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.) | perfect, complete, incomparable |
| absolute (adj.) | resolved, positive, settled in mind |
| abuse (n.) | deception, hoax, fraud |
| abuse (n.) | deception, hoax, fraud |
| abuse (n.) | corrupt practice, wicked way |
| accidental (adj.) | happening by chance, fortuitous |
| accommodation (n.) | amenity, convenience, comfort |
| according (adv.) | accordingly |
| account, accompt (n.) | reckoning, judgement [especially by God] |
| accountant (adj.) | accountable, responsible, answerable |
| actor (n.) | doer, performer |
| adjudge (v.) | sentence, condemn |
| admonition (n.) | warning, cautioning, exhortation |
| adoptedly (adv.) | through adoption |
| advantage (n.) | benefit, gain, advancement, profit |
| advantage (v.) | benefit, help, aid |
| advertise, advertize (v.) | make known, instruct, inform about |
| advertising (adj.) | attending, attentive, mindful |
| advice (n.) | consideration, reflection, deliberation |
| advise, avise (v.) | inform, be aware, apprise |
| affect (v.) | cultivate, aim at, seek out |
| affect (v.) | assume, display, put on, practise in an artificial way |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affiance (v.) | betroth, engage, promise solemnly |
| affiance (v.) | betroth, engage, promise solemnly |
| afoot (adv.) | on the go, in existence |
| after (prep.) | at the rate of |
| after-dinner (n.) | period following dinner, afternoon |
| afterward (adv.) | afterwards |
| aim (n.) | target, object, goal |
| Allhallond Eve (n.) | Hallowe'en |
| allied (adj.) | related, connected |
| amaze (v.) | appal, overwhelm, terrify |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| amazement (n.) | bewilderment, perplexity, distraction |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| anchor (v.) | concentrate, fix attention, home in |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (n.) | accountability, responsibility, liability, penalty |
| answer (v.) | suffer the consequences [for], be accountable [for] |
| answer (v.) | live up to, correspond to, be equal to |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| appliance (n.) | compliance, subservience; or: means, expedient |
| appointment (n.) | preparation, arrangement, coming to terms |
| apprehend (v.) | be apprehensive about, fear |
| apprehension (n.) | conception, grasping by the mind, awareness |
| approbation (n.) | proof, confirmation, attestation |
| approbation (n.) | acceptance as a novice, probationary period |
| approof (n.) | approval, approbation, sanction |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| arraign (v.) | examine, interrogate, probe |
| array (v.) | clothe, dress, attire |
| arrest (v.) | seize, take hold of, lay hold upon |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| art (n.) | rhetorical art, verbal artistry |
| assault (n.) | attack, temptation, snare |
| assay (n.) | test, trial, measure |
| assay (v.) | make advances to, accost, address proposals to |
| assay (v.) | try, test the mettle of, put to the proof |
| athwart (adv.) | askew, awry, out of the normal course |
| attempt (n.) | attack, assault |
| attempt (v.) | tempt, persuade, win over |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | serve, follow, wait [on/upon] |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attorneyed (adj.) | bound, acting as advocate |
| avail (v.) | benefit, profit, prosper |
| ave (n.) | acclamation, ovation, welcoming shout |
| avoid (v.) | repudiate, deny, reject |
| avouch (v.) | justify, warrant, defend |
| bane (n.) | poison [from ‘ratsbane’] |
| bare (v.) | shave, trim |
| bark (v.) | strip the bark from, tear away |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| baseness (n.) | socially inferior trait, plebeian quality |
| bastard (n.) | variety of sweet Spanish wine |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| bay (n.) | living area divided off within a house, gable-end |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | behave, look, conduct [oneself] |
| bear up (v.) | sustain, support, uphold |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| become (v.) | grace, honour, dignify |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen to, come to |
| befall (v.), past forms befallen, befell | happen, occur, take place, turn out |
| behind (adv.) | still to come, to follow |
| behind (adv.) | still to come, to follow |
| beholding (adj.) | beholden, obliged, indebted |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| belock (v.) | lock up, hold tight, intertwine |
| belonging (n.) | attribute, capability, personal quality |
| bend (v.) | aim, direct, level, turn |
| benedicite (Latin v.) | [pron: bene'diysitee] may God be with you |
| benefactor (n.) | malapropism for ‘malefactor’ |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | remember, recollect |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| betimes (adv.) | early in the morning, at an early hour |
| betimes (adv.) | early in the morning, at an early hour |
| betimes (adv.) | early in the morning, at an early hour |
| billet (n.) | thick stick, cudgel |
| blasting (adj.) | defaming, maligning, discrediting |
| blench (v.) | swerve, turn aside, give way |
| blister (v.) | raise blisters on [as if branded on the forehead as a whore]; tarnish, stain |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| body (n.) | person, individual |
| boldness (n.) | confidence, assurance, certainty |
| bolt (n.) | thunderbolt |
| bolt (n.) | fetter, shackle, iron fastening |
| bond (n.) | duty, commitment, obligation |
| boot (n.) | good, advantage, profit |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom (n.) | wish, desire |
| bottom (n.) | total extent, basis, foundation |
| bounteous (adj.) | open-hearted, full of warm feeling |
| bowels (n.) | children, offspring |
| brain (v.) | murder, dash the brains out of |
| brake (n.) | entanglement, snare, restriction |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| bravery (n.) | splendour, fine display, ostentation |
| brawling (adj.) | clamorous, noisy, tumultuous |
| breather (n.) | speaker, utterer |
| bring (v.) | accompany, conduct, escort |
| bringing-forth (n.) | achievement, accomplishment, public deed |
| brow (n.) | appearance, aspect, countenance |
| bruise (v.) | crush, smash, destroy |
| bulk (n.) | weight, magnitude, capacity |
| burr (n.) | prickly, clinging seedpod |
| by and by (adv.) | immediately, straightaway, directly |
| by and by (adv.) | shortly, soon, before long |
| caitiff (adj.) | wretched, miserable, worthless |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| cardinally (adv.) | malapropism for ‘carnally’ |
| carman (n.) | carter, carrier, wagoner |
| carrion (n.) | carcass, wretch, worthless beast |
| carry (v.) | carry out, manage, conduct |
| case (n.) | outer covering, surface appearance |
| cast (v.) | calculate, reckon, estimate |
| celerity (n.) | alacrity, rapidity, swiftness |
| celerity (n.) | alacrity, rapidity, swiftness |
| censure (n.) | condemnation, blame, stricture |
| censure (v.) | pass judgement on, condemn, pronounce sentence on |
| censure (v.) | pass judgement on, condemn, pronounce sentence on |
| ceremony (n.) | symbol of state, external sign of pomp |
| cipher (n.) | figure nought, nonentity, mere nothing |
| circummured (adj.) | walled around |
| clack-dish (n.) | begging bowl with a lid that could be clacked to attract attention |
| clap into (v.) | make haste with, get on with |
| clod (n.) | lump, mass, piece of earth |
| close (adj.) | secretive, tight-lipped, uncommunicative |
| close (adv.) | closely, staying near |
| close (v.) | agree, come to terms, compromise |
| clutch (v.) | clench, close |
| coat (n.) | monk's habit, clerical garb |
| codpiece, cod-piece (n.) | penis |
| cohere (v.) | agree, accord, hold together |
| coin (v.) | create, make [as in minting a coin] |
| cold (adj.) | calm, cool, deliberate |
| colour (v.) | disguise, conceal, cloak |
| combinate (adj.) | betrothed, contracted, promised |
| combine (v.) | bind, constrain, oblige |
| come off (v.) | turn out, result |
| comfort (n.) | encouragement, support, hope |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| commodity (n.) | supply, quantity, stock, consignment |
| common house (n.) | brothel |
| commonweal, commonwealth (n.) | state, nation, community, body politic |
| commune (v.) | talk, converse, discourse |
| compact (adj.) | allied, in league, in collusion |
| compelled (adj.) | constrained, forced, of necessity |
| complete, compleat (adj.) | fully equipped, with everything present |
| complexion (n.) | natural trait, disposition, temperament, nature |
| complexion (n.) | natural trait, disposition, temperament, nature |
| composition (n.) | agreed settlement, expected arrangement |
| composition (n.) | settlement, truce, coming to terms |
| compound (v.) | come to terms, reach an agreement |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| conception (n.) | design, plan, notion |
| concern (v.) | be important to, be the concern of |
| concerning (n.) | concern, affair, matter |
| concupiscible (adj.) | hotly desiring, sensual, voluptuous |
| condition (n.) | nature, state, circumstances |
| confix (v.) | fix firmly, fasten, bind |
| confound (v.) | discomfit, defeat, put to shame |
| confute (v.) | overcome, confound, bring to nought |
| conjure (v.) | ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech |
| constantly (adv.) | assuredly, firmly, certainly, confidently |
| consummate (v.) | accomplish, complete, bring to a conclusion |
| contend (v.) | fight, engage in combat, struggle |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (adj.) | contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed |
| content (v.) | please, gratify, delight, satisfy |
| continency (n.) | continence, sexual abstinence, self-restraint |
| continuance (n.) | maintaining, keeping up, carrying on |
| continue (v.) | retain, carry on with, preserve |
| contracting (n.) | marriage contract, betrothal |
| contrarious (adj.) | conflicting, contrary, contradictory |
| convenience (n.) | fitness, appropriateness, propriety |
| convenient (adj.) | fitting, suitable, appropriate |
| convent (v.) | summon, call to appear, send for |
| corporal (adj.) | bodily, physical |
| cost (n.) | outlay, expense, expenditure |
| countenance (n.) | favour, patronage, approval |
| countermand (n.) | contrary command, revoking order |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course, in | as a matter of course |
| covent (n.) | convent, community |
| covert (adj.) | secret, hidden, concealed |
| crabbed (adj.) | harsh, unpalatable, bitter |
| 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 |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| credent (adj.) | believable, credible, trustworthy |
| credulous (adj.) | highly receptive, readily accepting [of] |
| crest (n.) | heraldic device placed above the shield and helmet in a coat-of-arms |
| cross (v.) | afflict, plague, go against |
| cross (v.) | contradict, challenge, go against |
| crotchet (n.) | strange notion, perverse idea, whimsical fancy |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cucullus... | the hood does not make the monk |
| cunning (n.) | knowledge, awareness, discernment |
| curfew (n.) | evening bell |
| custom-shrunk (adj.) | down in business, suffering great loss of trade |
| cut off (v.) | put to death, bring to an untimely end |
| darkly (adv.) | cunningly, subtly, secretly |
| dart (n.) | arrow; or: light spear |
| dawning (n.) | dawn, daybreak, early morning |
| debatement (n.) | consideration, deliberation, discussion |
| dedicate (adj.) | dedicated, devoted, committed |
| defiance (n.) | renunciation, disowning, rejection; or: contempt |
| definitive (adj.) | decided, final, determined |
| delighted (adj.) | endowed with delight |
| deliver (v.) | hand over, convey, commit to the keeping [of someone] |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | free, release, liberate |
| denunciation (n.) | proclamation, public announcement, official declaration |
| dependency, dependancy (n.) | dependence |
| depose (v.) | testify, bear witness |
| deputation (n.) | delegation, appointment as deputy |
| deputed (adj.) | acting as a symbol of office |
| desert, desart (n.) | deserving, due recompense, right |
| deserving (n.) | reward, recompense, desert |
| desperately (adv.) | despairingly, in a state of hopelessness |
| despite of (prep.) | in spite of |
| detect (v.) | accuse, censure, condemn |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| determined (adj.) | confined, limited, restricted |
| detest (v.) | malapropism for ‘protest’ |
| device (n.) | plot, stratagem, trick |
| dialect (n.) | language, manner of speaking |
| diet (n.) | therapeutic nutrition, curative regime |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discourse (n.) | conversation, talk, chat |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | recognize, distinguish, discern |
| dishonest (adj.) | dishonourable, discreditable, shameful |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | prompt settlement, speedy handling |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| dispense with (v.) | disregard, pardon, put up with |
| dispense with (v.) | have done with, do away with, forgo |
| disposition (n.) | natural temperament, normal state of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| disposition (n.) | control, direction, management |
| dissolution (n.) | total destruction, disintegration |
| distracted (adj.) | perplexed, confused, agitated |
| disvalued (adj.) | discredited, disparaged, degraded |
| disvouch (v.) | disavow, contradict, refuse to acknowledge |
| divine (n.) | clergyman, priest, parson |
| dolour (n.) | sorrow, grief, lamentation |
| doom (n.) | judgement, sentence, decision |
| dower (n.) | dowry, property or wealth given with a wife |
| downright (adj.) | plain, ordinary, straightforward |
| drab (n.) | harlot, slut, whore |
| draw (v.) | bring together, draw in, gather |
| draw (v.) | empty, drain, exhaust |
| dread (adj.) | revered, deeply honoured, held in awe |
| dreadfully (adv.) | with dread, in great fear |
| dressing (n.) | official robes, finery |
| drift (n.) | plan, intention, aim |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| duke it (v.) | act the duke, play the part of a duke |
| dull (adj.) | dead, lifeless, sluggish, inactive |
| durance (n.) | confinement, imprisonment, incarceration |
| edge (n.) | ardour, keen desire |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effect (n.) | result, end, outcome, fulfilment |
| effect (n.) | sign, mark, token, manifestation |
| elbow, out at | in bad condition |
| eld (n.) | old age, advanced years |
| elect (v.) | pick out, choose, select |
| encounter (n.) | liaison, intercourse, amorous affair |
| end (n.) | purpose, aim, design |
| enew (v.) | drive into the water |
| enforce (v.) | emphasize, urge, lay stress upon |
| enrolled (adj.) | recorded, registered, legally entered |
| enshield (adj.) | shielded, defended |
| enskied (adj.) | placed in heaven |
| entertain (v.) | cherish, harbour, welcome |
| entertainment (n.) | manner of reception, way to handle |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| envy (n.) | malice, ill-will, enmity |
| escape (n.) | outburst, outbreak, sally |
| estimation (n.) | esteem, respect, reputation |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| evil (n.) | [unclear meaning] hovel; privy; brothel |
| execution (n.) | exercising, putting into operation |
| exhibit (v.) | submit for inspection, produce for consideration, propose |
| express (v.) | show, reveal, display |
| extenuate (v.) | mitigate, lessen, tone down |
| extirp (v.) | root out, eradicate, eliminate |
| facing (n.) | trimming, adorning, decking out |
| fact (n.) | evil deed, wicked act, crime |
| fact (n.) | evil deed, wicked act, crime |
| fain (adj.) | obliged, forced, compelled |
| fain (adj.) | obliged, forced, compelled |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fall (v.) | drop, descend, let fall |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| false (adj.) | unfair, unjust, double-crossing |
| false (adj.) | treacherous, traitorous, perfidious |
| fancy (n.) | whim, inclination, caprice |
| fancy (n.) | imagining, flight of fancy, fanciful thought |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| fantastical (adj.) | fanciful, imaginative, full of wild ideas |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fast (adj.) | bound, assured, promised |
| fast (adv.) | tightly, firmly, securely |
| fault (n.) | sin, offence, crime |
| fault (n.) | sin, offence, crime |
| fault (n.) | sin, offence, crime |
| fault (n.) | mistake, error, blunder |
| fault (n.) | mistake, error, blunder |
| fault (n.) | failing, weakness |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| fear (v.) | frighten, scare, terrify, daunt |
| fear (v.) | fear for, worry about, be anxious about |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fedary, federary, feodary (n.) | confederate, accomplice, accessory |
| feelingly (adv.) | pertinently, aptly, to the point |
| fellow (n.) | worthless individual, good-for-nothing |
| fetch (v.) | rescue, save, deliver |
| fetter (v.) | restrain, overcome, suppress |
| feverous (adj.) | feverish, restless |
| few, in (a) | in few words, in short, in brief |
| fewness and truth | in few words and in truth |
| figure (n.) | copy, image, likeness |
| figure (n.) | copy, image, likeness |
| figure (v.) | symbolize, represent, portray |
| file (n.) | body, number |
| fine (adj.) | subtle, intricate |
| fine (n.) | punishment, penalty, retribution |
| fine (v.) | punish, impose a penalty [on] |
| fine (v.) | punish, impose a penalty [on] |
| finely (adv.) | nicely, delicately, subtly |
| flaw (n.) | burst of passion, upsurge of feelings |
| fleshmonger (n.) | fornicator, pander, pimp |
| flourish (v.) | embellish, adorn, add lustre to |
| foison, foizon (n.) | harvest, crop |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, trifling, frivolous |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| fondness (n.) | foolish affection, naive devotion |
| foppery (n.) | folly, foolishness, stupidity |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forbearance (n.) | patience, restraint, moderation |
| force (v.) | urge, press, enforce |
| forenoon (n.) | part of the day before noon |
| forerun (v.) | forecast, foreshadow, be the precursor of |
| foresaid (adj.) | aforesaid |
| forfeit (n.) | [unclear meaning] list of penalties for bad behaviour |
| forfeit (v.) | sin, transgress, do wrong |
| fork (n.) | forked tongue |
| form (n.) | position, rank, status |
| form (n.) | formal procedure, due process, formality |
| form (n.) | formal procedure, due process, formality |
| form (n.) | image, likeness, shape |
| fornicatress (n.) | woman guilty of fornication |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | deny, repudiate, refuse to admit |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | deny, repudiate, refuse to admit |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | swear falsely, perjure [oneself], break one's word |
| forted (adj.) | fortified, reinforced, strengthened |
| frame (n.) | framework, structure, construction |
| frame (v.) | prepare, make ready, prime |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| frankly (adv.) | freely, unconditionally, unreservedly |
| free (adj.) | uninfected, free from disease |
| free (adj.) | frank, undisguised, open |
| free (adj.) | freely given, willing, unconstrained |
| free (adj.) | liberal, lavish, generous |
| French crown | baldness caused by syphilis [often punning on the French coin] |
| friend (n.) | lover, sweetheart, suitor |
| full (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| gall (n.) | bitterness, spitefulness, vindictiveness |
| gall (v.) | vex, annoy, irritate |
| gall (v.) | vex, annoy, irritate |
| garden-house (n.) | small building in a garden [often used for lovers' assignations] |
| geld (v.), past forms gelded, gelt | castrate, spay |
| general (n.) | ordinary people, general public, populace |
| generation (n.) | [unclear meaning] world, human race |
| generative (adj.) | male, capable of generation |
| generous (adj.) | well-bred, mannerly, noble-minded |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| 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 |
| getting (n.) | begetting, procreation, breeding |
| ghostly (adj.) | spiritual, holy |
| giglot (n.) | harlot, strumpet, wanton |
| giving out (n.) | suggestion, intimation, utterance |
| glance (v.) | turn, move, pass |
| glass (n.) | magic mirror, crystal ball |
| glass (n.) | mirror, looking-glass |
| glassy (adj.) | [unclear meaning] frail as glass, brittle; or: mirroring, reflecting [divinity] |
| goodman (adj.) | [title for a person under the rank of gentleman] mister, master |
| government (n.) | control, charge, management |
| government (n.) | self-control, self-discipline, moral conduct |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| graciously (adv.) | through divine grace, in all holiness |
| gradation (n.) | step-by-step progress, steady steps |
| grange (n.) | country house, farmhouse |
| gratulate (adj.) | gratifying, pleasing, to be rejoiced at |
| grave (adj.) | respected, revered, wise |
| gravity (n.) | respectability, authority, dignified position |
| groaning (adj.) | crying out in labour |
| gross (adj.) | earthly, lowly |
| gross (adj.) | plain, striking, evident, obvious |
| gross (adv.) | plainly, obviously, explicitly |
| grossly (adv.) | stupidly, senselessly, foolishly |
| grossly (adv.) | stupidly, senselessly, foolishly |
| guard (n.) | trimming, trapping, adornment |
| guard (n.) | [fencing] defensive position, posture of defence |
| gyve (n.) | (plural) fetters, shackles |
| habit (n.) | covering, guise, adorning |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| habit (n.) | dress, clothing, costume |
| Hallowmas (n.) | in Christian tradition, All Saints' Day, 1 November |
| hanging (adj.) | gloomy, morose, melancholy |
| Hannibal (n.) | malapropism for ‘cannibal’ |
| Hannibal (n.) | Carthaginian general, 3rd-c BC |
| happily (adv.) | perhaps, by chance, maybe |
| hazard, in | in peril, at risk |
| head, to one's | to one's face, frankly, openly |
| heading (n.) | beheading |
| heat (n.) | desire, passion, libido |
| heavy (adj.) | gloomy, dark, overcast |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| helm (v.) | guide, steer, direct |
| hent (v.) | reach, arrive at, occupy |
| hold (n.) | cell |
| holding up (n.) | ability to maintain, power of sustaining |
| hollowly (adv.) | insincerely, hypocritically, deceitfully |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| honest (adj.) | genuine, real, true |
| honesty (n.) | honour, integrity, uprightness |
| hot (adj.) | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen |
| hot-house (n.) | brothel; bath-house |
| house (n.) | inn, tavern |
| house (n.) | ancestry, lineage, family |
| house of profession | brothel, whorehouse |
| husband (n.) | housekeeper, steward, domestic manager |
| chance (v.) | happen [to], transpire, come about |
| charact, caract (n.) | insignia, badge, distinctive emblem |
| character (n.) | handwriting, style of writing, lettering |
| character (n.) | distinctive sign, stamp, trait |
| character (n.) | distinctive sign, stamp, trait |
| character (n.) | letter, letter-shape, graphic symbol |
| charge (n.) | commission, responsibility, official duty |
| chastisement (n.) | punishment, retribution, correction |
| cheek-roses (n.) | blushing cheeks |
| chew (v.) | keep repeating, mumble over |
| chief, in | chiefly, principally |
| choleric (adj.) | irritable, angry, enraged |
| ignomy (n.) | ignominy, dishonour, shame |
| ill (adj.) | evil, wicked, immoral |
| image (n.) | effigy, statue, sculpture |
| image (n.) | idea, conception, mental picture |
| import (v.) | signify, mean, suggest |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| importune (v.) | beg [for], ask persistently [for] |
| imposition (n.) | accusation, charge, imputation |
| incertain (adj.) | uncertain, doubtful, dubious |
| inequality (n.) | [unclear meaning] difference of rank, social disparity; injustice, partiality |
| infallible (adj.) | unquestionable, definite, certain |
| infliction (n.) | being inflicted, implementation, enforcement |
| informal (adj.) | demented, mentally disturbed |
| ingot (n.) | bar of precious metal, gold bar |
| Iniquity (n.) | comic character representing vice in morality plays |
| injury (n.) | insult, affront, slight |
| innocency (n.) | innocence |
| instance (n.) | sign, evidence, proof |
| instate, enstate (v.) | endow, invest, bestow |
| institution (n.) | custom, usage, practice |
| instruction (n.) | advice, good direction, counsel |
| instruction (n.) | prompting, suggestion, insinuation |
| intemperate (adj.) | excessive, immoderate, inordinate |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| invention (n.) | mind, thought, imagination |
| inward (n.) | intimate friend, close acquaintance |
| issue (n.) | action, deed, proceeding |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| journal (adj.) | daily, diurnal, routine |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| just (adv.) | quite so, correct |
| justify (v.) | excuse, exonerate, clear |
| keen (adj.) | perceptive, sensitive, shrewd |
| keep (v.) | lodge, live, dwell |
| keep (v.) | lodge, live, dwell |
| keep (v.) | keep up, maintain, carry on |
| keep (v.) | look to, attend to, follow |
| kersey (n./adj.) | coarsely woven plain woollen cloth |
| kind (n.) | manner, way, state |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| kneaded (adj.) | compressed, compacted, moulded |
| know (v.) | have sexual knowledge of, have intercourse with |
| lapwing (n.) | type of plover [bird with wily methods of escaping the notice of predators; associated with amorous intrigue] |
| late, of | recently, a little while ago |
| late, of | recently, a little while ago |
| leavened (adj.) | carefully considered, well-thought-out |
| lend (v.) | give, grant, bestow [on] |
| levity (n.) | licentiousness, wantonness, immorality |
| licence (n.) | licentiousness, immorality, promiscuity |
| licence (n.) | authority to act, freedom of action |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| lieger, leiger (n.) | resident ambassador, representative, envoy |
| light (adj.) | promiscuous, licentious, immoral, wanton |
| lightness (n.) | lewdness, wantonness, licentiousness |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like (v.) | please, suit |
| like, the | the same |
| like, the | the same |
| limb (n.) | functioning organ, strength of limb |
| limit (n.) | prescribed time, fixed period |
| limited (adj.) | appointed, designated, nominated |
| line (n.) | derived power, scope, warrant |
| list (n.) | boundary, limit, confines |
| list (n.) | cloth edging, border material |
| list (n.) | cloth edging, border material |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| long (v.) | belong, pertain, relate |
| look after (v.) | watch closely, keep an eye on, police |
| luxury (n.) | lust, lechery, lasciviousness |
| maid (n.) | young fish |
| manifest (adj.) | clear, evident, obvious |
| manifested (adj.) | plain, apparent, unmistakeable |
| mark (n.) | notable sight, object of serious attention |
| 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 |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| match (n.) | appointment, assignation, rendezvous |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter, to the | relevant, pertinent, apposite |
| maw (n.) | belly, stomach; throat, gullet |
| meal (v.) | stain, spot, blemish |
| mean (n.) | (plural) resources, wherewithal, wealth |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| mean (n.) | (plural) manner, mode, method |
| measure (n.) | punishment, treatment, retribution |
| medlar (n.) | whore, prostitute |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| meet (adj.) | fit, suitable, right, proper |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mere (adj.) | sole, personal, particular |
| mere (adj.) | complete, total, absolute, utter |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| merely (adv.) | only, nothing more than |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| minister (n.) | messenger, agent, servant |
| minister (v.) | prompt, suggest, indicate |
| misplace (v.) | put words in the wrong place |
| misreport (v.) | speak badly of, slander |
| mo, moe (adj.) | more [in number] |
| modesty (n.) | propriety, protocol, seemly behaviour |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morsel (n.) | dish, mouthful, piece of flesh |
| mortal (adj.) | human, subject to death, characterized by mortality |
| mortal (adv.) | fatally, lethally, destructively |
| mortality (n.) | death |
| mortality (n.) | mortal nature, human life |
| mortality (n.) | deadliness, mortification, deadly situation |
| most (adj.) | utmost, maximum |
| motion (n.) | puppet-show |
| motion (n.) | power to act normally, reaction, faculties |
| motion (n.) | proposal, proposition, suggestion, offer |
| mouth (v.) | join mouths, kiss erotically, snog |
| muffled (adj.) | blindfolded, covered up |
| mum (adj.) | silent, mute, saying nothing |
| muster (v.) | assemble, gather together [at], rush |
| mutton (n.) | prostitute, courtesan |
| mystery (n.) | trade, office, occupation |
| name (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| natural (adj.) | feeling proper affection, having normal feelings |
| natural (adj.) | feeling proper affection, having normal feelings |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| naughty (adj.) | wicked, evil, vile |
| nicety (n.) | coyness, shyness, reserve |
| notable (adj.) | noted, notorious, conspicuous, infamous |
| notedly (adv.) | particularly, especially, definitely |
| obsequious (adj.) | devoted, compliant, ready to please |
| observance (n.) | compliance, carrying out what has to be done |
| obstruction (n.) | deathly state, rigor mortis |
| offenceful (adj.) | sinful, wrongful, full of offence |
| office (n.) | service, sympathy, kindness |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| omit (v.) | neglect, disregard, forget about |
| open (adj.) | public, exposed to general view |
| opposite (n.) | opponent, adversary, anatagonist |
| order (n.) | arrangement, disposition, direction |
| order (n.) | prescribed practice, normal procedure |
| order, take | make arrangements |
| organ (n.) | agent, instrument, means |
| outstretched (adj.) | opened wide, fully distended |
| outward (adj.) | formal, official, public |
| overweigh (v.) | outweigh, exceed, prevail over |
| overweigh (v.) | outweigh, exceed, prevail over |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pace (v.) | train to move, control the course of |
| parcel-bawd (n.) | part-time pimp |
| part (n.) | territory, region, province |
| partial, in | with partiality, in a biased manner |
| particular (adj.) | personal, special, private |
| pass (n.) | [unclear meaning] trespass; course of action; trickery |
| pass (v.) | pass over, ignore, disregard |
| pass (v.) | pass sentence, adjudicate |
| pattern out (v.) | be a pattern for, act as a precedent for |
| paved (adj.) | with a paved base, pebbled |
| peach (v.) | impeach, denounce, accuse |
| pelting (adj.) | paltry, petty, worthless, insignificant |
| pendent (adj.) | hanging in space, floating in the air |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| peradventure (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, very likely |
| perdurably (adv.) | eternally, everlastingly, for ever |
| perfect (adj.) | completely prepared, fully made ready |
| perfect (v.) | inform fully, instruct completely |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| persuasion (n.) | belief, impression, understanding |
| Philip and Jacob | in Christian tradtion, the feast of St Philip and St James, 1 May |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| picklock (n.) | instrument for picking locks |
| pilgrimage (n.) | journey, passage, voyage |
| pilled (adj.) | made bald, with hair removed |
| pin (n.) | trifle, triviality, insignificant amount |
| pin (n.) | trifle, triviality, insignificant amount |
| pith (n.) | essence, central point, main purpose |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place (n.) | position, post, office, rank |
| place, in | present, attending, at hand |
| planched (adj.) | boarded, wooden, made of planks |
| pleasant (adj.) | facetious, joking, droll |
| pluck on (v.) | test, make trial of |
| poise (n.) | balance of weight, equipoise |
| pose (v.) | baffle, confuse, confound |
| possess (v.) | notify, inform, acquaint |
| postern (n.) | entrance, side gate, back door |
| potency (n.) | power, authority, command |
| powdered (adj.) | seasoned, salted, well-spiced |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| power (n.) | authority, government |
| pox (n.) | venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules |
| pox (n.) | venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practice (n.) | scheme, plot, stratagem, intrigue |
| practice (n.) | trickery, treachery |
| practice (n.) | trickery, treachery |
| precept (n.) | detailed direction, precise instruction |
| precise (adj.) | puritanical, strictly moral, scrupulously correct |
| precise (adj.) | puritanical, strictly moral, scrupulously correct |
| pre-contract (n.) | pre-nuptial agreement |
| prefer (v.) | promote, advance, recommend |
| prefixed (adj.) | fixed, settled, prearranged, decided in advance |
| pregnant (adj.) | obvious, clear, evident |
| pregnant (adj.) | well-versed, knowledgeable |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| preserved (adj.) | kept safe from evil, protected |
| pretend (v.) | claim, avow, profess |
| print (n.) | imprint, image, stamped impression |
| privily (adv.) | secretly, privately, stealthily |
| probation (n.) | candidature for membership, process of becoming a novice |
| probation (n.) | proof, demonstration |
| proclaim (v.) | denounce, make one's wickedness known |
| proclamation (n.) | reputation, favourable account, public standing |
| profess (v.) | make profession of, do as an occupation |
| profess (v.) | declare, avow, affirm |
| prolixious (adj.) | time-wasting, tedious, protracted |
| promise (v.) | assure, declare [to], tell plainly |
| prompture (n.) | prompting, instigation, urging |
| prone (adj.) | submissive, vulnerable, docile |
| propagation (n.) | enlargement, increasing in extent |
| proper (adj.) | special, particular, specific |
| proper (adj.) | special, particular, specific |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| proper (adj.) | personal, private, individual |
| proportion (n.) | marriage portion, dowry |
| provincial (adj.) | subject to local church jurisdiction |
| provoke (v.) | call forth, invite, invoke |
| provost (n.) | officer in charge of the arrest, custody, and punishment of prisoners |
| provost (n.) | officer in charge of the arrest, custody, and punishment of prisoners |
| punk (n.) | harlot, strumpet, whore |
| punk (n.) | harlot, strumpet, whore |
| purpose (n.) | outcome, result, end |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| pursue (v.) | persecute, castigate, hound |
| put (v.) | force, make, compel |
| put (v.) | force, press, thrust |
| put in (v.) | present a claim, put in a bid |
| put to it | put to the proof, make trial of |
| putting on (n.) | instigation, prompting, urging |
| qualify (v.) | moderate, weaken, diminish |
| quality (n.) | profession, occupation, business |
| quest (n.) | inquiry, pursuit, investigation |
| question (n.) | argument, contention, dispute |
| question (n.) | consideration, contention |
| quick (adj.) | hasty, hurried |
| quickening (n.) | fresh animation, reviving, return of life |
| quit (v.) | remit, release from |
| quit (v.) | pay back, repay, reward |
| quit (v.) | avenge, requite, take vengeance [on] |
| race (n.) | inherited nature, natural disposition |
| rack (v.) | torment, torture, scourge |
| rack (v.) | stretch on the rack |
| rank (adj.) | gross, outlandish, coarse |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| rash (adj.) | sudden, quickly acting, operating immediately |
| ravin down (v.) | gobble ravenously, devour voraciously |
| raze, raze out | erase, obliterate, wipe out |
| raze, raze out | erase, obliterate, wipe out |
| razure (n.) | erasure, effacement, obliteration |
| reason (n.) | observation, remark, point |
| rebate (v.) | subdue, moderate, make dull |
| receive (v.) | understand, take in, comprehend |
| refel (v.) | refuse, deny, reject |
| refer (v.) | entrust, commit, commend |
| regard (n.) | look, glance, gaze |
| relent (v.) | yield, give way, give up |
| reliver (v.) | restore, hand over, give up again |
| remission (n.) | power to pardon, inclination to forgive |
| remissness (n.) | negligence, laxity, carelessness |
| remonstrance (n.) | revelation, display, manifestation |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remorse (n.) | pity, compassion, tenderness |
| remove (n.) | change of residence, departure |
| removed (adj.) | remote, secluded, further away |
| renouncement (n.) | renunciation, denial, abandonment [of the world] |
| repair (n.) | coming, arrival, approach |
| report (n.) | reputation, fame, renown |
| requiring (n.) | demanding, requesting as a right |
| requital (n.) | recompense, reward, repayment |
| requital (n.) | recompense, reward, repayment |
| resemblance (n.) | likelihood, probability, uncertain prospect |
| resolve (v.) | answer, respond to |
| resolve (v.) | satisfy, free from doubt |
| resolved (adj.) | determined, settled, decided |
| resort (n.) | habitual meeting, regular visit |
| respect (n.) | attention, heed, deliberation |
| respect (v.) | bear in mind, consider |
| respect (v.) | value, have regard for, prize |
| respected (adj.) | malapropism for ‘suspected’ |
| respite (n.) | extent of time, time-scale |
| respite (v.) | save, prolong, grant |
| restrained (adj.) | forbidden, prohibited, banned |
| restraint (n.) | captivity, imprisonment, confinement |
| retort (v.) | refuse, deny, reject |
| rheum (n.) | catarrh, head-cold, coughing and spluttering |
| rude (adj.) | uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined |
| rude (adj.) | uncivilized, uncultivated, unrefined |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| safeguard (n.) | safeguarding, defence, protection |
| sainted (adj.) | saintly, angelic, of holy character |
| sake, for the Lord's | [cry of a prisoner calling for alms through a cell window] in jail |
| salt (adj.) | lecherous, lascivious, lustful |
| saucy (adj.) | lecherous, lascivious, lustful |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| scale (v.) | weigh up [as in a scales], evaluate, appraise |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| science (n.) | knowledge, learning |
| scope (n.) | range, reach, extent |
| scope (n.) | opportunity, liberty, free course of action |
| scope (n.) | opportunity, liberty, free course of action |
| scope (n.) | opportunity, liberty, free course of action |
| scruple (n.) | suspicion, misgiving, doubt |
| scruple (n.) | tiny amount, last ounce |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| seal (n.) | pledge, promise, token, sign |
| sea-maid (n.) | mermaid, sea-nymph |
| seared (adj.) | withered, wilting, declining |
| season (n.) | time of year, weather conditions |
| season, of | in season, at the appropriate time |
| secondary (n.) | deputy, agent, second-in-command |
| sect (n.) | class, kind, sort |
| seedness (n.) | action of sowing |
| seemer (n.) | make-believer, pretender, one who assumes a behaviour |
| seeming (adj.) | apparent, convincing in appearance |
| seeming (n.) | deceptive appearance, two-faced behaviour, pretence |
| seeming (n.) | deceptive appearance, two-faced behaviour, pretence |
| seeming (n.) | deceptive appearance, two-faced behaviour, pretence |
| sense (n.) | feeling, sensibility, capacity to feel |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | interpretation, construction, signification |
| sense (n.) | opinion, view, judgement |
| sense (n.) | common sense, natural feeling, reasonableness |
| sense (n.) | common sense, natural feeling, reasonableness |
| sense (n.) | common sense, natural feeling, reasonableness |
| sensible (adj.) | sensitive, responsive, capable of feeling |
| sequent (adj.) | following, ensuing, consequent |
| serpigo (n.) | type of spreading skin disease |
| servile (adj.) | subordinate, controlled [by] |
| session, sessions (n.) | judicial assembly, trial, court |
| set (v.) | direct, put, make come |
| set on (v.) | go forward, advance, proceed |
| set on (v.) | encourage, urge, incite |
| set on (v.) | encourage, urge, incite |
| set on (v.) | encourage, urge, incite |
| set on (v.) | encourage, urge, incite |
| settled (adj.) | calm, steadfast, composed |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| several (adj.) | separate, different, distinct |
| sharp (adj.) | ardent, keen, fervent |
| sheep-biting (adj.) | thieving, sneaking, shifty |
| shield (v.) | forbid [as exclamation] |
| shore (n.) | limit, border, bound |
| shrewd (adj.) | harsh, hard, severe |
| shrift (n.) | confession |
| shy (adj.) | wary, cautious, reserved |
| shy (adj.) | wary, cautious, reserved |
| sick (adj.) | longing, pining, avid |
| sicle, sickle (n.) | shekel |
| siege (n.) | seat, chair, place |
| sinew (n.) | mainstay, support, main strength |
| sinister (adj.) | unjust, unfair, underhand |
| 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] |
| skin (v.) | cover up, cover with skin |
| skyey (adj.) | coming from the sky, planetary |
| sliding (n.) | sinfulness, lapse, moral fall |
| slip (n.) | seedling, sprig, shoot, cutting |
| slip (v.) | err, sin, transgress |
| slip (v.) | err, sin, transgress |
| snatch (n.) | quibble, equivocation, nit-picking |
| snow-broth (n.) | melted snow |
| solemnity (n.) | celebration, jubilation, festivity |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| sometime (adv.) | sometimes, now and then |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sort (n.) | class, level, social rank |
| sort (n.) | way, manner |
| soul (n.) | inner conviction, personal impulse |
| spare (v.) | avoid offending, refrain from causing distress to |
| speed (v.) | further, carry out, expedite |
| splay (v.) | sterilize, spay |
| spleen (n.) | temper, spirit, passion [part of the body seen as the source of both gloomy and mirthful emotions] |
| sport (n.) | sexual recreation, intercourse, amorous dalliance |
| square (v.) | regulate, direct, adapt |
| stage (v.) | put on stage, put on public display |
| stagger (v.) | hesitate, waver, vacillate |
| stain (n.) | disgrace, shame |
| stamp (n.) | coin, impression [of the monarch's head] made on a coin |
| stand (n.) | post, position, station |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand for (v.) | defend, uphold, protect, support |
| starkly (adv.) | stiffly, rigidly, set fast |
| statute (n.) | law, decree, regulation |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stay on / upon (v.) | wait for, await |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| stead up (v.) | keep, maintain, fulfil, carry out [on behalf of someone] |
| stealth (n.) | stealing away, furtive journey, clandestine act |
| steeled (adj.) | hardened, inflexible, callous |
| stew (n.) | cauldron, saucepan |
| stewed prune | prostitute, bawd, whore |
| stick (v.) | be placed, be fixed |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| sting (n.) | urging of lust, inflaming of passion |
| stockfish (n.) | dried cod |
| stone (n.) | precious stone, gem |
| stoop (v.) | kneel, submit, bow down |
| story (n.) | practical joke, theme for mockery |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strait (adj.) | strict, rigorous, scrupulous |
| straitness (n.) | severity, strictness, rigour |
| strange (adj.) | remarkable, startling, abnormal, unnatural |
| strange (adj.) | unfamiliar, unknown, not previously experienced |
| strength (n.) | mental capacity, intellectual power |
| strew (v.) | scatter, broadcast, spread about |
| stricture (n.) | self-constraint, rigour; or: strictness, severity |
| strife (n.) | striving, endeavour, strong effort |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| stubborn (adj.) | resistant, hostile, antagonistic |
| study (v.) | deliberate, meditate, reflect [on] |
| stuff (n.) | people, rabble |
| subject (n.) | subjects, people [of a state] |
| subject (n.) | subjects, people [of a state] |
| subject (n.) | subjects, people [of a state] |
| subject (n.) | [unclear meaning] entity with a real-world existence |
| suborn (v.) | bribe, corrupt, persuade [someone] to commit perjury |
| suborn (v.) | bribe, corrupt, persuade [someone] to commit perjury |
| subscribe (v.) | concur, consent, give assent |
| substitute (n.) | subordinate, deputy, underling |
| substitute (n.) | subordinate, deputy, underling |
| substitute (n.) | subordinate, deputy, underling |
| substitute (n.) | subordinate, deputy, underling |
| suburbs (n.) | (plural) parts of a city lying outside the walls [reputed for lawlessness] |
| succeed (v.) | inherit, come into possession of, be heir to |
| suffer (v.) | perish, be destroyed, collapse |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| sufferance (n.) | distress, suffering, hardship |
| sufficiency (n.) | competence, ability, capability |
| sufficient (adj.) | able, capable, competent |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | court attendance, personal retinue |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| supply (v.) | fill up, take [the place of], occupy, substitute |
| supply (v.) | satisfy, fulfil, gratify [sexually] |
| supposed (adj.) | malapropism for ‘deposed’ |
| surfeit (n.) | excess, over-indulgence |
| surfeit (v.) | feed to excess, over-indulge, glut |
| sway (n.) | controlling influence, guiding power, direction |
| sweat (n.) | sweating-sickness [type of plague] |
| sweetness (n.) | delight, pleasure, charm |
| swinge (v.) | beat, thrash, flog |
| swoon (v.) | faint |
| taint (v.) | lose vigour, become weak, wither |
| tainted (adj.) | infected, diseased |
| taphouse, tap-house (n.) | ale-house, tavern |
| tapster (n.) | inn waiter, drawer of ale |
| tapster (n.) | inn waiter, drawer of ale |
| tapster (n.) | inn waiter, drawer of ale |
| tax (v.) | censure, blame, take to task, disparage |
| teach (v.) | show, point out to |
| teeming (adj.) | pregnant, prolific, overfull |
| temper (n.) | self-control, self-restraint, moderation |
| temperance (n.) | self-control, calm behaviour, moderation |
| tempered (adj.) | temperate, controlled, brought to the right quality |
| temporal (adj.) | secular, civil, worldly |
| temporary (adj.) | in temporal affairs, of this world's doings |
| tender down (v.) | offer, proffer, present |
| term (n.) | state, condition, circumstance |
| term (n.) | state, condition, circumstance |
| terror (n.) | power to inspire dread |
| testimony (v.) | justify in the light of evidence, vindicate |
| thanking (n.) | word of thanks, expression of gratitude |
| thick-ribbed (adj.) | densely surrounded, compacted |
| thief (n.) | villain, scoundrel, rogue, wretch |
| three-piled (adj.) | triple-thickness, three-threaded [i.e. very expensive or ornate] |
| thrilling (adj.) | piercing, penetrating, bitterly cold |
| throughly (adv.) | thoroughly, fully, completely |
| tickle (adv.) | insecurely, precariously, unstably |
| tick-tack (n.) | type of backgammon in which scoring is by placing pegs in holes |
| tilter (n.) | jouster, tournament competitor |
| tilth (n.) | labour of cultivation, agricultural work, husbandry |
| tilth (n.) | crop, harvest |
| time (n.) | circumstance, particular occasion |
| time, in good | at the right moment |
| time, in good | very well |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| tongue (v.) | reproach, censure, berate |
| top (n.) | summit, peak, epitome, perfect example |
| touch (v.) | wound, hurt, injure |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | stain, taint, infect |
| touch (v.) | test the quality [of], put to the test |
| touse (v.) | tear, rip, rend |
| trade (n.) | regular line of work, recognized business |
| transport (v.) | remove from the world, put to death |
| trick (n.) | practice, custom, current fashion |
| trick (n.) | bauble, trifle, whim |
| trick (n.) | habit, characteristic, typical behaviour |
| trot (n.) | old woman, hag |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, good troth (n.) | exclamations, emphasizing an assertion - truly, indeed |
| troth, good troth (n.) | exclamations, emphasizing an assertion - truly, indeed |
| true (adj.) | honest, upright, law-abiding |
| truncheon (n.) | military baton, staff of office |
| truth (n.) | virtue, integrity, uprightness |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| tub (n.) | sweating-tub [for curing venereal disease] |
| tun-dish (n.) | [brewing] type of funnel fitting into the bung-hole of a cask [tun] |
| tune (n.) | fashionable speech, jargon |
| undergo (v.) | support, sustain, bear |
| undiscernible (adj.) | indiscernible, undiscoverable |
| undoubtful (adj.) | certain, positive, definite |
| uneven (adj.) | irregular, erratic |
| unfolding (adj.) | rising, morning [telling the shepherd that it is time to release his sheep from the fold] |
| ungenerative (adj.) | [variant reading] lacking the power of generation, impotent |
| ungenitured (adj.) | lacking genitals, sterile, impotent |
| ungot (adj.) | unbegotten, unborn |
| unhurtful (adj.) | harmless, innocuous, incapable of causing injury |
| unjust (adj.) | unfaithful, false [to honour] |
| unkindness (n.) | unnatural behaviour, abnormal conduct |
| unlike (adj.) | unlikely, incredible, unbelievable |
| unmeet (adj.) | unready, unfit, ill-equipped |
| unpeople (v.) | empty of people, depopulate |
| unpitied (adj.) | pitiless, ruthless, unmerciful |
| unpregnant (adj.) | unready, uninclined, unreceptive |
| unquestioned (adj.) | unconsidered, unexamined, not inquired into |
| unreverend (adj.) | irreverent, impertinent, impudent |
| unshape (v.) | deform, disfigure, destroy |
| unshunned (adj.) | unshunnable, unavoidable |
| unsisting (adj.) | [unclear meaning] unassisting; or: unshifting |
| unskilfully (adv.) | ignorantly, foolishly, in an uninformed way |
| unsworn (adj.) | not subject to vows |
| untaught (adj.) | natural, spontaneous |
| untrussing (n.) | undoing the points attaching hose to doublet, dropping one's breeches |
| unwedgeable (adj.) | unsplittable, incapable of being cleft |
| unweighing (adj.) | thoughtless, injudicious, undiscriminating |
| unwonted (adj.) | unusual, unaccustomed, abnormal |
| use (n.) | profit, interest, premium |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| use (n.) | usual practice, habit, custom |
| usury (n.) | way of dealing with money, financial practice |
| vail (v.) | lower, direct downwards |
| vain, for | in vain, to no purpose |
| vantage (n.) | right moment, suitable opportunity |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vantage (n.) | advantage, benefit, advancement, profit |
| vaporous (adj.) | misty, damp-filled, foggy |
| varlet (n.) | knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian |
| varlet (n.) | knave, rogue, rascal, ruffian |
| vastidity (n.) | vastness, immensity, enormity |
| vehemency (n.) | vehemence, forcefulness, fervour |
| veil (v.) | conceal, hide, disguise |
| vein (n.) | right line, proper course to follow |
| velvet (n.) | piece of velvet fabric |
| verity (n.) | truth, reality, actuality |
| viewless (adj.) | invisible, unseeable |
| vigour (n.) | power, efficacy, effect |
| virtuous (adj.) | capable of producing great growth, beneficial |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visitation (n.) | visit |
| votarist (n.) | vow-taker, religious, nun / monk |
| vouch (n.) | formal statement, attestation, express declaration |
| vulgarly (adv.) | publicly, openly, in front of the world |
| waist (n.) | belt, girdle |
| wait on / upon (v.) | accompany, attend |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| want (v.) | require, demand, need |
| wanton (adj.) | unrestrained, undisciplined, boisterous, uncontrolled |
| ward (n.) | cell [in a prison] |
| ward (n.) | cell [in a prison] |
| warp (v.) | deviate, turn away, diverge |
| warped (adj.) | twisted, distorted |
| warrant (n.) | token, sign, evidence, proof |
| warrant (v.) | justify, defend, stand up for |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | authorize, sanction, license |
| warranted (adj.) | justified, legitimate, rightful |
| water (n.) | tears |
| way (n.) | opportunity, scope |
| ways, come thy / your | come along |
| wear (n.) | fashion, vogue, trend |
| weary (adj.) | wearisome, tedious, long-drawn-out |
| weigh (v.) | judge, rate, assess the value of |
| well-seeming (adj.) | attractively looking, presenting a plausible appearance |
| well-warranted (adj.) | highly approved, most justified |
| well-wished (adj.) | accompanied by good wishes, much loved |
| wend (v.) | direct, betake [oneself] |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wholesome (adj.) | good for the health, health-giving, salubrious |
| whoremaster (n.) | fornicator, lecher, one who deals with whores |
| whoremonger (n.) | fornicator, lecher, one who deals with whores |
| wilderness (n.) | wildness of character, licentiousness |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | reasoning, thinking, deliberation |
| wit (n.) | mind, brain, thoughts |
| witless (adj.) | stupid, foolish, crazy |
| witness (v.) | be a sign of, foreshadow, betoken |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| woodman (n.) | hunter, huntsman |
| work (v.), past form wrought | work for, plan, try to arrange |
| work (v.), past form wrought | happen, proceed, come about |
| work (v.), past form wrought | act, behave, conduct oneself |
| worm (n.) | serpent, snake |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wrack (v.) | wreck, shipwreck, lose at sea |
| wrong (n.) | dishonour, discredit, harm |
| yare (adj.) | quick, deft, adept |
| yesternight (n.) | last night |
| zodiac (n.) | year, calendar course of the zodiac |
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