This is an alphabetical listing of all the glossary items that appear in this play. We have left in repeated
instances, so that is it possible to see how often a particular item appears in a play.
| a (prep.) | variant form of 'in' |
| a (prep.) | variant form of 'in' |
| a (prep.) | variant form of 'at' |
| abandon (v.) | banish, exile, keep away |
| abate (v.) | lessen, lower, diminish |
| abjure (v.) | swear to abandon, solemnly reject |
| abode (n.) | dwelling-place, lodging, residence |
| abroad (adv.) | away from home, out of the house |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| accomplish (v.) | perform, do, carry out |
| accord (n.) | harmony, agreement |
| accoutrements, accoustrements (n.) | clothes, outfit, attire |
| acquaintance (n.) | friends, companions, associates |
| action (n.) | law-suit, legal proceeding, litigation |
| action (n.) | movement, demeanour, gesture |
| action (n.) | movement, demeanour, gesture |
| admire (v.) | revere, marvel at, respect |
| Adonis (n.) | [pron: a'dohnis] handsome young man loved by Aphrodite (Greek goddess of sexual love) or (in Roman mythology) Venus |
| advice (n.) | consideration, reflection, deliberation |
| advise, avise (v.) | warn, counsel, caution |
| advise, avise (v.) | inform, be aware, apprise |
| Aeacides (n.) | [pron: ee'asideez] alternative name for Ajax |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| affect (v.) | love, like, be fond of |
| affect (v.) | incline to, like, favour, be drawn to |
| affected (adj.) | disposed, inclined, minded |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| affection (n.) | love, devotion |
| afford (v.) | have to offer, be capable of supplying |
| afford (v.) | have to offer, be capable of supplying |
| afford (v.) | fulfil naturally, offer routinely |
| affy (v.) | engage, betrothe, espouse |
| again (adv.) | in return, back [in response] |
| again (adv.) | back [to a former position] |
| Agenor (n.) | [pron: a'jenor] king of Tyre; father of daughter Europa and sons Cadmus, Phoenix, and Cilix |
| aglet-baby (n.) | [unclear meaning] small ornamental figure forming the tag of a lace |
| agree (v.) | become harmonious, be reconciled |
| achieve (v.) | gain, obtain, procure |
| achieve (v.) | gain, obtain, procure |
| achieve (v.) | gain, obtain, procure |
| 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 |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | disturbance, turbulence, trouble, loud noise |
| alarm, alarum, 'larm, 'larum (n.) | disturbance, turbulence, trouble, loud noise |
| Alcides (n.) | [pron: al'siydeez] original name of Hercules, after his grandfather Alceus |
| ale-wife (n.) | ale-house keeper, barmaid |
| all (adv.) | [intensifying use] quite, so |
| all-amazed (adj.) | completely dumbfounded |
| amaze (v.) | confuse, perplex, bewilder |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| amendment (n.) | recovery, recuperation, improvement |
| amends (n.) | recovery, cure, improvement in health |
| amort (adj.) | dispirited, spiritless, dejected |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | long-established, long-standing |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | former, earlier, past |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | aged, very old, venerable |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | aged, very old, venerable |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| angel (n.) | ministering spirit, person who can perform a helpful office |
| Anna (n.) | sister of Dido, to whom Dido confides her love for Aeneas |
| annoy (v.) | harm, molest, hurt, injure |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answerable (adj.) | corresponding, commensurate, proportionate |
| antic, antick(e), antique (n.) | grotesque figure, grinning jester, buffoon |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| apparel (v.) | clothe, dress up, trick out |
| appendix (n.) | appendage, accompaniment, hanger-on |
| apply (v.) | pursue, practise, devote oneself to |
| appoint (v.) | direct, order, instruct |
| approve (v.) | put to the proof, test, try |
| approved (adj.) | tested, tried, established, proven |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| argosy (n.) | large merchant ship |
| Aristotle (n.) | [pron: 'aristotl] Greek philosopher, 4th-c BC |
| arras (adj.) | made of Arras tapestry fabric |
| array (n.) | attire, clothes, clothing, dress |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| as (conj.) | if |
| ask (v.) | demand, require, call for |
| askance, askaunce (adv.) | with disdain, maliciously, scornfully |
| assurance (n.) | confirmation, pledge, guarantee |
| assurance (n.) | confirmation, pledge, guarantee |
| assurance (n.) | confirmation, pledge, guarantee |
| assurance (n.) | confirmation, pledge, guarantee |
| assurance (n.) | confirmation, pledge, guarantee |
| assurance (n.) | security, certainty, confidence |
| assure (v.) | settle, convey, leave [to] |
| assure (v.) | settle, convey, leave [to] |
| assured (adj.) | certain, definite, sure |
| 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] |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| awful (adj.) | awe-inspiring, worthy of respect |
| baccare, backare (v.) | [mock Latin] back, stand back, give place |
| bag (n.) | money-bag, purse |
| baggage (n.) | good-for-nothing woman, harlot |
| balk, baulk (v.) | argue over, quibble about |
| balm (v.) | soothe, relieve, heal |
| bandy (v.) | exchange, swap, send to and fro |
| banquet, banket (n.) | refreshments, light meal, dessert |
| banquet, banket (n.) | refreshments, light meal, dessert |
| bar (n.) | objection, impediment |
| bar (v.) | prevent, obstruct, block |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| bate (v.) | [falconry] beat the wings, flutter |
| bauble (n.) | piece of rubbish, worthless trifle |
| bauble (n.) | piece of rubbish, worthless trifle |
| bay (n.) | [hunting] last stand, point of capture |
| bear in hand | abuse, take advantage of, delude, deceive |
| bearherd, bear-herd, bearard, bearward, berrord (n.) | bear-keeper, bear-handler [for dancing or baiting] |
| beastly (adv.) | like an animal, in a beastly manner |
| beat (v.) | drive, force, impel |
| beat (v.) | drive, force, impel |
| beat (v.) | [falconry] beat the wings, flap wildly |
| because (conj.) | so that, in order that |
| beck (n.) | beckoning, command, call |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate 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 |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| bedazzle (v.) | confuse by dazzling |
| beer / ale, small | weak beer, beer of poor quality |
| beer / ale, small | weak beer, beer of poor quality |
| beetle-headed (adj.) | thick-headed, doltish |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| before (adv.) | in the front |
| beget (v.), past form begot | produce, engender, give rise to |
| begnaw (v.) | gnaw away, eat away, chew |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| being (n.) | physical existence, life |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| bemete, be-mete (v.) | measure; also: mete out punishment |
| bemoil (v.) | cover with dirt, bemire |
| ben venuto (n.) | warm welcome |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| beseem (v.) | befit, be fitting [for], be seemly [for] |
| bespeak (v.), past forms bespake, bespoke | ask for, order, request |
| bestow (v.) | give in marriage, match |
| bestow (v.) | give, provide, grant |
| bestraught (adj.) | bereft of wits, mad, out of one's mind |
| bestrew (v.) | strew, scatter, sprinkle |
| bestrew (v.) | strew, scatter, sprinkle |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| bias (n.) | [weighting in a bowl causing it to run obliquely] inclination, tendency, leaning |
| bid (v.), past form bade | command, order, enjoin, tell |
| big (adv.) | threateningly, violently, menacingly |
| bill (n.) | note, document, memorandum |
| bird (n.) | object of prey, quarry |
| bitter (adj.) | sharp, shrewd, keen |
| blame, to | to be blamed, blameworthy |
| blear (v.) | deceive, delude, fool |
| blot (n.) | stain, disgrace, blemish |
| blow one's nail / nails | twiddle one's thumbs, wait patiently |
| board (v.) | accost, address, approach, tackle |
| bode (v.) | forebode, portend, predict, augur |
| body (n.) | person, individual |
| bondmaid (n.) | slave girl |
| bonny (adj.) | fine, beautiful, splendid |
| boot (n.) | good, advantage, profit |
| boot-hose (n.) | over-stocking covering the whole of the lower leg |
| bossed (adj.) | ornamented, studded |
| bots (n.) | stomach worm affecting horses |
| bottom (n.) | bobbin, ball |
| bow (v.) | make to bend, cause to bend |
| boy (n.) | servant, slave, menial |
| brach (n.) | hound [which hunts by scent], bitch |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| brave (n.) | boast, bravado, blustering threat |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| brave (v.) | challenge, defy, confront, provoke |
| brave (v.) | make splendid, adorn, brighten up |
| bravely (adv.) | in fine clothes, splendidly dressed |
| bravely (adv.) | in fine clothes, splendidly dressed |
| bravery (n.) | finery, fine clothes, rich dress |
| brawl (v.) | quarrel, squabble, contend |
| break (v.) | graze, bruise, cut open |
| break (v.) | train, discipline, mould |
| breathe (v.) | catch breath, pause, rest |
| breathe (v.) | allow to breathe, rest |
| breathed (adj.) | strong-winded, well-exercised |
| breeching (adj.) | subject to be flogged; novice, beginner |
| bride (v.) | play the bride |
| brief (adj.) | quick, speedy, swift, expeditious |
| broach (v.) | raise, introduce into conversation |
| brook (v.) | allow, permit, bear |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| buckler (v.) | shield, protect, defend |
| bug (n.) | bogey, bugbear, imaginary terror |
| burden, burthen (n.) | bass accompaniment [in a song] |
| burden, burthen (v.) | charge, accuse, lay on |
| burst (adj.) | broken, shattered, rent in two |
| burst (v.) | break, smash |
| but (adv.) | just |
| butt (n.) | buttock, bottom |
| buttery (n.) | store-room [for provisions], liquor-store |
| buzz (n.) | rumour, whisper, report |
| buzzard (n.) | ignoramus, stupid person; also: inferior kind of hawk |
| buzzard (n.) | [unclear meaning] night-flying insect; cockchafer |
| candle-case (n.) | container for candles |
| canopy (n.) | covering above a bed |
| caparisoned (adj.) | dressed, decked out, arrayed |
| cardmaker (n.) | instrument for combing wool |
| careless (adj.) | carefree, unconcerned, untroubled |
| carouse (n.) | toast, long draught, cup filled to the brim to be downed in one go |
| carouse (v.) | drink at length, imbibe long draughts |
| carouse (v.) | drink at length, imbibe long draughts |
| cart (v.) | drive around in a cart [usual punishment for a prostitute] |
| carve (v.) | design, make up, shape artistically |
| cause (n.) | reason, motive, ground |
| cause (n.) | affair, business, subject |
| cavil (n.) | quibble, hair-splitting objection |
| censer (n.) | perfuming vessel with a perforated and ornamented lid |
| circumstance (n.) | circumlocution, verbiage, unnecessary detail |
| clap up (v.) | seal, settle hastily, complete suddenly |
| clear (adj.) | serene, cheerful, unclouded |
| close (adv.) | safely, secretly, out of sight |
| close up (v.) | finally satisfy, put the finishing touches to |
| closely (adv.) | securely, in strict confinement |
| cock (n.) | softened variant of 'God' |
| cockle (n.) | cockle shell, mussel-shell |
| colour (v.) | dye, stain a new colour |
| come (v.) | speak, talk, express oneself |
| come by (v.) | find, acquire, come across |
| come of (v.) | descend from |
| commanded (adj.) | forced, feigned, contrived |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| common (adj.) | average, usual, general, ordinary |
| commune (v.) | talk, converse, discourse |
| comonty, commonty (n.) | malapropism for ‘comedy’ |
| compassed (adj.) | curved, rounded, arched |
| compound (v.) | agree, settle |
| compound (v.) | agree, settle |
| conceit (n.) | notion, idea, thought |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| condition (n.) | disposition, temper, mood, character |
| confer (v.) | chat, talk together, gossip |
| conference (n.) | conversation, talk, discourse |
| conformable (adj.) | compliant, submissive, tractable |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| conserve (n.) | (plural) confections, sweetmeats, candied fruits |
| conserve (n.) | (plural) preserve, store |
| consolation (n.) | comfort, good cheer, contentment |
| construe (v.) | explain, expound |
| construe (v.) | explain, expound |
| contain (v.) | restrain, keep under control |
| contending (adj.) | struggling, antagonistic, opposed |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| content (v.) | take pleasure in, enjoy |
| contented (adj.) | not disposed to complain, amenable |
| contented (adj.) | willing, ready, agreeable |
| continency (n.) | moderation, self-restraint, patience |
| contrive (v.) | pass the time, spend, while away |
| cony-catch (v.) | rabbit-catch; trick, dupe |
| cony-catching (n.) | rabbit-catching; trickery, evasion, knavery |
| copatain hat | high-crowned hat in the form of a sugar-loaf |
| countenance (n.) | appearance, aspect, look |
| countenance (n.) | appearance, aspect, look |
| countenance (n.) | demeanour, bearing, manner |
| countenance (n.) | demeanour, bearing, manner |
| countenance (n.) | demeanour, bearing, manner |
| countenance (v.) | honour, grace, pay respect to |
| counterfeit (adj.) | pretended, feigned, sham |
| counterfeit (adj.) | pretended, feigned, sham |
| counterpoint (n.) | counterpane, quilted bed-covering |
| couple (v.) | leash together |
| course (v.) | hunt hares [or other game] with hounds by sight |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | curtsy, bow, gesture of respect |
| covenant (n.) | contract, legal agreement, compact |
| coxcomb (n.) | fool's head, fool, simpleton |
| coy (adj.) | unresponsive, distant, standoffish, disdainful |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| crab (n.) | crab-apple, sour apple |
| crack-hemp (n.) | rogue who deserves to be hanged, gallows-bird |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| craven (n.) | [cock-fighting] cock that shows no fighting spirit |
| credit (n.) | reputation, name, standing, honour |
| credit (v.) | do credit to, grace, give esteem to |
| crest (n.) | heraldic device placed above the shield and helmet in a coat-of-arms |
| cross (adj.) | perverse, contrarious, contradictory |
| cross (v.) | afflict, plague, go against |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| cross (v.) | interrupt, cut in on |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| crupper (n.) | leather saddle-strap on a horse |
| crupper (n.) | leather saddle-strap on a horse |
| cry (v.) | give tongue, cry out |
| cullion (n.) | wretch, rascal, rogue |
| cum... | by special licence with the sole right to print |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| cunning (n.) | skill, ability, expertise |
| cunning (n.) | deviousness, deceit, craftiness, artfulness |
| curious (adj.) | particular, difficult to satisfy, hard to please |
| curiously (adv.) | skilfully, carefully, proficiently |
| currish (adj.) | mean-spirited, snarling, quarrelsome |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| curst (adj.) | bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross |
| custard-coffin (n.) | crust surrounding a custard tart |
| cut (n.) | ornamental gap in a dress to show the colour underneath |
| Cytherea (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| dainty (n.) | delicacy, choice foodstuff |
| dally (v.) | delay, linger, loiter |
| dam (n.) | mother |
| dam (n.) | mother |
| dame (n.) | woman, girl |
| Daphne (n.) | nymph loved by Apollo; chased by the god, she was saved by being turned into a laurel, which became Apollo's sacred tree |
| deceitful (adj.) | sham, false, bogus |
| deceiving (adj.) | sham, false, bogus |
| deck (v.) | cover, adorn, decorate |
| declining (adj.) | hanging, bowing, drooping |
| deeply (adv.) | profoundly, thoroughly, sincerely |
| deeply (adv.) | loudly, sonorously, resoundingly |
| demi-cannon (n.) | type of large gun |
| denier (n.) | tenth of a penny [trivial sum, paltry amount] |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| descry (v.) | catch sight of, make out, espy, discover |
| desperate (adj.) | risky, dangerous, hazardous |
| despite, in | no matter what else happens |
| device (n.) | plan, scheme, intention |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| devote (adj.) | devoted, dedicated, addicted |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| diaper (n.) | towel, napkin, cloth |
| digress (v.) | deviate, diverge, depart |
| diligent (adj.) | attentive, heedful, ready to respond |
| discipline (n.) | learning, schooling, course of instruction |
| discomfit (v.) | discourage, disconcert, deject |
| disease (n.) | mental illness, disturbance of mind |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| disquiet (adj.) | upset, disturbed, troubled |
| dissemble (v.) | disguise, cloak, give a deceptive appearance to |
| dissemble (v.) | deceive, disguise the truth, pretend |
| distilled (adj.) | fragrant, scented, aromatic |
| doff (v.) | throw off, get rid of, do away with |
| dog-weary (adj.) | dog-tired, exhausted |
| dole, happy man be his | destiny, fate, lot |
| domineer (v.) | feast riotously, raise the roof |
| dotard (n.) | old fool, senile idiot |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| 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 |
| draw (v.) | write out, draw up, present |
| dress (v.) | prepare, make ready |
| dresser (n.) | serving-table, kitchen table |
| drudge (n.) | slave, serf, lackey |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| dulcet (adj.) | sweet, mild, pleasant, agreeable |
| dull (adj.) | dim, not sharp, lacking keenness |
| dump (n.) | (plural) low spirits, feeling of melancholy |
| duty (n.) | due, desert, deserving |
| duty (n.) | reverence, due respect, proper attitude |
| duty (n.) | reverence, due respect, proper attitude |
| ease (n.) | comfort, relief, solace |
| edge (n.) | ardour, keen desire |
| effect (v.) | cause, produce, bring about |
| effectual (adj.) | effective, efficient |
| eleven and twenty long | just right, perfect [a winning hand in the card game of Thirty-one] |
| embossed (adj.) | driven to such extremes, made mad with exhaustion |
| embracement (n.) | embrace, clasping, hug |
| encounter (n.) | accosting, address, approach |
| endure (v.) | let, allow, permit |
| engender (v.) | produce, develop, generate |
| entertain (v.) | welcome, receive kindly, treat well, show hospitality to |
| entertain (v.) | welcome, receive kindly, treat well, show hospitality to |
| entertainment (n.) | pleasant reception, favourable welcome |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, hospitality, reception |
| entire (adj.) | sincere, genuine, earnest |
| entrance (n.) | admission, right of entering, entrance-fee |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envy, envy at (v.) | show malice [towards], hate, regard with ill will |
| ergo (adv.) | therefore |
| estate (n.) | degree of rank, place in life, type of person |
| esteem (n.) | reputation, regard, respectability |
| esteem (v.) | regard, think, consider |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| ewer (n.) | pitcher containing water for washing hands |
| ewer (n.) | pitcher containing water for washing hands |
| excuse (n.) | pardon, dispensation, exoneration |
| execute (v.) | carry out, fulfil, perform |
| express (v.) | show, reveal, display |
| extempore (adj./adv.) | without preparation, improvised, for the occasion |
| eyne (n.) | [archaism] eyes |
| face (v.) | trim with braid, adorn |
| face (v.) | confront impudently, defy |
| face (v.) | confront impudently, defy |
| face (v.) | brazen out, carry through shamelessly |
| face out (v.) | brazen out, carry through shamelessly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fair (adj.) | handsome, good-looking, beautiful |
| fair (adj.) | clean, unsoiled, not dirty |
| fair (adv.) | kindly, encouragingly, courteously |
| fair (adv.) | fully, quite, wholly |
| fair (n.) | fortune, happiness, favour |
| fairly (adv.) | neatly, elegantly, handsomely, beautifully |
| fairly (adv.) | neatly, elegantly, handsomely, beautifully |
| fairly (adv.) | cordially, warmly, becomingly |
| fall to (v.) | begin to do, abandon oneself to |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| fame (n.) | reputation, renown, character |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fancy (n.) | whim, inclination, caprice |
| fancy (v.) | like, love, admire |
| fancy (v.) | like, love, admire |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| farrer (adv.) | farther, further |
| farthingale (n.) | long skirt extended at the back by a framework of hoops |
| fashion (n.) | (plural) horse disease affecting the nose and mouth [farcy] |
| fast out (v.) | pass a period of abstinence |
| father (n.) | old man, venerable sir |
| fault (n.) | [hunting] break in a line of scent, loss of scent |
| fay (n.) | faith |
| fear (v.) | frighten, scare, terrify, daunt |
| fear (v.) | fear for, worry about, be anxious about |
| fellow (n.) | fellow-servant, colleague |
| fellow (n.) | companion, associate |
| few, in (a) | in few words, in short, in brief |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| figure (n.) | figure of speech, device, piece of rhetoric |
| filthy (adj.) | nasty, contemptible, disgusting |
| fine (adj.) | finely clothed, smartly dressed |
| fine (adj.) | finely clothed, smartly dressed |
| finely (adv.) | nicely, delicately, subtly |
| first (n.) | beginning, outset, start |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| fives (n.) | (plural) horse disease affecting the parotid glands [the strangles] |
| flap-eared (adj.) | with long hanging ears |
| flat (adj.) | downright, plain, basic |
| flatly (adv.) | plainly, straight, bluntly |
| fleet (adj.) | swift, nimble, active |
| fleet (adj.) | swift, nimble, active |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| Florentius (n.) | knight in Gower's 'Confessio Amantis' who married an ugly woman in return for the answer to a riddle on which his life depended |
| flout (v.) | insult, abuse, mock |
| fondly (adv.) | foolishly, stupidly, madly |
| fool (n.) | [term of endearment or pity] dear, darling, innocent creature |
| footboy (n.) | boy attendant, page-boy, servant on foot [accompanying a rider] |
| for (conj.) | because |
| for (prep.) | by |
| for why, forwhy (adv.) | for which reason, because of this |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forget (v.) | lose one's sense of identity |
| formal (adj.) | punctilious, stiff, standing on ceremony |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | deny, repudiate, refuse to admit |
| forthcoming (adj.) | producable in court, available as evidence / as a witness |
| fortune (n.) | good fortune, success |
| fortune (n.) | chance, fate, [one's ] lot |
| fortune (n.) | chance, fate, [one's ] lot |
| forward (adj.) | insistent, demanding, eager |
| foul (adj.) | false, hypocritical, shameful |
| foul (adj.) | plain-looking, unattractive, ugly |
| foul (adj.) | dirty, miry, muddy |
| foul (adj.) | dirty, miry, muddy |
| foul (adj.) | detestable, vile, loathsome |
| frame (v.) | adapt, adjust, shape, accommodate |
| frantic (adj.) | mad, insane, frenzied, out of one's senses |
| frenzy (n.) | distraction, agitation, delirium |
| fresh (adj.) | young, lovely, blooming |
| fret (n.) | ridge for guiding the fingers on the neck of a lute [or similar instrument] |
| fret (n.) | irritation, annoyance, vexation |
| fret (v.) | wear out, eat away, erode |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| frivolous (adj.) | silly, paltry, trivial |
| frolic (v.) | be joyful, make merry |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| froward (adj.) | perverse, obstinate, wilful, ungovernable |
| full (adv.) | fully, completely, properly |
| full-gorged (adj.) | allowed to eat her fill |
| fume (v.) | be in a rage, show anger |
| furniture (n.) | outfit, dress, costume |
| fustian (n.) | type of coarse cloth [of cotton and flax] |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| gall (v.) | graze, scratch |
| gallant (n.) | fine gentleman, man of fashion |
| gallant (n.) | fine gentleman, man of fashion |
| galliass (n.) | heavily built warship using sails and oars [larger than a galley] |
| gambold (n.) | frolic, entertainment, pastime |
| gamesome (adj.) | sportive, merry, playful |
| gamester (n.) | gambler, adventurer |
| gamut (n.) | musical scale |
| gaud (n.) | gaudy toy, showy plaything, trinket |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (n.) | (plural) gentlemen |
| gentlewoman (n.) | woman of good breeding, well-born lady |
| gentlewoman (n.) | woman of good breeding, well-born lady |
| gentlewoman (n.) | woman of good breeding, well-born lady |
| George, Saint | in Christian tradition, the patron saint of England, 3rd-c |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| gift (n.) | quality, accomplishment, talent |
| gird (n.) | taunt, gibe, dig |
| give over (v.) | desert, leave, abandon |
| give thanks | say grace before meals |
| glance away (v.) | bounce off, ricochet off |
| glanders (n.) | horse disease affecting the nostrils and jaws |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| go forward (v.) | carry on, keep it up |
| God-a-mercy | exclamation of thanks, applause, surprise, etc [God have mercy] |
| gog (n.) | softened form of 'God' |
| good (adj.) | amenable, tractable, manageable |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| goodman (adj.) | husband |
| grace (n.) | favour, good will |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| graceless (adj.) | wicked, ungodly, immoral |
| gramercy, gramercies (int.) | great thanks |
| gramercy, gramercies (int.) | great thanks |
| grandsire (n.) | old man, aged person |
| grateful (adj.) | pleasing, agreeable, gratifying |
| gratify (v.) | reward, repay, show gratitude for |
| great (adj.) | full of emotion |
| green (adj.) | fresh, recent, new |
| green (adj.) | fresh, recent, new |
| grieve (v.) | vex, hurt, trouble |
| groom (n.) | serving-man, servant, male attendant |
| groom (n.) | bridegroom |
| groom (n.) | fellow, character, creature |
| ground (n.) | foundation, basis, root |
| habiliment, abiliment (n.) | (usually plural) clothes, dress, attire, outfit |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| haggard (n.) | [falconry] wild hawk |
| haggard (n.) | [falconry] wild hawk |
| hale (v.) | molest, drag about, push around |
| half, be one's | go half-shares with one, share the stake with one |
| half-cheeked (adj.) | [horse-riding] with broken side-rings [cheeks]; or: halfway up the cheeks |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| halt (v.) | limp, proceed lamely |
| hand, at / in any | in any case, at any rate |
| hand, at / in any | in any case, at any rate |
| hap (n.) | fortune, lot, fate |
| hap (v.) | happen, take place, come to pass |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happily (adv.) | perhaps, by chance, maybe |
| happily (adv.) | opportunely, propitiously, with good fortune |
| happily (adv.) | opportunely, propitiously, with good fortune |
| happy (adj.) | opportune, appropriate, propitious, favourable |
| hard (adv.) | badly, poorly, ill |
| hasty-witted (adj.) | quick-witted, quick-thinking |
| have at (v.) | [said at the start of a fencing attack or other confrontation] I come at, let me at [a person] |
| have to | I'll move forward to, I'll go onwards to |
| have to't | let's go at it, let's renew the fight |
| he (n.) | man, person |
| head (n.) | power, strength, scope |
| headstall (n.) | part of a horse's bridle that goes over the head |
| hearing (n.) | news, report, spectacle |
| hearken (v.) | be on the lookout, await an opportunity |
| hearken for (v.) | desire, be attracted to |
| heart (n.) | courage, spirit, valour |
| heart (n.) | courage, spirit, valour |
| heart, for my | for my life |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heedless (adj.) | careless, slack, inattentive |
| hic ibat... | Here ran the SImois; here is the Sigeian land; here stood the lofty palace of old Priam |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| high-cross (n.) | cross in a town centre |
| hilding (n.) | good-for-nothing, worthless individual |
| hipped (adj.) | with an injured hip, lame |
| history (n.) | story, tale, narrative |
| hold (n.) | guard, custody, confinement |
| hold (v.) | bear, tolerate, endure |
| hold (v.) | stay unbroken, hold out [in a fight] |
| hold (v.) | wager, offer as a bet |
| holidam / holidame, by my | what I hold holy; or: Our Lady |
| honest (adj.) | honourable, respectable, upright |
| hose (n.) | [pair of] breeches |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| hour (n.) | (plural) fixed time, timetable |
| house (n.) | inn, tavern |
| household (adj.) | domesticated, house-trained |
| humble (adj.) | lowly, ignoble, low |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | mood, disposition, frame of mind, temperament [as determined by bodily fluids] |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| hungerly (adj.) | sparse, meagre |
| hurly (n.) | commotion, uproar, turmoil |
| husband (n.) | housekeeper, steward, domestic manager |
| husband (v.) | manage, handle, look after |
| husht (int.) | be quiet |
| chafe (v.) | enrage, irritate, anger |
| chafe (v.) | enrage, irritate, anger |
| chance (n.) | event, occurrence, situation [especially, bad] |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| change (v.) | substitute, replace, supplant |
| chapeless (adj.) | without a sheath |
| charge (n.) | expense, cost, outlay |
| charge (v.) | entreat, exhort, enjoin |
| charm (v.) | overcome, subdue, take over [as if by a charm] |
| charm (v.) | bind, order, tell |
| check (n.) | restraint, control, counsel of moderation |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chider (n.) | quarreller, abusive person |
| choice (adj.) | chosen, specially worthy, excellent |
| choke (v.) | silence, quieten, still |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| choleric (adj.) | inclined to anger, hot-tempered, irascible |
| choleric (adj.) | giving rise to anger, causing bad temper |
| choose, cannot | have no alternative, cannot do otherwise |
| Christmas (n.) | in Christian tradition, the feast of the birth of Christ, 25 December |
| idle (adj.) | mad, crazy, lunatic |
| idle (adj.) | mad, crazy, lunatic |
| ill-favoured (adj.) | ugly, unattractive, unsightly |
| ill-seeming (adj.) | of ugly appearance, unpleasant to look at |
| image (n.) | embodiment, instance, form |
| impatient (adj.) | angry, irate, incensed |
| import (n.) | importance, significance, consequence |
| importune (v.) | beg [for], ask persistently [for] |
| imprimis (adv.) | in the first place |
| imprimis (adv.) | in the first place |
| indifferent (adj.) | not different, identical, same |
| indifferent (adv.) | equally, alike, correspondingly |
| induction (n.) | opening scene [of a play], initial step, preparation |
| infuse (v.) | fill, imbue, pervade |
| ingenious (adj.) | intellectual, refined, in liberal arts |
| ingrate (adj.) | ungrateful, unthankful, unappreciative |
| insolence (n.) | overbearing pride, haughtiness, presumptuous arrogance |
| institute (v.) | begin, introduce, set up |
| intend (v.) | pretend, convey, purport, profess |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intolerable (adv.) | excessively, exceedingly, extremely |
| invention (n.) | novelty, fresh creation, innovation |
| invention (n.) | plan, scheme, stratagem |
| Io (n.) | [pron: 'eeoh] daughter of river-god Inachus, loved by Zeus, who turned her into a heifer to save her from the jealousy of Zeus’ wife, Hera |
| iwis (adv.) | [archaism] assuredly, certainly, truly |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jack (n.) | serving-man |
| jade (n.) | [contemptuous] wretch, worthless individual |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jar (v.) | grate, sound discordantly |
| jealous (adj.) | suspicious, mistrustful, wary, watchful |
| jerkin (n.) | male upper garment, close-fitting jacket [often made of leather] |
| Jeronimy, Saint | [in TS Induction.i.7] a variant of Jerome, confused with Hieronimo from Thomas Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy |
| jest, break a | play a practical joke |
| Jill (n.) | serving-maid |
| jog (v.) | move on, go off, be away |
| joint-stool, join-stool, joined-stool (n.) | well-made stool [by a joiner] [also used in phrases of ridicule] |
| jointure (n.) | marriage settlement, part of a husband's estate due to his widow |
| jolly (adj.) | [intensifier] very, extremely; or: arrogant, overbearing |
| jolthead, jolt-head (n.) | blockhead, dolt, numskull |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| jump (v.) | agree, coincide, tally |
| junket (n.) | delicacy, sweetmeat, confection |
| keep (n.) | keeping, custody, care |
| keep (v.) | look after, watch over, maintain |
| keep (v.) | look after, watch over, maintain |
| kennel (n.) | street drain, gutter |
| kersey (n./adj.) | coarsely woven plain woollen cloth |
| kill (v.) | put down, outdo, master |
| kind (adj.) | loving, affectionate, fond |
| kindly (adv.) | naturally, spontaneously, convincingly |
| kindly, and | by all means, in any case |
| kindness (n.) | feeling of kinship |
| kindred (n.) | matching character, resemblance [to one another] |
| kite (n.) | bird of prey; thieving bird [of ill omen; also, strong term of abuse] |
| knack (n.) | trifle, knick-knack, ornament |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| 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.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knavery (n.) | roguish trick, rouguery, trickery |
| knavery (n.) | roguish trick, rouguery, trickery |
| knavery (n.) | showy adornment, trumpery, ornamentation |
| knit (n.) | style, pattern, type |
| lackey (n.) | footman, minion, flunky |
| lampass (n.) | horse disease affecting the mouth |
| largess (n.) | free gift, generous present |
| lave (v.) | wash, bathe, soak |
| law, by | in court, with legal proceedings |
| lay (v.) | wager, stake, bet |
| lecture (n.) | classroom lesson |
| lecture (n.) | classroom lesson |
| lecture (n.) | classroom lesson |
| Leda (n.) | [pron: 'leeda] daughter of Thestius; loved by Jove, who turned himself into a swan to seduce her |
| leet (n.) | local court of justice, manorial court |
| 'lege (v.) | allege |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| lewd (adj.) | improper, unseemly |
| lie (v.) | live, dwell, reside, lodge |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| light (adj.) | joyful, merry, light-hearted |
| light on (v.) | come across, meet with, chance upon |
| light on (v.) | come across, meet with, chance upon |
| light on (v.) | come across, meet with, chance upon |
| lightness (n.) | irresponsibility, levity, frivolity, fickleness |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | love |
| like, the | the same |
| like, the | the same |
| link (n.) | blacking [from a burnt torch] |
| list (n.) | cloth edging, border material |
| list (v.) | care, choose, desire |
| list (v.) | listen |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| loggerheaded (adj.) | thick-headed, stupid, doltish |
| long (v.) | belong, pertain, relate |
| longly (adv.) | for a long time, constantly, persistently |
| look for (v.) | expect, hope for, anticipate |
| look for (v.) | expect, hope for, anticipate |
| look unto (v.) | attend to, take care of |
| look upon (v.) | take notice of, turn towards |
| look what (conj.) | whatever |
| loose-bodied (adj.) | loose-fitting |
| lovely (adj.) | loving, amorous |
| low (adj.) | gentle, mild, not shrill |
| lowly (adj.) | humble, modest, submissive |
| Lucrece, Lucretia (n.) | [lu'krees] legendary Roman heroine, 6th-c BC, who killed herself after being raped by Tarquin |
| lunatic (adj.) | hallucinating, suffering from delusions |
| lure (n.) | [falconry] baited apparatus for recalling a hawk |
| lustful (adj.) | lust-arousing |
| lusty (adj.) | merry, cheerful, lively |
| madcap (adj.) | reckless, impulsive, wildly behaved |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| maintain (v.) | afford, stand the cost of |
| make (v.) | become, form, make up |
| make good | perform well, succeed in carrying out |
| make good | perform well, succeed in carrying out |
| malthorse, malt-horse (n./adj.) | heavy brewer's horse; so: drudge, idiot |
| man (n.) | servant, attendant, lackey |
| man (v.) | [falconry] tame, make tractable |
| mar (v.) | ruin, harm, injure, damage |
| mar (v.) | ruin, harm, injure, damage |
| marcantant (n.) | malapropism of Italian ‘mercatante’, merchant |
| mark (n.) | accounting unit in England (value: two-thirds of a pound) |
| 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 (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| mart (n.) | bargaining, buying and selling, trading |
| marvel (adj.) | strange, remarkable |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| masquing (adj.) | elaborate, grotesque, suitable for use in a masque |
| master (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| master (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| mate (n.) | fellow, individual |
| match (n.) | bargain, contract, agreement |
| match (v.) | join in marriage, make a match |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| maze (n.) | chance wandering about, labyrinthine business |
| meacock (adj.) | spiritless, languid, docile |
| mead (n.) | meadow |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (adj.) | unworthy, insignificant, unimportant |
| mean (adj.) | average, moderate, middling |
| mean-apparelled (adj.) | humbly dressed, in poor clothes |
| measure (n.) | [of drink] vessel-full, tot |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| mend (v.) | supplement, augment |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| merry (adj.) | hilarious, uproarious, hysterical |
| merry (adj.) | facetious, droll, jocular |
| mess (n.) | serving of food, dish |
| mete-yard (n.) | measuring rod, yardstick |
| 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 |
| mew up (v.) | coop up, confine, shut up |
| mew up (v.) | coop up, confine, shut up |
| mighty (adj.) | influential, important, leading |
| milch-kine (n.) | dairy-milk cows |
| mind (n.) | inclination, desire, wish |
| mind (n.) | intention, purpose, intent |
| mind (v.) | pay attention to, take notice of |
| Minerva (n.) | Roman goddess of wisdom, the arts, and trades |
| minion (n.) | hussy, jade, minx |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
| modesty (n.) | moderation, restraint, discipline |
| modesty (n.) | moderation, restraint, discipline |
| monument (n.) | portent, warning, sign |
| moralise, moralize (v.) | explain, interpret |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mose in the chine | [unclear meaning] be in the final stages of the glanders |
| mother-wit | natural intelligence |
| motion (n.) | proposal, proposition, suggestion, offer |
| mould (n.) | nature, frame, character |
| mould (v.) | model, shape, fashion |
| move (v.) | shake one's resolve, alter one's position |
| move (v.) | arouse, affect, stir [by emotion] |
| moved (adj.) | in a bad temper, angered, exasperated |
| mum (int.) | be quiet, shush |
| mum (int.) | be quiet, shush |
| muscadel (n.) | type of strong sweet wine |
| nail (n.) | [measure of cloth] sixteenth of a yard [c.6 cm] |
| narrowly (adv.) | carefully, with close attention |
| narrow-prying (adj.) | inquisitive, snooping, meddlesome |
| near-legged (adj.) | knock-kneed |
| neat (n.) | ox, cow, cattle |
| nice (adj.) | whimsical, capricious, temperamental |
| nill (v.) | will not |
| nit (n.) | little fellow; shrimp, gnat |
| note (n.) | list, record, roll |
| note (n.) | memorandum |
| note (v.) | observe, pay attention [to], take special note [of] |
| nurse (n.) | nourisher, feeder |
| obeisance (n.) | bow, curtsy, respectful salutation |
| occasion (n.) | circumstance, opportunity |
| occasion (n.) | course of events, state of affairs |
| odd (adj.) | eccentric, peculiar, unusual |
| odd (adj.) | eccentric, peculiar, unusual |
| odds (n. plural) | superiority, advantage, edge |
| offer (v.) | dare, presume, venture |
| offer (v.) | make, opt for, declare |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| officer (n.) | constable |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oftentimes (adv.) | often, frequently, on many occasions |
| only (adv.) | alone, solely, exclusively |
| ordain (v.) | appoint, establish, institute |
| order (n.) | arrangement, disposition, direction |
| order (n.) | manner, process, method |
| orderly (adv.) | according to the rules, properly, in the prescribed way |
| ordnance, ordinance (n.) | cannon, artillery |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| out-vie (v.) | outbid, outdo, better |
| overblow (v.) | blow over, pass away, abate |
| overeye, over-eye (v.) | watch, observe; or: look too much at |
| overleather (n.) | leather in the upper part of a shoe |
| overreach, over-reach (v.), past form overraught | outwit, outdo, cheat |
| overrun (v.) | flow over, stream down |
| Ovid, Ovidius (n.) | [pron: 'ovid] Latin poet; exiled to live among the Goths in AD 8 |
| pack (v.) | take [oneself] off, be off, depart |
| packing (n.) | plotting, contriving, underhand dealing |
| packthread, pack-thread (n.) | twine used for tying up bundles, string |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| pain (n.) | effort, endeavour, exertion, labour |
| painful (adj.) | painstaking, diligent, laborious |
| painted (adj.) | colourful, multi-coloured |
| pantaloon (n.) | old man, dotard [i.e. one wearing pantaloons = breeches] |
| pantaloon (n.) | old man, dotard [i.e. one wearing pantaloons = breeches] |
| parle, parley (n.) | negotiation, meeting [between enemies under a truce, to discuss terms] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| pass (n.) | predicament, juncture, critical point |
| pass (v.) | surpass, go beyond, outdo |
| pass (v.) | confirm, ratify, affirm |
| pass (v.) | confirm, ratify, affirm |
| pass (v.) | transact, complete, carry through |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| passion (n.) | passionate outburst, emotional passage |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| patrimony (n.) | estate, inheritance, property |
| peasant (adj.) | base, low, villainous |
| peat (n.) | pet, spoilt darling |
| pedant (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| pedant (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| pedant (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| pedant (n.) | teacher, schoolmaster |
| pedascule (n.) | little pedant |
| peer (v.) | appear, come into sight |
| Pegasus (n.) | winged horse which sprang from the body of Medusa after her death; he brought thunderbolts to Zeus |
| peremptory (adj.) | determined, resolved, absolutely decided |
| petticoat (n.) | long skirt |
| pheeze, feeze (v.) | do for, settle the hash of, fix |
| piece (v.) | mend, repair, make whole |
| piercing (adj.) | moving, touching, poignant |
| pinch (v.) | cause trouble, bring into difficulties |
| pip (n.) | mark on a playing card [as used in the game of ‘one-and-thirty’] |
| pith (n.) | essence, central point, main purpose |
| pittance (n.) | meal, fare, provision |
| place where, in | in a suitable place |
| place, in | present, attending, at hand |
| plash (n.) | pool, puddle, pond |
| plate (n.) | special tableware, household utensils of value |
| pleasant (adj.) | facetious, joking, droll |
| pleasant (adj.) | facetious, joking, droll |
| pleasant (adj.) | merry, festive, jolly |
| pleasant (adj.) | merry, festive, jolly |
| pleasant (adj.) | merry, festive, jolly |
| pleasure (n.) | wish, desire, will |
| pleasure (n.) | wish, desire, will |
| pledge (n.) | guarantor, surety |
| pluck (v.) | tug, yank, pull sharply |
| plucking (n.) | pulling off, removal |
| ply one's book | study, work at, apply oneself to |
| point (n.) | (usually plural) tagged lace [especially for attaching hose to the doublet] |
| policy (n.) | stratagem, cunning, intrigue, craft |
| politicly (adv.) | in a politic manner, strategically, shrewdly |
| porringer (n.) | pudding basin, pot [for puddings, soup, etc] |
| port (n.) | style of living, way of life |
| port (n.) | station, position, dignity |
| portion (n.) | dowry, marriage gift, settlement |
| possession (n.) | actual holding, real ownership, immediate possession |
| practice (n.) | occupation, profession, line of work |
| practise on / upon (v.) | work upon, act craftily with, make to operate |
| prating (adj.) | prattling, chattering, blathering |
| prefer (v.) | present, put forward, introduce |
| preferment (n.) | advancement, promotion |
| preposterous (adj.) | contrary to the natural order, monstrous, perverted |
| prerogative (n.) | precedence, prior place |
| present (v.) | put forward [for immediate action] |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| prevent (v.) | take steps to thwart, avoid by prompt action |
| Priam (n.) | [pron: 'priyam] king of Troy, husband of Hecuba; killed by Pyrrhus during the sack of Troy |
| prick (v.) | urge, incite, motivate |
| prick (v.) | pin, fix, stick |
| proceeder (n.) | worker, scholar, student |
| prodigy (n.) | omen, portent, sign |
| profess (v.) | practise, pursue, claim knowledge of |
| proof (n.) | tested strength, proven power of resistance, impenetrability |
| proof (n.) | result, outcome, upshot |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proud (adj.) | bulging, swelling |
| prove (v.) | test, try out, make trial [of] |
| quaff (v.) | drink down, take a long draught of |
| quaff off (v.) | drain a cup in a long draught |
| quaint (adj.) | pretty, attractive, lovely |
| quaint (adj.) | artful, cunning |
| qualified (adj.) | endowed with good qualities, accomplished |
| quantity (n.) | fragment, little piece, tiny amount |
| quick (adj.) | sharp, keen, alert |
| quicken (v.) | revive, rejuvenate, give life [to] |
| quiet (n.) | calmness, peace of mind, serenity |
| quit (v.) | avenge, requite, take vengeance [on] |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| rag (n.) | worthless wretch, good-for-nothing creature, beggar |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| 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 |
| raiment (n.) | clothing, clothes, dress |
| range (v.) | wander freely, roam, rove |
| rate (v.) | berate, reproach, rebuke, scold |
| rate (v.) | berate, reproach, rebuke, scold |
| ray (v.) | disfigure, stain, blemish |
| ray (v.) | dirty, soil, make filthy |
| ready (adj.) | easy, quick, convenient |
| rebuse (v.) | malapropism for ‘abuse’ |
| reckon up (v.) | list, enumerate |
| redime... | free yourself from captivity at the lowest ransom |
| regard (n.) | consideration, concern, thought, heed |
| rehearse (v.) | relate, recount, give an account of |
| remember (v.) | recollect, recall, call to mind |
| repute (v.) | consider, think, reckon |
| resolution (n.) | determination, courage, firmness of purpose |
| resolve (v.) | answer, respond to |
| rest (v.) | remain [to be done], be left |
| rest, let | so much for, think no further of [someone / something] |
| restrain (v.) | draw tightly, pull taut |
| reverence (n.) | bow, obeisance, salutation |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| reverend (adj.) | revered, worthy, respected |
| right (adj.) | correct [in opinion], right-minded |
| road (n.) | harbour, anchorage, roadstead |
| room (n.) | place, seat |
| rope-trick (n.) | [unclear meaning] possibly a malapropism of ‘rhetoric’ or ‘rope-rhetoric’ [i.e. bombastic rhetoric] |
| rough (adj.) | difficult to manage, not thoroughly trained |
| roundly (adv.) | bluntly, outspokenly; or: fluently, glibly |
| roundly (adv.) | plainly, to the point, straight out |
| roundly (adv.) | plainly, to the point, straight out |
| roundly (adv.) | plainly, to the point, straight out |
| rout (n.) | band, company, crowd |
| rudesby (n.) | ruffian, piece of insolence, unmannerly fellow |
| ruff (n.) | frill of stiff folded linen, worn around the neck |
| ruffling (adj.) | frilled, lace-adorned; also: embellishing, gay |
| rule (n.) | principle, order, regulation |
| rush-candle (n.) | candle made of a rush dipped in tallow-wax [giving poor light] |
| sack (n.) | [type of] white wine |
| sacred (adj.) | revered, respected [as if a holy thing] |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sadness, in / in good | in earnest, seriously |
| safe (adj.) | safely out of the way |
| satisfy (v.) | provide with information, reassure, convince |
| saving (prep.) | with all respect to, without offence to |
| savour (n.) | scent, fragrance, smell |
| scape, 'scape (n.) | escape |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| science (n.) | area of knowledge, field of learning |
| scold (n.) | abusive woman, quarreller |
| score (n.) | reckoning, account, debt |
| score (v.) | mark up, chalk up, add to the tally |
| scrivener (n.) | professional scribe, clerk, notary |
| sealed (adj.) | certified, authenticated [through a wax seal] |
| sedge (n.) | variety of grassy plant, rush |
| see (v.) | see to, manage, attend to |
| seen, well | well-versed, with good qualifications |
| Semiramis (n.) | [pron: se'miramis] semi-legendary Assyrian queen renowned for promiscuity, 9th-c BC |
| senseless (adj.) | lacking in sense, stupid, foolish |
| sensible (adj.) | endowed with good sense, perceptive, responsible |
| sensible (adj.) | sensitive, responsive, capable of feeling |
| serve (v.) | provide opportunity [to], be favourable [to], favour |
| serve in (v.) | supply, provide, deal out |
| serve one's turn | meet one's need, answer one's requirements |
| serviceable (adj.) | diligent, subservient, ready to do anything |
| sessa, sesey, sese (int.) | [cry of encouragement used in hunting, fencing] be off, off you go |
| severally (adv.) | separately, individually |
| sharp (adj.) | [falconry] famished, hungry, starving |
| sheathing (n.) | being fitted with a sheath |
| sheer (adj.) | taken alone, unaccompanied by food |
| shift (n.) | stratagem, contriving, trick |
| shipping (n.) | voyage, sailing, passage |
| shortness (n.) | directness, straightforwardness, brevity |
| shoulder-shotten (adj.) | with a dislocated shoulder |
| show (n.) | spectacle, display, ceremony |
| shrewd (adj.) | shrewish, bad-tempered, difficult |
| shrewd (adj.) | shrewish, bad-tempered, difficult |
| shrewd (adj.) | shrewish, bad-tempered, difficult |
| shrewd (adj.) | shrewish, bad-tempered, difficult |
| scholar (n.) | pupil, student |
| school (v.) | instruct how to act, teach a part to |
| Sibyl, Sybilla (n.) | priestess inspired by Apollo, her prophecies being written on leaves; Apollo granted her as many years of life as she could hold grains of sand in her hand |
| Simois (n.) | [pron: 'simohees] river flowing from Mt Ida to the plain of Troy, W Turkey |
| simple (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| simple (adj.) | common, ordinary, average, humble |
| since for (conj.) | because of |
| 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] |
| 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 (conj.) | since |
| skill (v.) | matter, make a difference, be of importance |
| skipper (n.) | light-brain, frivolous wretch |
| slack (adj.) | less attentive, remiss, lax |
| slender (adj.) | slight, trifling, insignificant |
| slickly (adv.) | smoothly, sleekly, neatly |
| slip (v.) | let go of, allow to leave, unleash |
| slow (adj.) | not readily moved, easy-going |
| sober (adj.) | subdued in colour, sombre |
| Socrates (n.) | [pron: 'sokrateez] Greek philosopher, 5th-c BC |
| 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 |
| solely (adv.) | alone, by oneself |
| solemn (adj.) | formal, ceremonious, stately |
| sol-fa (v.) | sing a scale, make a tune |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sooth (n.) | truth |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sop (n.) | piece of bread or cake steeped in liquid [before being eaten] |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| sort (v.) | turn out, fall out, come about |
| sound (v.) | cry out, declare, proclaim |
| spangle (v.) | adorn brightly, add glitter to |
| spavin (n.) | swelling of a horse's leg-joint |
| specialty (n.) | sealed contract, special agreement |
| speed (n.) | fate, lot, fortune |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| speed (v.) | deal with, bring to an end, defeat |
| speed (v.) | deal with, bring to an end, defeat |
| speed (v.) | fare, manage, get on |
| speeding (n.) | success, good fortune |
| spirit (n.) | disposition, temperament, frame of mind |
| spite (n.) | irritate, mortify, vex |
| spleen (n.) | temper, spirit, passion [part of the body seen as the source of both gloomy and mirthful emotions] |
| spleen (n.) | impulse, caprice, whim |
| spoil (v.) | ruin, destroy, bring to an end |
| spoil (v.) | devastate, ravage, impoverish |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sportful (adj.) | playful, frolicsome, wanton |
| spruce (adj.) | brisk, lively, smart |
| staggers (n.) | horse disease marked by a staggering movement |
| stale (n.) | dupe, sap, laughing-stock |
| stale (n.) | [falconry] decoy, lure, stalking-horse |
| stand (v.) | withstand, endure, stand up to |
| stand (v.) | act as, be, hold good as |
| stand (v.) | act as, be, hold good as |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand (v.) | be, appear |
| stand for (v.) | be acceptable as, be valid as |
| state (n.) | estate, property, wealth, means |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stay (v.) | detain, confine, keep |
| stay (v.) | detain, confine, keep |
| stay (v.) | dissuade, stop, prevent |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | wait (for), await |
| stay (v.) | stop, prevent, end |
| stay (v.) | stay away, delay, be absent |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| steal (v.) | hide furtively, conceal stealthily |
| step (n.) | action, movement, coming and going |
| step in (v.) | move forward, go along |
| 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 |
| stock (n.) | senseless person, stupid individual |
| stock (n.) | stocking |
| stoic (n.) | pleasure-despiser, over-rigorous person |
| stomach (n.) | wish, inclination, desire |
| stomach (n.) | wish, inclination, desire |
| stomach (n.) | pride, obstinacy, stubbornness |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| stoop (v.) | [falconry] swoop, descend swiftly |
| store (n.) | abundance, plenty, surplus, quantity |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strand, strond (n.) | shore, land, region |
| strange (adj.) | remarkable, startling, abnormal, unnatural |
| strange (adj.) | aloof, distant, reserved |
| struck (adj.) | marked, provided, beset |
| stud (v.) | adorn with studs, emboss |
| study (v.) | learn by heart, commit to memory |
| stuff (n.) | rubbish, nonsense |
| stuff (n.) | substance, composition, quality, essence |
| subscribe to (v.) | concur with, give assent to |
| sudden, of / on / upon a / the | suddenly |
| suffer (v.) | put up with, tolerate, do nothing about |
| suffice (v.) | satisfy, content, be enough [for] |
| sufficient (adj.) | able, capable, competent |
| suits, in all | in all respects |
| sup (v.) | give the last daily feed to |
| super-dainty (adj.) | supremely excellent |
| suppose (n.) | supposition, belief, impression |
| supposed (adj.) | pretended, false, counterfeit |
| surely (adv.) | certainly, doubtless, assuredly |
| swain (n.) | [contemptuous] rustic, yokel, fellow |
| swain (n.) | [contemptuous] rustic, yokel, fellow |
| sway (n.) | controlling influence, guiding power, direction |
| swayed (adj.) | [of horses] strained, with a spinal depression |
| sweet (adj.) | perfumed, scented, fragrant |
| sweeting (n.) | sweetheart, darling, dearest |
| swift (adj.) | quick-witted, sharp, ready |
| swinge (v.) | beat, thrash, flog |
| take (v.) | make use of, seize on |
| take (v.) | strike, hit, catch |
| take on (v.) | behave, act; or: rage, rant |
| take upon (v.) | profess, pretend, affect [oneself] |
| tale (n.) | false rumour, story, tittle-tattle |
| tale (n.) | remark, statement, utterance |
| tall (adj.) | good, fine, capable |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| temperate (adj.) | self-restrained, abstemious, gentle-natured |
| tender (v.) | look after, take care of |
| tent (n.) | fabric hung over and around a bed |
| thick (adj.) | foul, nasty, dirty |
| think (v.) | expect, anticipate, look |
| think (v.) | intend, mean, propose |
| think for (v.) | imagine, expect, suppose |
| think on (v.) | think better of, think twice about |
| thirdborough | parish officer, town constable |
| thrall (v.) | enslave, make captive |
| throat, lie in one's | be an outrageous liar |
| throughly (adv.) | thoroughly, fully, completely |
| tie (v.) | oblige, constrain, force |
| tight (adj.) | water-tight, seaworthy, shipshape |
| time (n.) | times, present day, present state of affairs |
| time (n.) | times, present day, present state of affairs |
| time, for the | for the time being, at present |
| time, in good | indeed |
| touch (v.) | finger, sound, play on |
| touch (v.) | affect, concern, regard, relate to |
| toward (adj.) | docile, compliant, obliging |
| toward (adv.) | impending, forthcoming, in preparation |
| toward (adv.) | impending, forthcoming, in preparation |
| toy (n.) | piece of nonsense, foolish affair |
| toy (n.) | piece of nonsense, foolish affair |
| traffic (n.) | trade, commerce, business, merchandise |
| train (n.) | retinue, following, entourage |
| transmutation (n.) | change of condition |
| trapped (adj.) | adorned with trappings, decked out |
| trencher (n.) | plate, platter, serving dish |
| trick (n.) | bauble, trifle, whim |
| trick (n.) | way, knack, skill |
| trim up, trim (v.) | decorate, array, deck out |
| trot (n.) | old woman, hag |
| trow (v.) | think, expect, believe |
| trow (v.) | know, guess, imagine |
| true (adj.) | loyal, firm, faithful in allegiance |
| trunk (adj.) | full, puffed, wide |
| trust (v.) | believe, accept, give credence to |
| try (v.) | prove, ascertain, find out |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| tumbling-trick (n.) | acrobatic feat |
| turn (n.) | need, requirement, purpose [especially in the phrase ‘serve one's turn’ = meet one's need] |
| turn (n.) | need, requirement, purpose [especially in the phrase ‘serve one's turn’ = meet one's need] |
| turn (n.) | need, requirement, purpose [especially in the phrase ‘serve one's turn’ = meet one's need] |
| turn (n.) | need, requirement, purpose [especially in the phrase ‘serve one's turn’ = meet one's need] |
| turtle (n.) | turtle-dove, lover |
| twangling (adj.) | twanging, resounding, jingling |
| twink (n.) | twinkling, winking of an eye |
| unable (adj.) | weak, feeble, impotent |
| unapt (adj.) | unfit, not suited |
| uncase (v.) | take off outer garments, undress |
| undertake (v.) | assume, take on, feign |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| unexperienced (adj.) | in ignorance, lacking in knowledge |
| unhappy (adj.) | objectionable, harsh, bad-tempered |
| unkind (adj.) | hostile, cruel, harsh |
| unkindness (n.) | offence, ill-will, umbrage |
| unmannered (adj.) | ill-mannered, rude, insolent |
| unpinked (adj.) | unadorned, lacking ornamentation |
| unprovided (adj.) | unprepared, not properly dressed |
| unreverent (adj.) | irreverent, disrespectful, unseemly |
| untoward (adj.) | stubborn, difficult, perverse |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| usurp (v.) | assume, take on, adopt |
| ut (n.) | [musical scale] doh |
| vail (v.) | lower, bow down, cast down [as in submission] |
| valance (n.) | drapery making up the border of a bed canopy |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| velure (n.) | velvet |
| vent (v.) | utter, express, air, proclaim |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| very (adj.) | [intensifying] thoroughgoing, absolute |
| vie (v.) | [cards] raise the stakes, add to a total |
| villain (n.) | scoundrel, rogue, rascal |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | gay, lively, cheerful |
| wanton (v.) | play, sport, frolic |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| watch (v.) | keep the watch, keep guard, be on the lookout |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| watch (v.) | [falconry, in taming a hawk] prevent from sleeping, keep awake |
| watch (v.) | be on the watch for, look out for |
| way (n.) | path, track, trail |
| ways, go thy / your | carry on, go ahead |
| ways, go thy / your | well done |
| ways, go thy / your | well done |
| wear (v.) | pass, waste, run out |
| welkin (n.) | sky, firmament, heavens |
| well (adj.) | fine, all right, satisfactory |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| whiles (n.) | meantime, meanwhile |
| white (n.) | [archery] white ring at the centre of a target |
| whoreson (adj.) | [abusive intensifier, serious or jocular] bastard, wretched, vile |
| whoreson (adj.) | [abusive intensifier, serious or jocular] bastard, wretched, vile |
| widowhood (n.) | estate settled upon a widow, widow's rights |
| wind (v.) | sound, blow |
| windgall (n.) | soft tumour on a horse's leg |
| wish (v.) | commend, recommend |
| wish (v.) | commend, recommend |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| withal (adv.) | nevertheless, notwithstanding |
| witless (adj.) | stupid, foolish, crazy |
| witness, with a | without a doubt, and no mistake |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wonder (n.) | surprise, astonishment, amazement |
| wonder (n.) | miracle, prodigy, marvel |
| wonder (n.) | miracle, prodigy, marvel |
| wonderful (adj.) | amazing, astonishing, extraordinary |
| wonderful (adv.) | wonderfully, remarkably, incredibly |
| wondrous (adj.) | unbelievable, bizarre, strange |
| woodcock (n.) | type of game bird, thought to be easily tricked or snared; simpleton |
| workmanly (adv.) | skilfully, with great artistry |
| world, it is a | it's a marvel, it's a great thing |
| wrangling (adj.) | quarrelsome, disputatious, argumentative |
| wrong (n.) | insult, offence, slight |
| Xanthippe (n.) | [pron: zan'tipee] wife of Socrates, 5th-c BC |
| yard (n.) | yard measure |
| yellow (n.) | (plural) jaundice [as found in horses] |
| young (adj.) | immature, inexperienced, raw |
| young (adj.) | in good condition, strong |
| youngling (n.) | stripling, youngster, beginner |
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