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 (pron.) | contracted form of ‘he’ |
| able (adj.) | powerful enough, sufficient, capable of dealing [with] |
| able (adj.) | strong, vigorous, powerful |
| abstract (n.) | list, register, inventory |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| accessory, accessary (n.) | assistant, helper, collaborator |
| accordingly (adv.) | correspondingly, suitably, properly |
| across (adv.) | [of a lance] not straight, obliquely; awry, amiss |
| act (n.) | activity, action, performance |
| actor (n.) | doer, performer |
| addition (n.) | attribute, mark of honour, distinction [as if added to a coat--of-arms] |
| addition (n.) | title, name |
| admiration (n.) | object of wonder, marvel, phenomenon |
| adoptious (adj.) | adopted, appropriated, taken up |
| advantage (n.) | interest, bonus, addition |
| adverse (adj.) | unfavourable, harmful, hostile |
| advertisement (n.) | advice, warning, instruction |
| advice (n.) | forethought, discretion, wisdom |
| advise, avise (v.) | warn, counsel, caution |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| affect (v.) | assume, display, put on, practise in an artificial way |
| afford (v.) | grant, permit, allow |
| afoot (adv.) | in foot-soldiers, by way of infantry |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, in front of |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, in front of |
| after-debt (n.) | unpaid bill after goods have been received, outstanding debt |
| afterward (adv.) | afterwards |
| again (adv.) | back [to a former position] |
| against, 'gainst (prep.) | in the face of |
| achieve (v.) | gain, obtain, procure |
| all (adv.) | alone, only, solely |
| all is one; that's / it's all one | it makes no difference, it's one and the same, it doesn't matter |
| allurement (n.) | temptation, enticement, charm |
| amendment (n.) | recovery, recuperation, improvement |
| ames-ace (n.) | double ace [the lowest throw at dice] |
| amorous (adj.) | expressing love |
| ample (adv.) | well, fully, completely |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| anatomize, annothanize (v.) | dissect, reveal, lay open |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, even if |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (v.) | respond, react |
| antiquity (n.) | old age, seniority |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apparel (n.) | clothes, clothing, dress |
| appeach (v.) | denounce, inform against, impeach |
| appliance (n.) | remedy, cure, treatment |
| application (n.) | treatment, remedy, healing method |
| appointment (n.) | purpose, design, intention |
| apprehensive (adj.) | quick-learning, perceptive, ever alert |
| approof (n.) | proof, affirmation, attestation |
| approof (n.) | proven quality, undoubted character |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| approve (v.) | prove, confirm, corroborate, substantiate |
| araise (v.) | raise from the dead, awake from the grave |
| argument (n.) | subject of conversation, subject-matter, topic |
| argument (n.) | discussion, debate, dialogue |
| arm (v.) | prepare for action, put armour on |
| arming (n.) | establishment, confirmation, substantiation |
| armipotent (adj.) | mighty in arms, powerful in arms |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| artist (n.) | medical practitioner, physician |
| assay (v.) | try, test the mettle of, put to the proof |
| astringer (n.) | keeper of goshawks |
| attend (v.) | see to, look after, apply oneself to |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attend (v.) | await, wait for, expect |
| attorney (n.) | advocate, mediator, promoter |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| authentic (adj.) | qualified, accredited, authorized |
| avail (n.) | advantage, benefit, aid |
| aweary, a-weary (adj.) | weary, tired |
| aweary, a-weary (adj.) | weary, tired |
| bail (n.) | security for release, guarantee of freedom |
| bail (n.) | security for release, guarantee of freedom |
| Bajazeth (n.) | [pron: 'bajazet] Ottoman sultan in 14th-c |
| band (n.) | bond, obligation, tie |
| banneret (n.) | small banner, ornamental streamer |
| bare (adj.) | threadbare, shabby, ragged |
| barely (adv.) | in bareness, exposed, without covering |
| baring (n.) | removal, shaving off |
| barn, barne (n.) | child, baby |
| barricado (v.) | fortify, defend, protect [as with a barricade] |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | dishonourable, low, unworthy |
| base (adj.) | low-born, lowly, plebeian, of lower rank |
| bate (v.) | except, omit, leave out of consideration |
| bate (v.) | [of quantities] lessen, reduce, deduct |
| bauble (n.) | decorated rod of office, fool's staff |
| beam (n.) | balance, scales, counterpoise |
| bear (v.), past forms bore, borne | sustain, carry through, keep going |
| become (v.) | be fitting, befit, be appropriate to |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | charm away, while away, pass pleasantly |
| behalf (n.), especially: in behalf (of) | advantage, interest, benefit |
| belie (v.) | slander, tell lies about |
| belike (adv.) | probably, presumably, perhaps, so it seems |
| bend (v.) | turn, direct one's steps, proceed |
| bent (adj.) | ready for firing, tensioned for action |
| bestow (v.) | stow away, dispose of |
| betake (v.) | entrust, commit, give in charge |
| bid (v.), past form bade | command, order, enjoin, tell |
| big (adj.) | arrogant, haughty, proud |
| bind (v.), past form bound | pledge, vow, be under obligation |
| birthright (n.) | inherited qualities, naturally endowed traits |
| blade (n.) | greenness, immaturity, early days |
| blame (n.) | fault, sin, offence |
| bleak (adj.) | pale, pallid, sickly |
| blinking (adj.) | blind, sightless |
| blood (n.) | passion, feeling, strong emotion [especially sexual] |
| blood (n.) | nobility, breeding, gentility, good parentage |
| bloody (adj.) | able to cause bloodshed |
| board (v.) | accost, address, approach, tackle |
| boggle (v.) | start with fright, shy away, become alarmed |
| bold (adj.) | confident, certain, sure |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| both-sides (adj.) | two-faced, double-dealing, hypocritical |
| botcher (n.) | mender of old clothes, tailor who does repairs, patcher-up |
| bottom (n.) | essence, gist, main point |
| bottom (n.) | lowest point, nadir |
| bound (adj.) | ready, prepared |
| bound (v.) | bounce, rebound |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| braid (adj.) | [unclear meaning] twisted, deceitful |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | fine, excellent, splendid, impressive |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| bravely (adv.) | splendidly, worthily, excellently |
| bravely (adv.) | in fine clothes, splendidly dressed |
| braving (adj.) | defiant, daring, boasting |
| brawn-buttock (n.) | fleshy buttock, well-rounded bottom |
| break (v.) | disband, disperse, demobilize |
| break (v.) | fail to keep, default on |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breathe (v.) | exercise, exhaust, tire out |
| breathing (n.) | exercise, exertion, active employment |
| breeding (n.) | raising, upbringing |
| brief (n.) | summary, short account |
| brief (n.) | summary; contract |
| brief and the long / tedious, the | the long and the short |
| bring out (v.) | deprive, divest, dispossess |
| bring out (v.) | deprive, divest, dispossess |
| bring up (v.) | raise, breed, rear |
| broke (v.) | bargain, negotiate, trade |
| broken (adj.) | broken in [as a horse]; or: in pieces [as of teeth] |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| bubble (n.) | empty thing, pretty sham, deceptive show |
| burden, burthen (n.) | capacity, load, weight |
| butter-woman (n.) | [woman who deals in butter, dairy-maid] chatterer, gabbler |
| by (prep.) | concerning, about |
| by (prep.) | with regard to |
| caitiff (n.) | [sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature |
| calendar (n.) | record, register, history |
| camping (adj.) | living in an army camp, tent-dwelling |
| canary, canaries (n.) | lively Spanish dance |
| canon (n.) | scriptural canon, Bible |
| capable of | appreciative of, able to take in |
| capriccio (n.) | [Italian] caprice, whim, fancy |
| captious (adj.) | capacious, spacious, roomy |
| carbonadoed (adj.) | cut, slashed, hacked about |
| cardecue (n.) | [French: quart d'ecu] quarter of a crown |
| cardecue (n.) | [French: quart d'ecu] quarter of a crown |
| careless (adj.) | uncared for, untended |
| carry (v.) | conduct, comport, present |
| carry (v.) | secure, obtain, gain |
| carry (v.) | carry off, get away with |
| case (v.) | flay, skin |
| casement (n.) | window [on hinges and able to be opened] |
| casement (n.) | window [on hinges and able to be opened] |
| cassock (n.) | military cloak, long coat |
| catastrophe (n.) | conclusion, endpoint, expiration |
| cause (n.) | disease, illness, sickness |
| causeless (adj.) | outside the normal course of nature, inexplicable by natural causes |
| cesse (v.) | variant spelling of ‘cease’ |
| cicatrice (n.) | scar, scar-like mark |
| cite (v.) | be evidence of, confirm, acknowledge |
| clew (n.) | ball of thread |
| clog (n.) | wooden block, heavy piece of wood |
| close-stool (n.) | chamber-pot enclosed in a stool, privy |
| coacher (n.) | [Q variant of torcher, unclear meaning] coach, chariot |
| coarsely (adv.) | slightingly, disparagingly, derisively |
| coherent (adj.) | fitting, accordant, agreeable |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| collateral (adj.) | [astronomy, of the movement of the spheres] parallel, side by side |
| colour (n.) | suitable appearance, appropriate character |
| colours (n.) | colour-ensigns, standard-bearers |
| comfortable (adj.) | comforting, encouraging, reassuring |
| command (n.) | orders, direction |
| commend (v.) | commit, entrust, hand over |
| commend (v.) | praise, admire, extol |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commendation (n.) | recommendation, commending, praise |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| common (adj.) | cheap, vulgar, promiscuous |
| commoner (n.) | whore, harlot, prostitute |
| companion (n.) | rogue, rascal, fellow |
| companion (n.) | associate, aide, comrade |
| company (n.) | companion, associate, comrade |
| compose (v.) | make up, produce, fashion |
| composition (n.) | arrangement, agreement, bargain |
| composition (n.) | constitution, make-up, state [of mind and body] |
| compt (n.) | reckoning, day of judgement |
| con (v.) | express, offer, give |
| condition (n.) | contract, covenant, agreement |
| condition (n.) | quality, behaviour, attribute, habit |
| confound (v.) | challenge, defy, overturn |
| congee, congie (v.) | take ceremonious leave of, pay formal respects upon departure |
| conjectural (adj.) | suspicious, full of misgiving, speculative |
| consolate (v.) | console, comfort, cheer |
| consumed (adj.) | used up, spent, passed by |
| contend (v.) | compete, vie, rival |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (n.) | contentment, peace of mind |
| contrive (v.) | scheme, plot, conspire |
| convenience (n.) | fitness, appropriateness, propriety |
| conversation (n.) | process, interchange, movement |
| convoy (n.) | means of transport, method of conveyance |
| convoy (n.) | means of transport, method of conveyance |
| copy (n.) | example, model, pattern |
| coragio (int.) | courage |
| coranto (n.) | lively dance with quick running steps |
| corporal (adj.) | bodily, physical |
| corrupt (v.) | ruin, defile, debase |
| couch (v.) | crouch, lie in ambush, lurk |
| counsel (n.) | secrecy, confidence, privacy |
| counsel, of one's | in one's confidence, privy to one's intentions |
| count of, for (prep.) | on account of |
| counterfeit (adj.) | pretended, feigned, sham |
| counterfeit (adj.) | pretended, feigned, sham |
| counterfeit (n.) | impostor, pretender, sham |
| counterfeit (n.) | false imitation, spurious image |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | habit, custom, practise, normal procedure |
| course (n.) | bout, engagement, encounter |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | courteous service, polite behaviour, good manners |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | salutation, first greeting, expression of courtesy |
| courtly (adj.) | belonging to the court, connected with the court |
| cox (n.) | softened form of 'God' |
| coxcomb (n.) | fool's head, fool, simpleton |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| cozen (v.) | cheat, dupe, trick, deceive |
| cozened (adj.) | deceived, deluded, tricked |
| creak (v.) | make something creak, squeak |
| credence (n.) | faith, confidence, trust |
| credit (n.) | reputation, name, standing, honour |
| credit (n.) | reputation, name, standing, honour |
| credulous (adj.) | over-ready to believe, naively trusting |
| Cressid, Cressida | fickle daughter of Calchas, a priest of Troy; beloved by Troilus, a Trojan prince, she deserted him for Diomed; character in Troilus and Cressida |
| crown (n.) | coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings |
| cry (v.) | speak loudly, shout out, proclaim |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cuckold (n.) | [mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife |
| cunning (n.) | deviousness, deceit, craftiness, artfulness |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| Cupid (n.) | [pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows |
| curbed (adj.) | restrained, controlled |
| curd (v.) | congeal, coagulate, curdle |
| curious (adj.) | careful, fastidious, attentive |
| curiously (adv.) | elaborately, artistically, exquisitely |
| curtal (adj.) | with a docked tail; common, household |
| curvet (n.) | [horse-riding] type of high leap |
| customer (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| damnable | deserving damnation, evil, in a state of mortal sin |
| damp (n.) | fog, mist, vapour |
| darkly (adv.) | cunningly, subtly, secretly |
| deadly (adv.) | extremely, implacably, to the death |
| dear (adj.) | dire, grievous, hard |
| debate (v.) | discuss, argue over, dispute about |
| debile (adj.) | feeble, weak, puny |
| deboshed, deboyst (adj.) | debauched, corrupted, depraved |
| deboshed, deboyst (adj.) | debauched, corrupted, depraved |
| deed (n.) | performance, action |
| default (n.) | [unclear meaning] absence, lack, want |
| delay (v.) | quench, subdue, allay |
| delicate (adj.) | cunning, ingenious, skilful |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| deliver (v.) | free, release, liberate |
| deliver (v.) | hand over, convey, commit to the keeping [of someone] |
| deliverance (n.) | delivery, utterance, reporting |
| deliverance (n.) | delivery, utterance, reporting |
| demand (n.) | question, enquiry, request |
| demand (v.) | request to tell, question, ask [about] |
| derive (v.) | inherit, fall heir to |
| derive (v.) | bring down [on], direct [to] |
| desert, desart (n.) | worth, merit, deserving |
| desert, desart (n.) | deserving, due recompense, right |
| deserved (adj.) | deserving, meritorious, praiseworthy |
| deserving (n.) | worthiness, desert, merit |
| deserving (n.) | worthiness, desert, merit |
| design (n.) | undertaking, purpose, enterprise |
| desperate (adj.) | disregarding, careless, reckless |
| despiteful (adj.) | cruel, spiteful, malicious |
| dial (n.) | watch, timepiece, pocket sundial |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| diet (v.) | limit, restrict, restrain |
| diet (v.) | limit, restrict, restrain |
| digest, disgest (v.) | take in, incorporate, assimilate |
| dilated (adj.) | extended, leisurely, lengthy |
| dilemma (n.) | choice of action, alternative position |
| disaster (n.) | unlucky star, unfavourable planet |
| disciple (v.) | teach, instruct, train |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| disguise (n.) | deception, pretence |
| disguise (n.) | deception, pretence |
| discharge (v.) | fulfil, execute, perform |
| dislike (v.) | disapprove of, take exception to |
| dismal (adj.) | sinister, ominous, malign |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | settlement of business, sorting out of affairs |
| dispatch, despatch (n.) | settlement of business, sorting out of affairs |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | send away, send off |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | deal with promptly, settle, get [something] done quickly |
| disposition (n.) | composure, state of mind, temperament |
| disposition (n.) | aptitude, gift, capacity |
| dissever (v.) | divide, split up, separate |
| dissolve (v.) | loosen, release, set free |
| distempered (adj.) | troubled, disturbed, inclement |
| distracted (adj.) | divided, torn apart, rent asunder |
| diurnal (adj.) | daily |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| doctrine (n.) | learning, body of knowledge, science |
| dole (n.) | share, part, portion, lot |
| dote on / upon (v.) | love dearly, give tender care |
| double (adv.) | doubly, for the second time, twice over |
| 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 |
| dram (n.) | tiny amount, small quantity |
| dropsied (adj.) | puffed up, turgid, pretentious |
| drudge (n.) | slave, serf, lackey |
| drum (n.) | drummer |
| dull (adj.) | dead, lifeless, sluggish, inactive |
| dust (n.) | speck of dust, particle, iota |
| Dutchman (n.) | German |
| duty (n.) | reverence, due respect, proper attitude |
| dwell (v.) | exist, continue, persist |
| ear (v.) | plough, till, cultivate |
| ears, by the | at odds, fighting like beasts |
| easy (adj.) | loose-fitting, comfortable |
| easy (adv.) | easily |
| egregious (adj.) | shocking, outrageous, flagrant |
| eke, eke out (v.) | add to, increase, supplement |
| election (n.) | choice, preference |
| embody (v.) | become part of the same body as, unite as |
| emboss (v.) | [hunting] run down, drive to exhaustion |
| embowelled (adj.) | disembowelled, emptied, drained |
| empire (n.) | emperor |
| empiric (n.) | medical quack, untrained practitioner |
| encounter with (v.) | contest, dispute, confront |
| enforcement (n.) | violation, overcoming |
| engine (n.) | plot, device, means, instrument |
| engross (v.) | collect up, appropriate, monopolize |
| enjoined (adj.) | joined together in a common cause, bound by oath |
| ensconce, insconce (v.) | protect, conceal, shelter |
| entail (n.) | provision that an estate should pass to an heir |
| entertain (v.) | hire, employ, maintain, take into service |
| entertainment (n.) | payroll, service, employment |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, hospitality, reception |
| entertainment (n.) | treatment, hospitality, reception |
| entirely (adv.) | sincerely, heartily |
| entrench, intrench (v.) | gash, make a deep cut in |
| enwomb (v.) | be present in the womb [as], be born |
| equivocal (adj.) | equivocating, quibbling, evasive |
| ergo (adv.) | therefore |
| estate (n.) | degree of rank, place in life, type of person |
| esteem (n.) | value, estimation, worth |
| estimate (n.) | value, esteem, estimation |
| estimation (n.) | value, worth, fine quality |
| even (adj.) | real, exact, precise |
| even (adj.) | equal, alike, same |
| even (v.) | make good, settle, put straight |
| event (n.) | outcome, issue, consequence |
| exceeding (adj.) | very great, huge, exceptional |
| exception (n.) | resentment, sense of grievance |
| exorcist (n.) | one who calls up spirits |
| expedient (adj.) | speedy, rapid, expeditious |
| experience (n.) | learning, expertise, knowledge |
| exploit (n.) | military action, martial undertaking |
| exploit (n.) | military action, martial undertaking |
| extended (adj.) | racked, stretched |
| facinerious (adj.) | extremely wicked, villainous, criminal |
| faculty (n.) | function, power, capability |
| fain (adj.) | obliged, forced, compelled |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| false (adj.) | sham, spurious, not genuine, artificial |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| falsely (adv.) | treacherously, deceitfully, dishonestly |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | love, amorousness, infatuation |
| fancy (n.) | whim, inclination, caprice |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fare ... well (int.) | goodbye [to an individual] |
| fated (adj.) | fateful, controlling our destiny |
| favour (n.) | mark of favour, gift, token [often a love-token] |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| favour (n.) | [facial] appearance, countenance, features, looks |
| fear (v.) | fear for, worry about, be anxious about |
| fee-simple, fee simple (n.) | private estate [belonging to the owner and his heirs for ever]; permanent lease, full possession |
| fellow (n.) | practitioner, specialist, expert |
| fetch off (v.) | rescue, get back, retrieve |
| fetch off (v.) | rescue, get back, retrieve |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| field (n.) | field of battle, battleground, field of combat |
| figure (n.) | portrayal, rendering, presentation |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| file (n.) | rank of soldiers, formation |
| find (v.) | find out, see through |
| find (v.) | find out, see through |
| find (v.) | find out, see through |
| fine (adj.) | subtle, intricate |
| fine (n.) | outcome, final result, conclusion |
| fine, in | in the end, finally, in conclusion |
| fine, in | in the end, finally, in conclusion |
| fine, in | in the end, finally, in conclusion |
| fine, in | in the end, finally, in conclusion |
| fire (n.) | ardour, fervour, burning passion |
| fisnomy (n.) | physiognomy, face, countenance |
| fistula (n.) | type of ulcer, abscess |
| fit (adj.) | suited, fitting, appropriate |
| fit (adv.) | suitably, fittingly, appropriately |
| fit (adv.) | suitably, fittingly, appropriately |
| fit (v.) | supply [with what is fit], satisfy |
| flesh (v.) | [give a piece of the kill to a hound to stimulate its desire to hunt further] reward, stimulate, excite |
| flinch (v.) | fall short, give way, turn aside |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| Florentine (n.) | someone from Florence, Italy |
| follow (v.) | aim at, relate to, pertain to |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, trifling, frivolous |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, trifling, frivolous |
| fond (adv.) | foolishly, stupidly |
| fondness (n.) | foolish affection, naive devotion |
| fool (n.) | simpleton, born idiot, insane person |
| foregoer (n.) | forebear, predecessor, ancestor |
| foregone (adj.) | previous, prior, earlier |
| forehorse, fore-horse (n.) | foremost horse, leader [in a team of horses] |
| forepast, fore-past (adj.) | previously passed, already accumulated |
| forsake (v.) | refuse, decline, reject |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | deny, repudiate, refuse to admit |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| forward (adj.) | in the front line, in forward position |
| forward top | forelock, hair at the front of the head |
| frame (v.) | fashion, make, form, create |
| Francis, Saint | in Christian tradition, founder of the Franciscan order |
| frank (adj.) | generous, liberal, bounteous |
| frank (adj.) | free, unconstrained, unrestricted |
| French crown | baldness caused by syphilis [often punning on the French coin] |
| friend (n.) | relative, relation, kinsman |
| friend, to | as a friend, friendly |
| fry (n.) | young fish |
| full (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| Furies (n.) | three goddesses, spirits of vengeance, depicted as carrying torches and covered with snakes |
| furnish (v.) | provide, supply, possess |
| furnish (v.) | provide for, prepare, make ready |
| furniture (n.) | trappings, harness |
| gait (n.) | manner of walking, bearing, movement |
| Galen (n.) | [pron: 'gaylen] Greek physician, 2nd-c |
| gallant (adj.) | showy, fancy, ostentatious |
| gamester (n.) | one drawn to amorous sport, one who plays the game, prostitute |
| gather (v.) | gain information, collect knowledge |
| general (adj.) | common, of everyone, public |
| generally (adv.) | universally, without exception, in the eyes of all |
| generally (adv.) | universally, without exception, in the eyes of all |
| gentle (adj.) | well-born, honourable, noble |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | courteous, friendly, kind |
| gentlewoman (n.) | woman of good breeding, well-born lady |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| get (v.) | beget, conceive, breed |
| glass (n.) | [sand of the] hourglass |
| go (v.) | pass as current, be valued |
| go about (v.) | be evasive, talk in a roundabout way |
| go under (v.) | seem to be, appear |
| goodly (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, attractive, comely |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| gossip (v.) | act as a godparent, be a sponsor |
| grace (n.) | gracefulness, charm, elegance |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| grace (v.) | favour, add merit to, do honour to |
| grace (v.) | favour, add merit to, do honour to |
| graft (v.) | insert, implant, make grow |
| great (adj.) | high, full |
| great way | complete, total, absolute |
| groat (n.) | fourpenny piece |
| gross (adj.) | plain, striking, evident, obvious |
| grossly (adv.) | obviously, plainly, palpably |
| ground (n.) | foundation, basis, root |
| guess (n.) | conjecture, opinion, view |
| haggish (adj.) | like a hag, ugly, repulsive |
| hand, at / in any | in any case, at any rate |
| handkercher (n.) | handkerchief |
| 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 |
| happy time, in | well met |
| hawking (adj.) | hawk-like, sharp, alert |
| hazard (v.) | expose to danger, put at risk |
| head (n.) | source, origin, fountainhead |
| healthful (adj.) | healthy, wholesome, fit [in health] |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | pressing, weighty, overpowering |
| heedful (adj.) | careful, mindful, watchful |
| heel (n.) | end, completion, termination |
| helm (n.) | helmet |
| heritage (n.) | inheritance, legacy |
| Hesperus (n.) | the evening star |
| hic jacet | here lies [on a tombstone] |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| high (adv.) | fully, altogether |
| higher (adj.) | [unclear meaning] upper, northern |
| higher (adv.) | [unclear meaning] further afield |
| high-repented (adj.) | bitterly repented |
| hilding (n.) | good-for-nothing, worthless individual |
| hit (v.) | hit the mark with, get at, reach |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | keep, maintain, observe |
| hold (v.) | wager, offer as a bet |
| hold (v.) | avail, profit, benefit |
| holding (n.) | logic, maintaining, consistency |
| holy-cruel (adj.) | cruel by being holy |
| home (adv.) | fully, thoroughly, unsparingly |
| homely (adj.) | fating my humble parentage |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honest (adj.) | chaste, pure, virtuous |
| honesty (n.) | honour, integrity, uprightness |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honesty (n.) | virtue, chastity |
| honour (n.) | credit, good name, reputation |
| honour (n.) | object of honour, source of distinction |
| hoodman (n.) | blind man [a call in Blind Man's Buff] |
| hoodwink (v.) | blindfold, cover one's eyes |
| hoodwinked (adj.) | blindfolded, made unable to see |
| hose (n.) | [pair of] breeches |
| host (v.) | lodge, stay, put up |
| humble-bee (n.) | bumble-bee |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| chape (n.) | metal plate on the sheath of a weapon, especially one covering rhe dagger-point |
| charge (n.) | task, responsibility, duty |
| charge (v.) | entreat, exhort, enjoin |
| charge (v.) | order, command, enjoin |
| Charlemain (n.) | [pron: 'shahluhmayn] Charlemagne, king of the Franks in 768–814; great patron of learning |
| charter (n.) | right, privilege, prerogative |
| check (v.) | rebuke, scold, reprimand |
| cheer (n.) | mood, disposition |
| chide (v.), past form chid | brusquely command, drive [away] with harsh words |
| chill (adj.) | sensitive to cold, faint-hearted |
| choice (n.) | special value, estimation, esteem |
| chough (n.) | jackdaw |
| christendom (n.) | baptismal name, Christian name |
| idle (adj.) | mad, crazy, lunatic |
| idle (adj.) | useless, barren, worthless |
| idle (adj.) | foolish, stupid, empty-headed |
| ill (adj.) | bad, adverse, unfavourable |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (adv.) | imperfectly, poorly, to ill effect |
| immediate (adj.) | close in succession, proximate, direct |
| important (adj.) | urgent, pressing, demanding, importunate |
| importing (adj.) | expressing significance, full of import |
| imposition (n.) | order, charge, command |
| impress (v.) | imprint, engrave, stamp [as by a seal] |
| in (prep.) | by |
| in (v.) | gather in, bring in, harvest |
| inaidible (adj.) | unable to be assisted, incapable of being helped |
| incensing (adj.) | anger-arousing, inflaming with wrath |
| incertain (adj.) | uncertain, needing guidance, in a doubtful state |
| inclining (n.) | favour, partiality, indulgence |
| inclusive (adj.) | comprehensive, all-embracing, extensive |
| inducement (n.) | temptation, bad influence, persuasiveness |
| infix (v.) | implant, fasten onto |
| ingaged (adj.) | engaged [to her]; or: not promised [to anyone else] |
| ingenious (adj.) | [unclear meaning] lacking all ability, stupid |
| inhibited (adj.) | prohibited, forbidden, proscribed |
| innocent (n.) | simpleton, dimwit, mental defective |
| inspired (adj.) | coming from God, of divine origin |
| instance (n.) | sign, evidence, proof |
| instrument (n.) | agent, means, method |
| inteemable (adj.) | [debated meaning] unable to be poured out |
| intelligence (n.) | information, news, communication |
| intelligence (n.) | information, news, communication |
| intelligence (n.) | information, news, communication |
| intenable (adj.) | [debated meaning] unable to retain |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| interrogatory (n.) | interrogation, questioning, inquisition |
| invention (n.) | devising excuses, capacity for evasion |
| invention (n.) | fiction, fabrication, contrivance |
| invention (n.) | fiction, fabrication, contrivance |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | child(ren), offspring, family, descendant |
| issue (n.) | yield, product, result |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| jackanapes, jackanape, jack'nape (n.) | upstart, buffoon, monkey |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| jade (n.) | worn-out horse, hack, worthless nag |
| Jaques, Saint | in Christian tradition, Saint James; a pilgrim centre in Compostella, N Spain |
| Jaques, Saint | in Christian tradition, Saint James; a pilgrim centre in Compostella, N Spain |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| jowl (v.) | dash, knock, thrust |
| judgement (n.) | opinion, estimation, assessment |
| Julius Caesar | [pron: 'seezer] Roman politician and general, 1st-c BC |
| Juno (n.) | Roman supreme goddess, wife of Jupiter, associated with the Moon, childbirth, marriage, and female identity |
| just (adj.) | truthful, honest |
| just (adv.) | exactly, precisely |
| justice (n.) | judge, magistrate |
| justify (v.) | prove, confirm, demonstrate |
| keep (v.) | guard, watch, tend |
| kicky-wicky (n.) | [jocular] girl-friend, wife |
| kill (v.) | satisfy, allay, subdue, put an end to |
| kind (adj.) | loving, affectionate, fond |
| kind (n.) | nature, reality, character, disposition |
| kind (n.) | manner, way, state |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knave (n.) | boy, lad, fellow |
| knavery (n.) | roguish trick, rouguery, trickery |
| knell (n.) | death-knell, mourning song |
| knight (n.) | devotee, servant, follower [male or female] |
| know (v.) | see through, find out about |
| know (v.) | see through, find out about |
| knowingly (adv.) | with knowledge, with worldly experience |
| labouring (adj.) | aspiring, striving, showing endeavour |
| lackey (n.) | footman, minion, flunky |
| lapse (n.) | fall, moral decline |
| last (n.) | last time |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| lately (adv.) | recently, of late |
| lately (adv.) | recently, of late |
| lattice (n.) | lattice-work, criss-cross adornment; also: tavern symbol |
| lay by (v.) | lay aside, set aside, disregard |
| leaguer (n.) | military camp |
| leave off (v.) | give up, abandon, leave alone |
| leg (n.) | bending of a knee, genuflection, obeisance |
| leisure (n.) | opportunity, moment, available time |
| level (n.) | line of fire |
| lie (v.) | live, dwell, reside, lodge |
| liege (n.) | lord, sovereign |
| light (adj.) | facile, frivolous, of no consequence |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adj.) | same, similar, alike, equal |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (n.) | identity, equivalent, counterpart |
| Limbo (n.) | domain on the border of hell believed to contain the souls of unbaptised infants and of just people born before Christ |
| lime (v.) | trap, snare, catch [as if by using birdlime] |
| limit (n.) | ground, territory |
| line (n.) | lineament, distinctive feature |
| ling, old | [person resembling] salted cod |
| linsey-woolsey (n.) | [mix of flax and wool] verbal mish-mash, nonsense |
| list (n.) | boundary, limit, confines |
| livelihood (n.) | liveliness, animation, vivacity |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| long (v.) | belong, pertain, relate |
| lordship (n.) | function of being a lord |
| lose (v.) | part with, let go of, give up |
| lottery (n.) | odds, chance, probability |
| lustique (adj.) | lusty, lively, sportive |
| lusty (adj.) | vigorous, strong, robust, eager |
| mad (v.) | madden, excite, provoke |
| magnanimious (adj.) | of great spirit, nobly valiant |
| make (v.) | consider, regard, treat [as] |
| manifest (adj.) | clear, evident, obvious |
| manifoldly (adv.) | in manifold ways, each in its own way |
| manner (n.) | (plural) morals, character, way of behaving |
| manor (n.) | country house, mansion, estate |
| Marcellus (n.) | Marseilles, S France |
| Marcellus (n.) | Marseilles, S France |
| mark (n.) | target, goal, aim |
| 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 |
| marry (int.) | [exclamation] by Mary |
| marry (v.) | be a marriage dowry for |
| Mars (n.) | planet particularly associated with martial or aggressive temperaments |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| Mars (n.) | Roman god of war |
| marvel (v.) | wonder, be curious |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| masonry (n.) | stonework, floor |
| match (n.) | bargain, contract, agreement |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| mean (adj.) | unworthy, insignificant, unimportant |
| mean (n.) | (plural) resources, wherewithal, wealth |
| mean (n.) | means of access, passage |
| mean (v.) | intend, purpose, mean to act |
| meaning (n.) | design, intention, purpose |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| medicine (n.) | physician, doctor |
| medicine (n.) | drug used for purposes other than healing (especially the philosopher's elixir) |
| meet (adv.) | suitably, fittingly, appropriately |
| mell (v.) | get involved, associate, copulate |
| mend (v.) | amend, improve, make better, put right |
| mere (adv.) | totally, absolutely |
| mere (adv.) | totally, absolutely |
| merely (adv.) | completely, totally, entirely |
| merit (n.) | good works [yielding reward from God] |
| 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 |
| Mile-end (n.) | area in the East End of London where the citizen militia drilled |
| militarist (n.) | soldier, warrior |
| mind (n.) | character, disposition, spirit |
| minority (n.) | under-age period, earlier youth, childhood |
| misdoubt (v.) | disbelieve, doubt the reality [of] |
| misdoubt (v.) | disbelieve, doubt the reality [of] |
| misprising (n.) | despising, slighting, holding in contempt |
| misprision (n.) | contempt, scorn, disdain |
| modern (adj.) | ordinary, trite, commonplace, everyday |
| modern (adj.) | ordinary, trite, commonplace, everyday |
| modest (adj.) | moderate, reasonable, mild, limited |
| module (n.) | image, pattern, model, empty pretence |
| moiety (n.) | share, portion, part |
| monstrous (adv.) | exceedingly, wonderfully, extraordinarily |
| monument (n.) | effigy, carved figure, statue |
| monumental (adj.) | kept as a memento, serving as a token |
| mood (n.) | anger, fury, frenzy, fit of temper |
| morris (n.) | morris dance |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| motion (n.) | proposal, proposition, suggestion, offer |
| motion (n.) | inner movement, inward prompting, natural impulse, imagining |
| motion (n.) | act of moving, movement, stirring |
| motive (n.) | instrument, agent, moving organ |
| mourningly (adv.) | in a spirit of mourning |
| move (v.) | appeal to, urge, exhort |
| muddied (adj.) | covered in mud, made filthy |
| muddied (adj.) | covered in mud, made filthy |
| muffled (adj.) | blindfolded, covered up |
| muffled (adj.) | blindfolded, covered up |
| murther (n./v.) | variant spelling of ‘murder’ |
| muse (v.) | wonder, speculate, ponder |
| musk-cat (n.) | musk-deer [from which musk is obtained]; sweetly scented creature |
| muster (v.) | display, illustrate, exhibit |
| muster-file (n.) | official list of men |
| mystery (n.) | mastery, art, skill |
| Nabuchadnezzar (n.) | [pron: nabookad'nezer] Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, 6th-c BC |
| native (adj.) | closely related, connected by birth |
| naturalize (v.) | familiarize, accustom, enlighten |
| nature (n.) | mortal life, natural life |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| nature (n.) | personality, innate disposition, character |
| nature (n.) | natural order, ungoverned state, way of the world [often personified] |
| naughty (adj.) | bad, nasty, horrible |
| ne (conj.) | [archaism] nor |
| necessitied (adj.) | in dire need [of], brought into necessity |
| need (n.) | time of necessity, needy situation, emergency |
| Nessus (n.) | centaur, shot by Hercules for attempting to rape Deianeira; Nessus gave her a poisonous liquid disguised as a love-potion, causing Hercules' death when he wore a shirt dipped in it |
| next (adj.) | nearest, shortest, most direct |
| nice (adj.) | trivial, unimportant, slight |
| nice (adj.) | fastidious, particular, fussy, overscrupulous |
| nose-herb (n.) | scented plant, herb for smelling [as opposed to eating] |
| note (n.) | memorandum |
| note (n.) | attention, notice, regard |
| note (n.) | reputation, distinction, standing |
| note (n.) | reputation, distinction, standing |
| note (n.) | instruction, indication, direction |
| novice (n.) | recruit, rookie, greenhorn |
| nursery (n.) | training ground, prep school |
| obedient (adj.) | of obedience, dutiful |
| obloquy (n.) | disgrace, reproach, slander |
| observance (n.) | powers of observation |
| observance (n.) | honour, dutiful ceremony, due respect |
| observe (v.) | perceive, see through, be aware of |
| occasion (n.) | need, want, requirement |
| occidental (adj.) | western, westerly; sunset |
| offendress (n.) | female offender |
| 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 |
| office (v.) | carry out the work for, act as servants to |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oppress (v.) | trouble, distress, worry |
| ordinary (n.) | regular meal, standard fare, mealtime |
| out (adv.) | into public circulation, out to interest |
| out (adv.) | at an end, finished |
| outward (adj.) | acting as an external observer, looking from outside |
| overflow (v.) | overwhelm, destroy, defeat |
| overlooking (n.) | guardianship, looking after, custody |
| overnight, at | last night, yesterday evening |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| pace (n.) | obedient movement, trained walk |
| palmer (n.) | pilgrim |
| Paracelsus (n.) | Swiss physician and alchemist,16th-c |
| parcel (n.) | small group, company, party |
| parcel (n.) | part, piece, portion, bit |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| particular (n.) | individual issue, point of detail |
| particular, on my | in my own case, as far as I am concerned |
| pass (n.) | standing, reputation, estimation |
| passage (n.) | expression, turn of phrase |
| passport (n.) | licence given to an inmate of an institution to travel abroad as a beggar |
| past (prep.) | incapable of |
| pastime (n.) | pleasure, delight, enjoyment |
| past-saving (adj.) | beyond redemption, incapable of salvation |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| patent (n.) | carte blanche, formal permission |
| peevish (adj.) | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
| Pepin, Pippen (n.) | king of the Franks in 8th-c |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| persever (v.) | proceed, carry on |
| persever (v.) | proceed, carry on |
| perspective (n.) | picture in which perspective is altered so as to appear distorted unless seen from a particular angle |
| pervert (v.) | lead astray, seduce, corrupt |
| pestiferous (adj.) | pestilent, mischievous, pernicious |
| phoenix (n.) | wonder, marvel, paragon |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| pitchy (adj.) | pitch-dark, black, inky, dark |
| pitiful (adj.) | compassionate, merciful, tender |
| 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.) | precedence, proper place |
| plain (adj.) | [bowls] level, flat, even, smooth |
| plausive (adj.) | pleasing, praiseworthy, laudable |
| plausive (adj.) | plausible, convincing, believable |
| pluck (v.) | draw, find, select [as from a pack of cards] |
| Plutus (n.) | [pron: 'plootus] Greek god of wealth and gold; also called Pluto |
| poise (v.) | balance, weigh, make even |
| politic (adj.) | cunning, full of intrigue, wily |
| poll (n.) | head |
| poniard (n.) | dagger |
| port (n.) | portal, entrance, gateway |
| possibility (n.) | capability, ability, competence |
| post (adv.) | in haste, with speed |
| posting (n.) | haste, speed, rush |
| power (n.) | force, strength, might |
| power (n.) | faculty, function, ability |
| power (n.) | exercise of power, authoritative action |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| 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 |
| practiser (n.) | practitioner |
| predominant (adj.) | [astrology] in the ascendant, ruling |
| prejudicate (v.) | prejudge, give an influential opinion about |
| prentice (n.) | apprentice |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| pretence (n.) | plan, design, intention, purpose |
| prevent (v.) | forestall, anticipate |
| Priam (n.) | [pron: 'priyam] king of Troy, husband of Hecuba; killed by Pyrrhus during the sack of Troy |
| prime (n.) | early years, prime of life, fullness of youth |
| probable (adj.) | plausible, believable, likely sounding |
| probable (adj.) | plausible, believable, likely sounding |
| profess (v.) | make profession of, do as an occupation |
| profession (n.) | avowal of skilled knowledge, declaration of ability to carry out a task |
| proffer (n.) | offer, proposal, proposition |
| promise (v.) | add to, reinforce, augment |
| proper (adj.) | honest, honourable, worthy |
| proper (adj.) | very, own |
| proper (adj.) | personal, private, individual |
| property (n.) | feature, characteristic, particular respect |
| protestation (n.) | solemn declaration, affirmation |
| provide (v.) | get ready, equip [oneself] |
| pudding (n.) | type of large savoury dish; dumpling, pasty |
| pull at (v.) | drink up, swallow, draw in |
| punk (n.) | harlot, strumpet, whore |
| pur (n.) | [debated meaning] knave in a type of card game [post and pair] |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| 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 |
| put (v.) | force, make, compel |
| put off (v.) | dismiss, brush aside, spurn |
| put off (v.) | pass off, palm off, foist on |
| put to it | put to the proof, make trial of |
| quality (n.) | accomplishment, capacity, ability |
| quality (n.) | rank, standing, position |
| quarter (n.) | quarters, lodging, residence |
| quatch (adj.) | [unclear meaning] squat, fat, plump |
| quean (n.) | bawd, jade, hussy |
| questant (n.) | seeker, searcher, someone engaged in a quest |
| quick (adj.) | lively, animated, vivacious |
| quick (adj.) | living, vital, full of life |
| quick (adj.) | vigorous, quick-acting, energetic |
| quicken (v.) | revive, rejuvenate, give life [to] |
| quit (v.) | acquit, absolve, clear |
| quote for (v.) | regard as, consider to be, mention as |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth a, quotha (int.) | did he say?, indeed! |
| rarity (n.) | exceptional nature, striking quality |
| rate (n.) | price, fee |
| rate (n.) | worth, value, merit |
| rate (v.) | reckon, estimate, appraise |
| ravin (adj.) | ravenous, starving, devouring |
| reason (n.) | account, version, explanation |
| reason (n.) | account, version, explanation |
| reave (v.), past form reft | rob, deprive |
| rebellion (n.) | revolt of the flesh, lust |
| receipt (n.) | recipe, formula, prescription |
| receipt (n.) | recipe, formula, prescription |
| received (adj.) | fashionable, accepted as a norm, generally adopted |
| recover (v.) | revive, restore to health |
| rector (n.) | ruler, governor; or: parish priest |
| reference (n.) | case for consideration, referring for a decision |
| relic (n.) | memory, trace, recollection |
| relieve (v.) | aid, assist, rescue |
| relinquish (v.) | abandon, desert, give up [by] |
| remainder (n.) | subsequent heir, person who has a further interest |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remembrance (n.) | memory, bringing to mind, recollection |
| remorseful (adj.) | conscience-stricken, guilty, full of sorrow |
| remove (n.) | change of residence, departure |
| remove (v.) | go, move off, depart |
| rend (v.) | tear apart, lay waste, devastate |
| render (v.) | describe, represent, depict [as] |
| renown (n.) | reputation, good name, honour |
| renown (n.) | reputation, good name, honour |
| repair (v.) | restore, renew, revive |
| repeal (v.) | recall, call back [from exile] |
| repetition (n.) | going over the past, re-opening of old wounds |
| repose (v.) | confidently settle, happily rely |
| requital (n.) | recompense, reward, repayment |
| requite (v.), past forms requit, requited | reward, repay, recompense |
| reservation (n.) | concealment, secrecy, keeping out of sight |
| reservation (n.) | concealment, secrecy, keeping out of sight |
| reserved (adj.) | well-guarded, preserved, sustained |
| resolvedly (adv.) | freeing from doubt, in a way which will remove all uncertainty |
| respect (n.) | esteem, status, honour |
| respect (n.) | consideration, factor, circumstance |
| retrograde (adj.) | [astrology] moving in a contrary direction |
| revive (v.) | refresh, restore, invigorate |
| riddle-like (adv.) | in the manner of a riddle, hiding the truth of a situation |
| rich (adj.) | experienced, sophisticated, cultivated |
| ring (n.) | round, circuit, orbit |
| ring-carrier (n.) | go-between, bawd |
| round (v.) | ring, encircle, surround |
| rude (adj.) | violent, harsh, unkind |
| ruff (n.) | ruffle, flap of a top-boot |
| rush (n.) | ring made of rushes, reed ring |
| ruttish (adj.) | lustful, lascivious, wanton |
| sad (adj.) | heavily, with a great burden |
| sadness, in / in good | in earnest, seriously |
| saffron (n.) | saffron-coloured clothing |
| sainted (adj.) | saintly, angelic, of holy character |
| sallet (n.) | salad |
| sally (v.) | burst out, make a sudden attack |
| sanctified (adj.) | consecrated, holy |
| sanctimony (n.) | sanctity, holiness, religious fervour |
| Satan (n.) | in Christian tradition, the Devil |
| satisfaction (n.) | removal of doubt, resolved state of mind |
| sauciness (n.) | insolence, rudeness, impertinence |
| saucy (adj.) | lecherous, lascivious, lustful |
| save (v.) | keep, preserve, maintain |
| scarf (n.) | military sash, shoulder band |
| scarf (n.) | military sash, shoulder band |
| scarf (n.) | military sash, shoulder band |
| scarf (n.) | military sash, shoulder band |
| scarf (n.) | military sash, shoulder band |
| scarre (n.) | [unclear reading] scare, alarm |
| science (n.) | knowledge, learning |
| score (n.) | reckoning, account, debt |
| score (n.) | reckoning, account, debt |
| score (v.) | mark up, chalk up, add to the tally |
| scruple (n.) | tiny amount, last ounce |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| seal (n.) | pledge, promise, token, sign |
| seared (adj.) | branded, stigmatized, vilified |
| season (n.) | time of year, weather conditions |
| season (v.) | preserve, keep |
| seeming (adj.) | apparent, convincing in appearance |
| self-gracious (adj.) | coming from one's own gracious self |
| self-unable (adj.) | inadequate personal, poor and subjective |
| Senoy (n.) | [pron: 'senoy] Sienese; from Siena, Italy |
| sense (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment, appreciation |
| sense (n.) | perception, awareness, discernment, appreciation |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | senses, sensation, organs of sense |
| sense (n.) | feeling, sensibility, capacity to feel |
| senseless (adj.) | lacking in sense, stupid, foolish |
| sentence (n.) | maxim, wise saying, precept |
| sequent (adj.) | following, ensuing, consequent |
| sequent (adj.) | following, ensuing, consequent |
| service (n.) | action, performance |
| service (n.) | action, performance |
| service (n.) | action, performance |
| service (n.) | military service, affairs of war |
| set down (v.) | encamp, lay siege |
| set up one's rest (n.) | [in primero] venture one's final stake, stake all |
| setting (n.) | putting, placing, sitting |
| several (adj.) | various, sundry, respective, individual |
| shadow (n.) | image, likeness, portrait, semblance |
| shallow (adj.) | naive, gullible, lacking in depth of character |
| shape (n.) | appearance, aspect, visible form |
| shed (v.) | spill, upset |
| shield (v.) | forbid [as exclamation] |
| shift (n.) | expedient, measure, arrangement [especially as 'make shift' = contrive] |
| shoot (v.) | send forth, throw, let fly |
| shoot out (v.) | appear suddenly, come up, emerge |
| short (adj.) | wanting, insufficient, inadequate |
| show (n.) | appearance, exhibition, display |
| showing (n.) | visible form, printed form, visual representation |
| shrewd (adj.) | malicious, nasty, vicious |
| shrewd (adj.) | wily, cunning, mischievous |
| shrewdly (adv.) | seriously, mightily, very much |
| shrewdly (adv.) | seriously, mightily, very much |
| shrieve (n.) | sheriff |
| school (n.) | medical faculty |
| sick (adj.) | ailing, needing cure |
| sick (adj.) | longing, pining, avid |
| sickly (adj.) | of sickness, invalid |
| simile (n.) | comparison, observation, saying |
| simple (adj.) | basic, minimal, small |
| simpleness (n.) | unpretentiousness, unaffected behaviour, unassuming simplicity |
| since (adv.) | ago |
| since (adv.) | ago |
| since (adv.) | ago |
| sinewy (adj.) | muscular, well-developed, brawny |
| sinister (adj.) | left |
| 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] |
| sithence (conj.) | since |
| slip (n.) | seedling, sprig, shoot, cutting |
| smack (n.) | taste, quantity, mouthful |
| smack (n.) | smattering, superficial knowledge |
| smock (n.) | woman's undergarment, shift, slip, chemise |
| smoke (v.) | expose, smoke out; suspect, scent |
| smoke (v.) | expose, smoke out; suspect, scent |
| snipped-taffeta, snipt-taffeta (adj.) | made of glossy silk fabric with irregular cuts, slashed-silk |
| snuff (n.) | smouldering candle-end, burnt-out wick |
| soft (adv.) | gently, calmly, not so forcefully |
| solely (adv.) | wholly, entirely, altogether |
| solicit (v.) | court, chase after, pursue |
| solicit (v.) | court, chase after, pursue |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| something (adv.) | a little, to some extent |
| sooth (n.) | truth [in exclamations, emphasizing an assertion] |
| sorely (adv.) | severely, intensely, very greatly |
| sovereignty (n.) | potency, efficacy, effectiveness |
| space (n.) | distance, separation |
| space (n.) | space of time, while |
| space (n.) | space of time, while |
| space (n.) | space of time, while |
| spark (n.) | young blade, man about town, dude |
| spark (n.) | young blade, man about town, dude |
| special (adj.) | particular, specific, distinctive |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| speed (v.) | meet with success, prosper, flourish |
| spend (v.) | expend, employ, exert |
| sphere (n.) | celestial globe in which a heavenly body was thought to move, orbit |
| spoil (n.) | [hunting] piece of the kill [given to a hound to stimulate its desire to hunt further] |
| sport (n.) | subject of sport |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sportive (adj.) | light-hearted, full of amusement |
| spot (n.) | stain, blemish, blot |
| square (v.) | base, form, shape |
| staggers (n.) | unsteadiness, reeling, giddiness |
| stain (n.) | hint, tinge, dash |
| stain (v.) | corrupt, spoil, taint |
| staining (adj.) | disgraceful, dishonourable, shameful |
| stake, at the | [bear-baiting] under attack; or [gambling]: at risk |
| stall (v.) | keep close, place, stow away |
| stand (v.) | be, appear |
| stand (v.) | make a stand [against], fight, resist |
| stand off (v.) | be distinguishable, differ, remain separate |
| stand to it (v.) | be steadfast, stand firm, make a stand |
| stand to it (v.) | fight stoutly, get down to business |
| start (v.) | startle, alarm, disturb |
| start (v.) | jump, recoil, flinch |
| start, on the | without warning, with sudden appearance |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| steely (adj.) | hard as steel |
| stick (v.) | place, fix, settle |
| stick (v.) | pierce, stab, wound |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still (adv.) | ever, now [as before] |
| still-piecing (adj.) | always reconstituting itself |
| stomach (n.) | spirit, courage, valour, will |
| stomach (n.) | appetite, desire [for food] |
| stop (v.) | stop up, close (up), shut |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| stranger (adj.) | foreign, alien |
| stranger (n.) | foreigner, alien, outsider |
| stratagem (n.) | deed of violence, bloody act |
| stratagem (n.) | scheme, device, cunning plan |
| stratagem (n.) | soldierly action, well commanded engagement |
| strife (n.) | striving, endeavour, strong effort |
| strike off / away (v.) | cancel [as by a pen-stroke], erase, remove |
| strive (v.) | compete, contend, vie |
| strong (adj.) | certain, convincing, persuasive |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| strumpet (n.) | harlot, prostitute, whore |
| style (n.) | mode of address, formal title |
| subscribe for (v.) | vouch for, answer on behalf of |
| subscribe for (v.) | vouch for, answer on behalf of |
| subscribe to (v.) | make acknowledgement of, admit to |
| succeed (v.) | pass through inheritance, devolve |
| succeeding (n.) | consequence, result, outcome |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| success (n.) | result, outcome, issue |
| succession (n.) | behaving in the same way, following the same course of action |
| sue (v.) | beg, plead, beseech |
| suffer (v.) | bear, endure, stand |
| suffice (v.) | satisfy, nourish, provide for |
| suggest (v.) | tempt, prompt, incite |
| suggestion (n.) | temptation, instigation, prompting towards evil |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | wooing, courtship |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suitor (n.) | petitioner, supplicant, entreater |
| sunder (v.) | separate, split up, part |
| superfluous (adj.) | extravagant, wasteful, immoderate |
| supposition (n.) | notion, opinion, belief |
| surety (n.) | person undertaking a legal responsibility in relation to another, guarantor |
| surety (n.) | person undertaking a legal responsibility in relation to another, guarantor |
| surety (v.) | go bail for, act as a guarantor for |
| surfeit (v.) | feed to excess, over-indulge, glut |
| suspected (adj.) | doubted, regarded with suspicion |
| sweet (n.) | sweet-scented flower, fragrant plant |
| swell (v.) | exalt, magnify, puff up |
| swine-drunk (adj.) | drunk as a pig, excessively drunk |
| sworn (adj.) | sworn to secrecy, confirmed by oath |
| table (n.) | tablet, surface, paintbook |
| taffety (adj.) | finely dressed, showy, overdressed |
| tainted (adj.) | corrupted, dishonourable, depraved |
| take (v.) | win favour, gain acceptance, become popular |
| take (v.) | suppose, conceive, come to believe |
| take off (v.) | reduce, diminish, lessen |
| take up (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| taken (adj.) | undertaken, set in train |
| tame (adj.) | domesticated, as pets |
| Tartar (n.) | someone from Tartary, C Asia; known for pitilessness; also, a stereotype of dark complexion |
| tax (n.) | charge, accusation, censure |
| tax (v.) | censure, blame, take to task, disparage |
| tax (v.) | censure, blame, take to task, disparage |
| tax (v.) | censure, blame, take to task, disparage |
| tell (v.) | disclose, reveal, explain |
| tend on / upon (v.) | serve, follow, wait upon, escort |
| tender (adj.) | fond of comfort, attached to the easy life |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| tender (v.) | offer, give, present |
| term (n.) | respect, consideration, form |
| testament (n.) | will, last will and testament |
| theoric (n.) | theory, academic speculation |
| thick (adv.) | quickly, rapidly, fast |
| thing (n.) | [contemptuous] being, creature, base thing |
| thinking (n.) | thought, meditation, reflection |
| this, by | by this time |
| Tib (n.) | [type name for] strumpet, harlot, whore |
| time (n.) | circumstance, particular occasion |
| timorous (adj.) | fearful, apprehensive, doubting |
| tinct (n.) | [alchemy] tincture, elixir |
| tithe-woman (n.) | tenth woman |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | [legal] right, claim, entitlement |
| title (n.) | name, label, designation |
| title (n.) | name, label, designation |
| to (prep.) | in accordance with |
| token (n.) | keepsake, present, memento |
| token (n.) | sign, evidence, mark |
| token (v.) | betoken, represent, be a sign of |
| toll (v.) | enter for sale in the toll-book [tax register] of a market |
| tongue (n.) | speech, expression, language, words, voice |
| tooth (n.) | taste for pleasure, sweet tooth |
| top (n.) | head |
| torcher (n.) | light-giver, torch-carrier |
| touch (n.) | depth of feeling, mental pain, pang |
| touch (v.) | affect, move, stir |
| touch (v.) | threaten, endanger, imperil |
| traduce (v.) | defame, slander, calumniate, dishonour |
| tragedian (n.) | actor, strolling player [not only of tragedy] |
| travail, travel (v.) | labour, make an effort, work hard [for] [often overlapping with the sense of 'travel'] |
| trick (n.) | peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, distinguishing trait |
| trick (n.) | habit, characteristic, typical behaviour |
| trick (n.) | habit, characteristic, typical behaviour |
| triple (adj.) | third |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| Troy (n.) | ancient city of W Turkey, besieged for 10 years during the Trojan Wars; also called Ilium, Ilion |
| trusting (n.) | acceptance, belief [in] |
| try (v.) | put to the test, test the goodness [of] |
| try (v.) | prove, ascertain, find out |
| tucket (n.) | personal trumpet call |
| Turk (n.) | Sultan of Turkey |
| twig (n.) | stratagem for entrapping |
| tyranny (n.) | cruelty, barbarity, unmerciful violence |
| unclean (adj.) | impure, corrupted, bad |
| uncropped (adj.) | uncut, not plucked |
| under (adv.) | down, in a bad way, in a low position |
| undermine (v.) | dig underneath; also: overthrow |
| underminer (n.) | sapper; also: overthrower |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undo (v.) | ruin, destroy, wipe out |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| unfeignedly (adv.) | genuinely, sincerely, honestly |
| unkindness (n.) | offence, ill-will, umbrage |
| unsealed (adj.) | lacking formal confirmation, without legal ratification |
| unseasoned (adj.) | unready, immature, raw |
| unsettled (adj.) | disturbed, troubled; also: unresolved, unfixed |
| unsuitable (adj.) | unfashionable, old-fashioned, passe |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| validity (n.) | value, worth, estimation |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vassal (n.) | servant, slave, subject |
| vendible (adj.) | saleable, marketable, sought-after |
| vent (n.) | airing, utterance, telling |
| verity (n.) | truth, truthfulness, veracity |
| vile, vild (adj.) | despicable, disgusting, abhorrent |
| virtue (n.) | goodness, benevolence, kindness |
| virtue (n.) | quality, accomplishment, ability |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| waggon, wagon (n.) | carriage, coach |
| want (n.) | absence, non-appearance, non-attendance |
| want (n.) | lack, shortage, dearth |
| want (v.) | fall short [of], be deficient [in] |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | sexually hot, passionate, sportive |
| wanton (adj.) | carefree, light-hearted, frolicsome, playful |
| ward, in | as a ward, under guardianship |
| warp (v.) | distort, pervert, deform |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warranted (adj.) | justified, legitimate, rightful |
| way (n.) | opportunity, scope |
| ways, come thy / your | come along |
| ways, go thy / your | get along, be off |
| wear (n.) | fashion, vogue, trend |
| wear (v.) | be the fashion, be trendy |
| wear (v.) | wear out, weary, tire |
| well-entered (adj.) | well-trained, duly initiated |
| well-found (adj.) | of proven merit, of established reputation, commendable |
| well-lost (adj.) | lost in a good cause |
| well-weighing (adj.) | heavy, weighty, significant |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| whole (adj.) | well, good |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| will (v.), past form would | desire, wish, want |
| will (v.), past form would | command, order, direct |
| wind, allow the | go downwind |
| wind, have in the | scent, detect |
| wing (n.) | flight, manner of flying |
| wish (v.) | hope, desire |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| witness (v.) | bear witness to, attest, testify to |
| woman (v.) | make behave like a woman, weep |
| woodcock (n.) | type of game bird, thought to be easily tricked or snared; simpleton |
| workman (n.) | craftsman, skilled worker |
| world, go to the | get married |
| worthy (adj.) | deserved, justified, warranted |
| wrack (n.) | destruction, ruin |
| writ (n.) | [archaism] gospel, holy scripture |
| write (v.) | claim, bear, exhibit |
| write (v.) | call oneself, claim to be |
| yield (v.) | express an opinion about, comment on |
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