) | pupil, student |
| sic... | thus is faithfulness to be tested |
| sight (n.) | outward appearance, external show |
| sight (n.) | eye |
| sink (v.) | be ruined, give up, perish |
| sit (v.) | sit in conference, meet for a discussion |
| slack (v.) | reduce to inactivity, quieten down |
| sleded, sleided (adj.) | finely divided, filamented |
| small (adj.) | slender, slim |
| smile (v.) | make something happen by smiling |
| smooth (v.) | adopt a flattering manner, make a plausible show, conciliate |
| sodden (adj.) | diseased, rotten, limp |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| softly (adv.) | slowly, gently |
| sojourner (n.) | guest, lodger, visitor |
| soldier (n.) | dedicated person, committed individual |
| some (n.) | someone, a person, one |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| sometime (adv.) | formerly, at one time, once |
| sometimes (adv.) | formerly, once, at one time, previously |
| soon (adv.) | quickly, in a short time |
| sooth (n.) | flattery, sycophant, sweet-talk |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sore (adj.) | severe, harsh, heavy |
| sort (n.) | class, level, social rank |
| sound (v.) | cry out, declare, proclaim |
| Sparta (n.) | city of Peloponnesia, S Greece |
| speeding (n.) | success, good fortune |
| speken (v.) | [archaism] speak |
| sphere (n.) | star, planet |
| split (v.) | break up, split in two |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| square (adj.) | broad, wide |
| staff (n.) | (plural ‘staves’) spear, lance |
| standing-bowl (n.) | bowl standing on a pedestal |
| starve (v.) | destroy, wither, waste away |
| state (n.) | splendour, magnificence, stateliness, dignity |
| stature (n.) | height |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| stem (n.) | prow, bows |
| 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 |
| stint (v.) | cease, stop short |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| stored (adj.) | well supplied, rich, plentifully provided |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| stretch (v.) | strain to the utmost, maximally exert |
| strict (adj.) | harsh, cruel, unrelenting |
| strong (adj.) | certain, convincing, persuasive |
| strong (adj.) | forceful, persuasive, influential |
| subject (n.) | subjects, people [of a state] |
| subscribe to (v.) | sign, endorse, put one's name to |
| subtlety (n.) | cunning, crafty stratagem |
| succeed (v.) | proceed, result, issue naturally |
| succeed (v.) | follow on, ensue, come after |
| suffer (v.) | perish, be destroyed, collapse |
| suffer (v.) | be wronged, be abused |
| suffrage (n.) | vote, approval, consent |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| sum (n.) | summary, gist, essence |
| superfluous (adj.) | extravagant, wasteful, immoderate |
| supposing (n.) | imagination, creative thinking |
| sure (adj.) | harmless, innocuous, unable to cause damage |
| surge (n.) | heavy wave, violent sea |
| surgeon (n.) | doctor, physician |
| surprise (n.) | alarm, terror [caused by a fearful event] |
| take (v.) | captivate, delight, enrapture |
| take to (v.) | have recourse to, take oneself off to |
| taper-light (n.) | candle-light |
| target (n.) | light round shield |
| target (n.) | light round shield |
| Tarsus (n.) | ancient city of Asia Minor, S Turkey |
| Tarsus (n.) | ancient city of Asia Minor, S Turkey |
| Tarsus (n.) | ancient city of Asia Minor, S Turkey |
| Tarsus (n.) | ancient city of Asia Minor, S Turkey |
| Tarsus (n.) | ancient city of Asia Minor, S Turkey |
| Tarsus (n.) | ancient city of Asia Minor, S Turkey |
| tell (v.) | disclose, reveal, explain |
| Tellus (n.) | Roman goddess of the earth |
| Thetis (n.) | [pron: 'theetis] sea-nymph married to Peleus, destined to bear a son (Achilles) greater than his father |
| thought (n.) | intention, purpose, design |
| thoughten (adj.) | assured, of a mind, thinking |
| throng (v.) | crush, overwhelm |
| throng up (v.) | cram, fill, burden |
| thwart (v.) | cross, traverse, go over |
| Tib (n.) | [type name for] strumpet, harlot, whore |
| tilt (v.) | joust, fight [with lances], thrust |
| tire (n.) | fittings, furnishings, trappings |
| tonight (adv.) | last night, this past night |
| top (v.) | prune, lop, cut back |
| touchstone (n.) | type of stone used for testing the quality of a gold or silver alloy |
| tourney (v.) | take part in a tournament |
| tourney (v.) | take part in a tournament |
| trade (n.) | regular line of work, recognized business |
| travail, travel (n.) | labour, pain of childbirth |
| travail, travel (n.) | labour, pain of childbirth |
| treason (n.) | treachery, betrayal, deceitfulness |
| trim (v.) | dress, attire, make [oneself] ready |
| trip (v.) | dance, step lightly |
| triumph (n.) | public festivity, pageant, display of celebration, tournament |
| triumph (n.) | public festivity, pageant, display of celebration, tournament |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| two or three | a few, several |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | unravel, solve, explain |
| unlaid ope | not laid open, undisclosed, unrevealed |
| unlicensed (adj.) | without permission, lacking the assent |
| unwholesome (adj.) | corrupted, infected, diseased |
| used (adj.) | customary, usual, accustomed |
| usurp on / upon | take wrongful possession of, misappropriate |
| vail (n.) | [textiles: remnant of cloth, leftover of material] tip, gratuity, perk |
| vail (v.) | lower, bow down, cast down [as in submission] |
| vail (v.) | do homage, pay respect, show devotion |
| vast (n.) | great expanse, immense space, waste |
| vegetive (n.) | plant, vegetable |
| vestal (adj.) | as a virgin priestess |
| vestal (n.) | woman vowed to chastity, virgin, priestess |
| viand (n.) | (usually plural) food, victuals, foodstuff |
| vie (v.) | offer in competition, display in rivalry |
| viol (n.) | type of stringed instrument played with a bow |
| viol (n.) | type of stringed instrument played with a bow |
| virginal (adj.) | typical of a virgin |
| virtue (n.) | quality, accomplishment, ability |
| visor (n.) | mask |
| votaress (n.) | woman under vow, votary, devotee [of an order] |
| wage (v.) | compete, be a rival to, measure up to |
| wanion, with a | with a vengeance, with a plague |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| warrant (n.) | licence, sanction, authorization |
| warrant (v.) | tell, assure, give good grounds to |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| waste (v.) | pass, spend, while away |
| water (n.) | lustre, sheen, quality |
| wayward (adj.) | hostile, contrary, antagonistic |
| wayward (adj.) | changeable, capricious, erratic |
| weed (n.) | garment, piece of clothing |
| well-a-day (int.) | exclamation of grief, sorrow, upset, etc |
| well-a-day (n.) | lamentation, grief, sorrowing |
| well-a-near (int.) | alas, alack |
| well-favoured (adj.) | good-looking, attractive in appearance |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wenchless (adj.) | lacking in women |
| whip the gosling | confound the little goose |
| whipstock (n.) | whip-handle |
| whir (v.) | whirl, rush along, carry |
| wholesome (adj.) | sound, firm, in good condition |
| wight (n.) | [archaism] person, human being |
| wild (adj.) | delirious, ecstatic, passionately elated |
| will (n.) | wilfulness, self-will, determination |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (v.) | know, be aware, realize |
| wonderingly (adv.) | with wonder, with amazement |
| word (n.) | maxim, saying, adage, motto |
| work (v.), past form wrought | run, toss about, rage |
| wrack (n.) | destruction, ruin |
| wrack (v.) | wreck, shipwreck, lose at sea |
| writ (n.) | [archaism] gospel, holy scripture |
| yield (v.) | bring forth, produce |
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