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.
| Abraham (n.) | in the Bible, a Hebrew patriarch, whose name is changed by God from Abram to Abraham |
| abroach (adv.) | afoot, astir, in motion |
| abuse (n.) | offence, wrong, insult, transgression |
| abuse (v.) | misuse, maltreat, treat badly, wrong |
| accent (n.) | talk, speech, utterance, words |
| accident (n.) | occurrence, event, happening |
| according (adj.) | agreeing, assenting |
| account, accompt (n.) | reckoning, judgement [especially by God] |
| account, accompt (n.) | number, collection, assortment |
| act (v.) | enact, enforce, bring about |
| addle (adj.) | addled, rotten, putrid |
| admired (adj.) | regarded with admiration, wondered at |
| ado (n.) | fuss, business, to-do |
| advance (v.) | raise, lift up, upraise |
| advance (v.) | display, present, promote |
| adventure (v.) | venture, dare, chance, risk |
| adventure (v.) | venture, dare, chance, risk |
| advise, avise (v.) | consider, take thought, reflect |
| afeard (adj.) | afraid, frightened, scared |
| affection (n.) | emotion, feeling |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | desire, passion, lustful feeling |
| affection (n.) | fancy, inclination, desire |
| affection (n.) | partiality, biased feeling |
| affray (v.) | scare, startle, frighten away |
| affright (v.) | frighten, terrify, scare |
| afire (adj.) | on fire, burning |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, in front of |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, in front of |
| afore, 'fore (prep.) | before, in front of |
| after-hours (n.) | subsequent time, later moments |
| against, 'gainst (conj.) | in anticipation of the time when |
| all-cheering (adj.) | invigorating everything |
| alliance (n.) | marriage |
| ally (n.) | relative, relation, kinsman |
| along (adv.) | at full length, stretched out, prostrate |
| aloof (adv.) | a short distance away, to one side |
| aloof (adv.) | a short distance away, to one side |
| aloof (adv.) | a short distance away, to one side |
| amazed (adj.) | dumbfounded, stunned, thunderstruck, overwhelmed |
| ambling (n.) | affected way of walking, tripping along |
| ambuscado (n.) | ambush, ambuscade |
| amerce (v.) | penalize, punish financially |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| an if (conj.) | if |
| anatomy (n.) | body, cadaver, corpse |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | aged, very old, venerable |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | long-established, long-standing |
| ancient, aunchient (adj.) | long-established, long-standing |
| 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 |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| and, an (conj.) | if, whether |
| 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 |
| anon (adv.) | soon, shortly, presently |
| answer (v.) | cope with, face, encounter |
| antic, antick(e), antique (adj.) | fantastic, bizarre, weird |
| antic, antick(e), antique (adj.) | fantastic, bizarre, weird |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apace (adv.) | quickly, speedily, at a great rate |
| apothecary, pothecary (n.) | one who prepares and sells medicinal drugs |
| apothecary, pothecary (n.) | one who prepares and sells medicinal drugs |
| appertaining (adj.) | related, relevant, appropriate |
| apprehend (v.) | seize, arrest, lay hold of |
| apt (adj.) | likely, inclined, prone |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| apt (adj.) | fit, ready, prepared |
| aqua-vitae (n.) | spirits, alcohol, strong drink, brandy |
| aqua-vitae (n.) | spirits, alcohol, strong drink, brandy |
| argue (v.) | indicate, betoken, be evidence of |
| argument (n.) | story, subject, plot |
| arithmetic (n.) | calculation, computation, reckoning |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| art (n.) | knowledge, learning, scholarship, science |
| art (n.) | rhetorical art, verbal artistry |
| as (prep.) | on |
| aspire (v.) | ascend, rise up, climb [to] |
| assailing (adj.) | wooing, loving, amorous |
| associate (v.) | accompany, escort, join with |
| atomy (n.) | mite, tiny being |
| attach (v.) | arrest, seize, apprehend |
| attend (v.) | regard, consider |
| attend (v.) | accompany, follow closely, go with |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attend (v.) | listen [to], pay attention [to] |
| attire (n.) | head-dress |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aught (n.) | anything, [with negative word] nothing |
| aweary, a-weary (adj.) | weary, tired |
| aye (adv.) | always, ever, for eternity |
| baggage (n.) | good-for-nothing woman, harlot |
| bachelor (n.) | young man |
| bake (v.) | harden, make solid |
| baked meats (n.) | pies, pastries |
| baleful (adj.) | deadly, mortal, malignant |
| bancrout, bankrout, bankerout (n./adj./v.) | bankrupt |
| bandy (v.) | drive, strike, toss back |
| bandying (n.) | verbal strife, exchange of words |
| banquet, banket (n.) | refreshments, light meal, dessert |
| bare (adj.) | gaunt, lean, needy |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bark, barque (n.) | ship, vessel |
| bate (v.) | [falconry] beat the wings, flutter |
| bauble (n.) | decorated rod of office, fool's staff |
| bawd (n.) | pimp, procurer, pander, go-between |
| becomed (adj.) | becoming, befitting, appropriate |
| beetle (adj.) | overhanging, prominent, bushy |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| before (adv.) | ahead, in advance |
| beget (v.), past form begot | produce, engender, give rise to |
| beggarly (adj.) | destitute, impoverished, poverty-stricken |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| beguile (v.) | cheat, deceive, trick |
| behest (n.) | command, bidding, decree |
| behoveful, behoofeful (adj.) | needful, necessary, useful |
| benedicite (Latin v.) | [pron: bene'diysitee] may God be with you |
| benefice (n.) | ecclesiastical living, church appointment |
| bent (n.) | direction, turning, inclination |
| bepaint (v.) | cover over, colour, tinge |
| berhyme, be-rime (v.) | celebrate in rhyme, put into rhyme |
| bescreen (v.) | hide from sight, cover up |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | blame, censure, take to task, wish mischief on |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| beshrew, 'shrew (v.) | curse, devil take, evil befall |
| best (adj.) | at the highest point, in the best state |
| betake (v.) | resort, have recourse, commit oneself |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| bethink (v.), past form bethought | call to mind, think about, consider, reflect |
| betossed (adj.) | tossed about, shaken up |
| bid (v.), past form bade | pray, entreat, beg, ask |
| bide (v.) | endure, suffer, undergo |
| birth (n.) | nature, kind, natural character |
| bite one's thumb | [gesture of insult or defiance] insert the thumb nail into the mouth, making it click againt the upper teeth upon release |
| bladder (n.) | vessel derived from animals used for storing liquid |
| blame, to | to be blamed, blameworthy |
| blaze, blaze forth (v.) | proclaim, divulge, make known |
| blazon (v.) | proclaim, display [as in a coat-of-arms] |
| blood (n.) | blood relationship, kinship |
| blood (n.) | life-blood, spirit |
| boisterous (adj.) | painful, hurtful, rough on the feelings |
| bon jour (French adj. + n.) | good day |
| book, by the | expertly, as if following a manual |
| book, without | off by heart, by rote |
| borrowed (adj.) | assumed, pretended, feigned |
| borrowed (adj.) | assumed, pretended, feigned |
| bosom (n.) | heart, inner person |
| bosom (n.) | surface |
| bosom (n.) | inward thoughts, personal counsel |
| bound (adj.) | obliged, indebted, under an obligation |
| bound (adj.) | obliged, required, forced |
| bounty (n.) | great generosity, gracious liberality, munificence |
| bout (n.) | round, turn of the floor, division of a dance |
| bower (v.) | enclose, fence in |
| brace (n.) | group of two, couple, pair |
| brag (v.) | talk with pride [about], sound off [about] |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brave (adj.) | noble, worthy, excellent |
| brawling (adj.) | clamorous, noisy, tumultuous |
| bread (n.) | sacramental wafer eaten during a religious service |
| break (v.) | go bankrupt, become insolvent |
| break (v.) | graze, bruise, cut open |
| breath (n.) | life, spirit, living and breathing existence |
| breath (n.) | utterance, speech, voice |
| breathe (v.) | speak, utter, talk |
| breathe (v.) | speak, utter, talk |
| bride (n.) | bridegroom, spouse |
| brief (adv.) | hurriedly, rapidly, in a rush |
| brine (n.) | salt water [i.e. tears] |
| broad (adj.) | plain, evident, obvious |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | eyebrow |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| brow (n.) | forehead [often plural, referring to the two prominences of the forehead] |
| buckler (n.) | small round shield |
| burn (v.) | waste, fritter away |
| business (n.) | mission, errand, purpose |
| butt-shaft (n.) | blunt-headed arrow |
| by and by (adv.) | shortly, soon, before long |
| by and by (adv.) | immediately, straightaway, directly |
| by and by (adv.) | immediately, straightaway, directly |
| by and by (adv.) | immediately, straightaway, directly |
| cage (n.) | basket, frame |
| caitiff (adj.) | wretched, miserable, worthless |
| cake (n.) | compressed pack, flattened bundle |
| cancelled (adj.) | made null and void, invalidated |
| canker (n./adj.) | grub that destroys plant buds and leaves, cankerworm, parasite |
| cankered (adj.) | malignant, malicious, bad-tempered |
| cankered (adj.) | rusted, corroded, tarnished |
| canopy (n.) | covering above a bed |
| captain (n.) | commander, chief, leader |
| care (n.) | responsibility, duty, matter of concern |
| care (n.) | desire, inclination, concern |
| careful (adj.) | provident, caring, solicitous |
| carelessly (adv.) | in little esteem, in low regard |
| carrion (adj.) | preying on rotting flesh |
| carrion (n.) | carcass, wretch, worthless beast |
| carry (v.) | endure, put up with |
| carry it (away) | [from a falconry term ‘to fly away with the game’] win the day, have the advantage, succeed |
| case (n.) | state, plight, situation, circumstance |
| case (n.) | state, plight, situation, circumstance |
| case (n.) | state, plight, situation, circumstance |
| case (n.) | mask, disguise, covering |
| cast by (v.) | throw aside, put to one side |
| catch (v.) | seize, get hold of, capture |
| cause (n.) | [duelling] one of the situations or grounds set out in the code of honour which justifies a duel |
| cell (n.) | small humble dwelling |
| cell (n.) | small humble dwelling |
| cell (n.) | small humble dwelling |
| cell (n.) | small humble dwelling |
| cell (n.) | small humble dwelling |
| centre (n.) | core of being, heart, soul |
| circle (n.) | magic circle |
| circled (adj.) | in a circular motion, encircling |
| circumstance (n.) | detail(s), particular(s), specifics |
| circumstance (n.) | detail(s), particular(s), specifics |
| civil (adj.) | of civil war |
| civil (adj.) | seemly, decent, well-behaved |
| civil (adj.) | seemly, decent, well-behaved |
| clap (v.) | put smartly, place promptly, set effectively |
| Cleopatra (n.) | Egyptian queen in 1st-c BC |
| climb (v.) | reach, attain, achieve |
| close (adj.) | private, secluded, sequestered |
| close (adv.) | close together |
| close (v.) | join, clasp |
| closely (adv.) | secretly, covertly, privately |
| closet (n.) | private chamber, study, own room |
| clout (n.) | piece of cloth, rag; handkerchief |
| coals, carry | submit to insult, show cowardice; also: do degrading work |
| cock-a-hoop, set | [unclear meaning] abandon all restraint, put everything into disorder |
| cockatrice (n.) | murderous serpent, basilisk |
| coil (n.) | turmoil, disturbance, fuss |
| coldly (adv.) | calmly, coolly, objectively, rationally |
| collar, colour (n.) | noose, hangman's halter |
| collier (n.) | coalman, coal-vendor |
| combine (v.) | unite in harmony, be at one |
| come about (v.) | turn out to be true, be fulfilled |
| come near (v.) | begin to understand, start to appreciate |
| comfort (n.) | happiness, joy, cheerfulness |
| comfortable (adj.) | comforting, encouraging, reassuring |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commend (v.) | convey greetings, present kind regards |
| commission (n.) | warrant, authority [to act] |
| compare, above | beyond comparison |
| compass (n.) | range, reach, limit, scope |
| complain (v.) | lament, bewail, bemoan |
| compliment, complement (n.) | example of good manners, instance of proper behaviour |
| compliment, complement (n.) | ceremony, etiquette, protocol |
| concealed (adj.) | unrevealed, kept secret, unacknowledged |
| conceit (n.) | imagination, fancy, wit |
| conceit (n.) | imagining, brooding, fanciful thought |
| conceive (v.) | understand, comprehend, follow |
| conduct (n.) | guidance, direction |
| conduct (n.) | conductor, leader, director |
| conduct (n.) | escort, attendant, guide |
| conduit (n.) | channel, outflowing, water-spout, fountain |
| confidence (n.) | malapropism for ‘conference’ |
| confine (n.) | limit, bound, domain |
| confound (v.) | destroy, overthrow, ruin |
| confusion (n.) | calamity, disaster, catastrophe |
| confusion (n.) | outburst, disorder, commotion |
| conjuration (n.) | entreaty, injunction, solemn appeal |
| conjure (v.) | control, constrain [by invoking divine powers] |
| conjure (v.) | engage in magic, cast spells, invoke supernatural aid |
| consort (v.) | accompany, attend, go with |
| consort (v.) | accompany, attend, go with |
| contagion (n.) | poison |
| content (adj.) | agreeable, willing, ready |
| content (n.) | pleasure, satisfaction, happiness |
| content (v.) | calm [down], settle, relax |
| continuance (n.) | lasting nature, permanence, durability |
| contradict (v.) | oppose, go against, thwart |
| contrary (v.) | contradict, gainsay, oppose |
| convert (v.) | change, transform, alter |
| convoy (n.) | means of transport, method of conveyance |
| cope, cope with (v.) | encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] |
| Cophetua (n.) | [pron: ko'fetjua] African king of a romantic ballad, who fell in love with a beggar-girl, Zenelophon |
| cordial (n.) | restorative, stimulant, tonic |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| corse (n.) | corpse, dead body |
| cost (n.) | outlay, expense, expenditure |
| cot-quean (n.) | man acting the housewife, meddler in household affairs |
| couch (v.) | lay down, rest, repose |
| counsel (n.) | private reflection, self-communing |
| count (n.) | account, reckoning |
| counterfeit (n.) | false imitation, spurious image |
| counterfeit (v.) | copy, imitate, simulate |
| countervail (v.) | counterbalance, match, be equal to |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| county (n.) | [title of rank] count |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| course (n.) | course of action, way of proceeding |
| court-cupboard (n.) | sideboard, cabinet |
| courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) | curtsy, bow, gesture of respect |
| courtship (n.) | court life, courtliness; also: wooing, courting |
| covert (n.) | shelter, hiding-place, concealed spot |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | beg, entreat, request |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| crave (v.) | need, demand, require |
| cross (adj.) | perverse, contrarious, contradictory |
| cross (v.) | prevent, thwart, forestall |
| crotchet (n.) | strange notion, perverse idea, whimsical fancy |
| crow (n.) | crowbar |
| crow (n.) | crowbar |
| crowkeeper, crow-keeper (n.) | scarecrow, farmer's boy, person who keeps crows away |
| crush (v.) | drink down, quaff, knock back |
| cull (v.) | select, pick out, choose |
| cull (v.) | select, pick out, choose |
| cunning (adj.) | knowledgeable, skilful, clever |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| curious (adj.) | careful, fastidious, attentive |
| Cynthia (n.) | Roman goddess of the moon; one of the identities of Diana |
| dainty (n.) | fastidious hesitation, prim response |
| dare (v.) | challenge, confront, defy |
| dark (adj.) | sad, melancholic, gloomy |
| date (n.) | duration, period of existence |
| date (n.) | duration, period of existence |
| date (n.) | time, season, fashion |
| dateless (adj.) | everlasting, eternal, endless |
| dear (adj.) | dire, grievous, hard |
| dear (adj.) | important, major, significant |
| dear (adj.) | important, major, significant |
| deck up (v.) | array, attire, adorn |
| decree (n.) | arrangement, decision, resolve |
| decree (v.) | arrange, decide, resolve |
| defence (n.) | arms, armour, means of defence |
| deliver (v.) | report [to], communicate [to], tell, describe |
| demesne (n.) | (plural) territories, lands, dominions |
| demesne (n.) | (plural) territories, lands, dominions |
| deny (v.) | disown, disavow, renounce |
| deny (v.) | refuse, rebuff, reject |
| deny (v.) | refuse, decline, scorn |
| depend (v.) | have consequences for, menace, hover over |
| descry (v.) | find out, detect, discover |
| desperate (adj.) | deadly serious, bold, steadfast |
| despite (n.) | malice, spite, hatred |
| determine (v.) | make a decision [about], reach a conclusion [about] |
| devise (v.) | invent, imagine, make up [an account] |
| dew (v.) | bedew, moisten, water |
| dial (n.) | watch, timepiece, pocket sundial |
| Diana, Dian (n.) | Roman goddess associated with the Moon, chastity, and hunting |
| Dido (n.) | [pron: 'diydoh] Queen of Carthage who fell in love with Aeneas when he was shipwrecked on her shores; commanded by Jupiter, Aeneas left without seeing Dido again, and she killed herself on a funeral pyre |
| digress (v.) | deviate, diverge, depart |
| direful (adj.) | dreadful, terrible, frightful |
| dirge (n.) | funeral song, song of mourning |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discover (v.) | reveal, show, make known |
| discreet (adj.) | discerning, judicious, prudent |
| dishclout (n.) | dishcloth, rag |
| dislike (v.) | upset, displease, offend |
| dismal (adj.) | disastrous, calamitous, devastating |
| dismember (v.) | blow to pieces, divide limb from limb |
| disparagement (n.) | disgrace, dishonour, discredit |
| dispatch, despatch (v.) | kill, put to death, make away with, finish off |
| displant (v.) | transplant, remove, displace |
| disposition (n.) | natural temperament, normal state of mind |
| disposition (n.) | inclination, mood, frame of mind |
| dispraise (v.) | disparage, belittle, denigrate |
| dispute (v.) | discuss, consider, deal with [a state of affairs] |
| dissembler (n.) | hypocrite, deceiver, charlatan |
| distance (n.) | [fencing] regulation space to be kept between contestants |
| distemperature (n.) | ailment, disorder, malady |
| distempered (adj.) | disordered, disturbed, diseased |
| distil (v.) | trickle down, fall in tiny drops |
| distilling (adj.) | infusing, penetrative, permeating the body |
| divers (adj.) | different, various, several |
| divine (n.) | clergyman, priest, parson |
| division (n.) | [music] variation, modulation |
| doctrine (n.) | precept, lesson |
| doff (v.) | throw off, get rid of, do away with |
| doom (n.) | doomsday, day of judgement |
| doom (n.) | judgement, sentence, decision |
| doom (v.) | decree, decide, adjudge |
| doomsday (n.) | death-day, day of judgement |
| double (adv.) | deceptively, deceitfully, in a two-faced way |
| doublet | man's close-fitting jacket with short skirt |
| doubt (v.) | suspect, have suspicions about, fear |
| dowdy (n.) | unattractive woman, shabbily dressed girl |
| down (adv.) | in bed |
| down (adv.) | in bed |
| down (adv.) | dead on the ground |
| downright (adj.) | directed straight down, coming from above |
| dram (n.) | tiny amount, small quantity |
| dram (n.) | [small dose of] poison |
| draw (v.) | draw a sword |
| draw (v.) | draw a sword |
| draw (v.) | draw a sword |
| draw (v.) | draw a sword |
| drawer (n.) | one who draws drink from a cask, tapster, barman |
| drawn (adj.) | with sword drawn |
| drift (n.) | plan, intention, aim |
| drift (n.) | plan, intention, aim |
| drowsy (adj.) | causing sleepiness, sleep-inducing, soporific |
| dry-beat (v.) | cudgel, thrash, beat soundly |
| dry-beat (v.) | cudgel, thrash, beat soundly |
| ducat (n.) | gold (sometimes silver) coin used in several European countries |
| dug (n.) | nipple, teat, breast |
| dull (adj.) | gloomy, melancholic, sullen |
| dump (n.) | plaintive melody, mournful song |
| dump (n.) | tune, melody |
| Dun (n.) | horse's name [involving the lifting of a log ‘horse’ in a Christmas game called ‘drawing dun out of the mire’] |
| dun's the mouse | [proverbial] keep quiet, be still |
| dwell on / upon | preserve, maintain, pay attention to |
| earl (n.) | lord, peer, nobleman |
| Easter (n.) | in Christian tradition, the feast of Christ’s resurrection |
| elf-lock (n.) | hair treated by elves; matted locks |
| ell (n.) | measure of length [45 inches / c.114 cm in England] |
| else (adv.) | otherwise |
| empierce (v.) | pierce through, transfix, impale |
| encamp (v.) | form into a camp, settle in a camp |
| endart (v.) | embed, bury, send in [as an arrow] |
| endite (v.) | deliberate malapropism for ‘invite’ |
| engrossing (adj.) | all-absorbing, monopolizing |
| ensign (n.) | standard, banner, flag |
| entertain (v.) | admit into consideration, grant as a possibility |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| envious (adj.) | malicious, spiteful, vindictive, full of enmity |
| environ (v.) | surround, envelop, encircle, engulf |
| estate (n.) | state, situation, circumstances |
| Ethiop, Ethiope (adj./n.) | Ethiopian, African, person with a dark countenance |
| even (n.) | evening |
| exhale (v.) | cause to flow, draw out, draw up |
| expire (v.) | end, conclude, terminate |
| extreme (n.) | intense emotion, violent passion |
| extremity (n.) | utmost severity, extreme intensity, hardship |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| fain (adv.) | gladly, willingly |
| faint (adj.) | faint-hearted, timorous, fearful |
| faintly (adv.) | weakly, feebly, faintheartedly |
| fair (adj.) | legitimate, lawful, proper |
| fair (n.) | fair face, beauty |
| fairly (adv.) | fully, completely, entirely |
| fall out (v.) | turn out, happen, come to pass |
| false (adj.) | disloyal, faithless, inconstant, unfaithful |
| false (adj.) | wrong, mistaken |
| fantastico (n.) | absurdity, person of wild ideas |
| fare (v.) | get on, manage, do, cope |
| fast (adj.) | fast asleep |
| fault of, for (prep.) | in default of, in the absence of |
| fay (n.) | faith |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| fearful (adj.) | timid, timorous, frightened, full of fear |
| feasting (adj.) | jubilant, sumptuous, festive |
| feeling (adj.) | deeply felt, heartfelt, acutely sensed |
| fee-simple, fee simple (n.) | private estate [belonging to the owner and his heirs for ever]; permanent lease, full possession |
| feign (v.) | make appear, put on a demeanour |
| fellow (n.) | companion, associate |
| fester (v.) | corrupt, putrify, rot |
| fettle (v.) | make ready, put in order |
| field (n.) | duelling place |
| field-bed (n.) | bed out in the open, bed on the ground |
| figure (n.) | portrayal, rendering, presentation |
| film (n.) | gossamer, fine thread |
| fisher (n.) | fisherman |
| fit (v.) | suit, befit, be suitable [for] |
| flask (n.) | powder-flask, case for carrying gunpowder |
| flattering-sweet (adj.) | sweetly appealing, enticingly delightful |
| fleckled (adj.) | dappled, flecked, speckled |
| fleer (v.) | jeer, grin scornfully, laugh mockingly |
| flirt-gill (n.) | fast girl, loose woman |
| fly (n.) | parasite, flatterer, hanger-on |
| follower (n.) | second, attendant |
| fond (adj.) | tender, loving, affectionate |
| fond (adj.) | infatuated, doting, passionate |
| fond (adj.) | foolish, stupid, mad |
| foot it | dance away, tread lively |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forbear (v.) | stop, cease, desist |
| forerun (v.) | forecast, foreshadow, be the precursor of |
| form (n.) | formal procedure, due process, formality |
| form (n.) | way of behaving, behaviour, code of conduct |
| form (n.) | image, likeness, shape |
| form (n.) | physical appearance, outward appearance |
| forsooth (adv.) | in truth, certainly, truly, indeed |
| forswear (v), past forms forsworn, forswore | abandon, renounce, reject, give up |
| 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 |
| fortune (n.) | lucky chance, good luck |
| Fortune (n.) | Roman goddess, shown as a woman at a spinning-wheel, or controlling a rudder, and as blind |
| Francis, Saint | in Christian tradition, founder of the Franciscan order |
| Francis, Saint | in Christian tradition, founder of the Franciscan order |
| frank (adj.) | generous, liberal, bounteous |
| friend (n.) | relative, relation, kinsman |
| friend (n.) | lover, sweetheart, suitor |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| fright (v.), past form frighted | frighten, scare, terrify |
| furnish (v.) | dress, clothe, equip, fit out |
| gall (n.) | bitterness, spitefulness, vindictiveness |
| gall (n.) | bitterness, spitefulness, vindictiveness |
| gape (v.) | long, be eager, yearn |
| gear (n.) | business, affair, matter |
| gear (n.) | stuff, substance |
| general (n.) | leader, chief |
| gentle (adj.) | peaceful, calm, free from violence |
| 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 |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentle (adj.) | soft, tender, kind |
| gentlewoman (n.) | [formally polite address] madam |
| gentlewoman (n.) | woman of good breeding, well-born lady |
| ghostly (adj.) | spiritual, holy |
| ghostly (adj.) | spiritual, holy |
| ghostly (adj.) | spiritual, holy |
| ghostly (adj.) | spiritual, holy |
| give (v.) | call, nickname |
| gleek (n.) | taunt, gibe, insult |
| glooming (adj.) | gloomy, dark, dismal |
| good (adj.) | intended, right, proper |
| goodly (adj.) | splendid, excellent, fine |
| goodman (adj.) | [title for a person under the rank of gentleman] mister, master |
| goose (n.) | prostitute, whore |
| gore-blood (n.) | gory blood, clotted blood |
| gossamer (n.) | fine thread of a spider's web |
| gossip (n.) | tattler, chatterer, idle talker |
| gossip (n.) | friend, neighbour |
| gossip (n.) | old woman, gossiping woman |
| government (n.) | control, charge, management |
| gown (n.) | dressing-gown, nightgown |
| grace (n.) | honour, favour, recognition, respect |
| grace (n.) | virtue, fine quality |
| grandsire (adj.) | long-established, old-fashioned |
| grandsire (n.) | grandfather |
| grave-beseeming (adj.) | suitably dignified, sober-looking |
| gravity (n.) | wisdom, sage advice |
| green (adj.) | fresh, recent, new |
| green-sickness (adj.) | affected by green-sickness |
| grey (adj.) | [of eyes] grey-blue, blue-tinged |
| grievance (n.) | cause of annoyance, painful constraint, source of sorrow |
| gross (adj.) | vile, abhorrent, wicked |
| grub (n.) | maggot, worm |
| gyve (n.) | (plural) fetters, shackles |
| hag (n.) | malicious sprite, wicked fairy |
| hair, against the | against the grain, contrary to inclination |
| hams (n.) | thighs, legs |
| hap (n.) | happening, event, occurrence |
| hap (n.) | fortune, lot, fate |
| haply (adv.) | perhaps, maybe, by chance, with luck |
| happy (adj.) | opportune, appropriate, propitious, favourable |
| happy (adj.) | fortunate, lucky, favoured |
| happy time, in | coming just at the right time |
| harlot (n.) | prostitute, whore |
| harlotry (n.) | [affectionate] little wretch, baggage |
| haste (v.) | hurry, speed up, accelerate |
| hateful (adj.) | repulsive, obnoxious, incompatible [with] |
| haviour (n.) | behaviour, manner, demeanour |
| hay (n.) | [fencing] home thrust, thrust through |
| he (n.) | man, person |
| health (n.) | toast, salutation in drink |
| heart (n.) | (plural) grand-hearted lads, fine companions |
| heart (n.) | [term of endearment] dear friend |
| heartless (adj.) | cowardly, gutless, spiritless |
| heaviness (n.) | sadness, grief, sorrow |
| heaviness (n.) | sadness, grief, sorrow |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, gloomy |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | grave, serious, weighty |
| heavy (adj.) | slow-moving, sluggish, laggard |
| Helen (n.) | woman renowned for her beauty, whose abduction from the Greeks by Paris of Troy caused the Trojan War |
| Hero (n.) | priestess of Aphrodite, in love with Leander |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| hie (v.) | hasten, hurry, speed |
| high-lone (adv.) | upright by oneself, without support |
| highmost, high-most (adj.) | highest, topmost |
| hilding (n.) | good-for-nothing, worthless individual |
| hilding (n.) | good-for-nothing, worthless individual |
| hind (n.) | boor, fellow, rustic, peasant |
| hit (n.) | shot, stroke |
| hoar (adj.) | mouldy, musty, rotten |
| holidam / holidame, by my | what I hold holy; or: Our Lady |
| homely (adj.) | plain, simple, ordinary |
| honest (adj.) | honourable, respectable, upright |
| honest (adj.) | honourable, respectable, upright |
| honest (adj.) | honourable, respectable, upright |
| hood (n.) | [unclear meaning] head-covering, bonnet, mask |
| hoodwink (v.) | blindfold, cover one's eyes |
| hopeful (adj.) | promising, giving hope of success |
| hot (adj.) | enthusiastic, ardent, eager, keen |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| hot (adj.) | hot-tempered, angry, passionate |
| house (n.) | school of instruction, training school |
| house (n.) | housing, sheath, place of rest |
| house (n.) | [astrology] heavenly domain [one of twelve divisions of the zodiac] |
| humorous (adj.) | humid, damp, moist |
| humour (n.) | secretion, fluid, juice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| humour (n.) | fancy, whim, inclination, caprice |
| hunt's-up (n.) | daybreak song to wake huntsmen [or a newly married wife] |
| hurdle (n.) | cart, frame [as used for dragging traitors to execution] |
| husband-friend (n.) | husband as well as lover |
| challenge (v.) | demand as a right, claim, call for, insist on |
| change (v.) | exchange, trade |
| chapless, chopless (adj.) | jawless |
| charge (n.) | weight, import, moment |
| charm (n.) | magic spell, enchantment |
| charnel-house, charnel house (n.) | bone-store, burial vault |
| chaste (adj.) | celibate, single, unmarried |
| cheer (n.) | entertainment, fare, food and drink |
| cheerly (adv.) | [cry of encouragement] heartily, with a will |
| cheerly (adv.) | [cry of encouragement] heartily, with a will |
| cheverel (n.) | kid leather [noted for its pliancy] |
| chide (v.), past form chid | brusquely command, drive [away] with harsh words |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chide (v.), past form chid | scold, rebuke, reprove |
| chinks (n.) | money-bags, ready money |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| choler (n.) | anger, rage, wrath |
| chopped logic (n.) | contentious arguer, disputatious wretch |
| churl (n.) | [term of endearment] wretch, miser, villain |
| idle (adj.) | foolish, superstitious, fanciful |
| ill (adj.) | poor, inadequate, miserable |
| ill (adj.) | sick, indisposed, unwell |
| ill (adv.) | badly, adversely, unfavourably |
| ill (n.) | wrong, injury, harm, evil |
| ill-beseeming (adj.) | unseemly, inappropriate, unbecoming |
| ill-beseeming (adj.) | unseemly, inappropriate, unbecoming |
| ill-divining (adj.) | giving premonitions of harm, ominously prophesying |
| impeach (v.) | accuse, charge, challenge |
| import (n.) | importance, significance, consequence |
| import (v.) | portend, signify, predict |
| importune (v.) | urge, press |
| incorporate (v.) | make one body [of], unite |
| infold (v.) | enfold, wrap up, conceal |
| inherit (v.) | receive, obtain, come into possession [of] |
| injury (v.) | injure, wrong, do injustice to [Q2 variant] |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intent (n.) | intention, purpose, aim |
| intercession (n.) | prayer, plea, entreaty |
| interest (n.) | personal involvement, special concern |
| issue (n.) | outcome, result, consequence(s) |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| Jack (n.) | jack-in-office, ill-mannered fellow, lout, knave |
| jaunce (n.) | jaunt, fatiguing journey |
| jaunce (v.) | jaunt, trudge about, run around |
| jealous (adj.) | suspicious, mistrustful, wary, watchful |
| jealous-hood (n.) | [unclear meaning] state of being jealous |
| jocund (adj.) | merry, joyful, cheerful |
| joint-stool, join-stool, joined-stool (n.) | well-made stool [by a joiner] [also used in phrases of ridicule] |
| jointure (n.) | marriage settlement, part of a husband's estate due to his widow |
| Jove (n.) | [pron: johv] alternative name for Jupiter, the Roman supreme god |
| joy (v.) | feel joy, be happy, rejoice |
| just (adv.) | exactly, precisely |
| justly (adv.) | exactly, precisely, closely |
| keep (v.) | keep up, maintain, carry on |
| keep (v.) | keep up, maintain, carry on |
| keeper (n.) | nurse, carer |
| kindly (adv.) | naturally, spontaneously, convincingly |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | scoundrel, rascal, rogue |
| knave (n.) | servant, menial, lackey |
| label (n.) | codicil, appendix, additional clause |
| Lammas Eve | day before harvest festival, 31 July |
| Lammastide (n.) | harvest festival, 1 August |
| lantern (n.) | light-filled arena, brilliantly lit place |
| last (n.) | wooden model of the foot, for shaping shoes |
| lasting (adj.) | unceasing, ongoing, everlasting |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| late (adv.) | recently, a little while ago / before |
| lath (n.) | thin wood |
| Laura (n.) | lady addressed in Petrarch’s love poetry |
| lay (v.) | appease, prevent from walking |
| lay knife aboard | make a claim, establish a position |
| learn (v.) | teach, instruct [not a regional dialect usage as in modern English] |
| learn (v.) | teach, instruct [not a regional dialect usage as in modern English] |
| lenity (n.) | mildness, gentleness, mercifulness |
| Lent (n.) | in Christian tradition, the 6-week penitential season before Easter |
| lenten (adj.) | made in Lent [without meat] |
| level (n.) | line of fire |
| lief, had as | should like just as much |
| light (adj.) | [of counterfeit coins] of less weight, worthless, cheap |
| light (adj.) | joyful, merry, light-hearted |
| light (adj.) | facile, frivolous, of no consequence |
| light (adj.) | facile, frivolous, of no consequence |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| like (adv.) | likely, probable / probably |
| lineament (n.) | line, feature, characteristic, attribute |
| list (v.) | wish, like, please |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| livery (n.) | uniform, costume, special clothing |
| loggerhead (n.) | blockhead, numbskull, dolt |
| long sword (n.) | heavy two-handed sword with a long cutting blade |
| lour, lower (v.) | frown, scowl, look dark and threatening |
| louring (adj.) | gloomy, threatening, dark |
| lusty (adj.) | lustful, sensual, sexful |
| lusty (adj.) | merry, cheerful, lively |
| lusty (adj.) | merry, cheerful, lively |
| Mab, Queen | midwife to the fairies |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| maidenhead (n.) | virginity |
| make (v.) | prove effective, be of avail |
| make (v.) | do, have to do |
| mammet (n.) | doll, puppet |
| man of wax | faultless, perfect [as of a wax model] |
| manage (n.) | management, handling, control [especially of a horse, as a result of training] |
| mandrake (n.) | variety of poisonous plant [thought to emit a lethal shriek when pulled from the ground] |
| mannerly (adj.) | seemly, decent, modest |
| mantle (n.) | loose sleeveless cloak |
| margent (n.) | margin [of a page, where an explanatory note would be found] |
| marchpane (n.) | marzipan |
| mark (n.) | in an apologetic exclamation, after referring to something unpleasant |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| mark (v.) | note, pay attention [to], take notice [of] |
| markman (n.) | marksman |
| married (adj.) | joined in harmony, well-proportioned |
| 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 come up | expression of (real or playful) impatience |
| marvellous (adv.) | very, extremely, exceedingly |
| mask (v.) | take part in a masque |
| mass (n.) | service, liturgy, divine celebration |
| masterless (adj.) | abandoned, lacking an owner |
| match (n.) | victory, success, triumph |
| match (v.) | join in marriage, make a match |
| matter (n.) | affair(s), business, real issue |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| matter (n.) | subject-matter, content, substance |
| mattock (n.) | tool for loosening hard ground |
| mattock (n.) | tool for loosening hard ground |
| maw (n.) | belly, stomach; throat, gullet |
| mean (adj.) | lowly, humble, poor |
| mean (n.) | means, way, method |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| measure (n.) | slow stately dance, graceful movement |
| measure (v.) | apportion, dispense, give out |
| meat (n.) | food, nourishment |
| meddle (v.) | busy oneself, concern oneself |
| medicine (n.) | healing, effective remedy |
| medlar (adj.) | variety of tree [whose fruit were thought to resemble female genitalia] |
| mend (v.) | amend, save [in emphatic expressions] |
| merchant (n.) | fellow, character, lad |
| meteor (n.) | aurora, luminous emanation, atmospheric effect |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| methinks(t), methought(s) (v.) | it seems / seemed to me |
| mew up (v.) | coop up, confine, shut up |
| mickle (adj.) | great, much, large |
| mind (n.) | intention, purpose, intent |
| mind (v.) | think of, call to mind |
| minion (n.) | hussy, jade, minx |
| minstrel (n.) | [derisive term for] musician |
| misadventure (n.) | misfortune, mishap, tragic accident |
| misadventure (n.) | misfortune, mishap, tragic accident |
| misadventured (adj.) | unfortunate, calamitous, disastrous |
| miscarry (v.) | go wrong, fail, be unsuccessful |
| misgive (v.) | be uneasy about, feel apprehension about |
| mishaved (adj.) | badly behaved |
| mischance (n.) | misfortune, calamity, mishap |
| mischief (n.) | wicked action, evil deed, harmful scheme |
| miss (v.) | be unsuccessful, be inadequate |
| misshapen (adj.) | gone awry, badly directed |
| mis-sheathe (v.) | sheathe wrongly |
| mistake (v.) | act in error, perform the wrong action |
| mistempered (adj.) | tempered for wickedness, made with evil intent |
| modern (adj.) | ordinary, trite, commonplace, everyday |
| moody (adj.) | angry, wrathful, rancorous, sullen |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morn (n.) | morning, dawn |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| morrow (n.) | morning |
| mortal (adj.) | fatal, deadly, lethal |
| mortal (adj.) | human, subject to death, characterized by mortality |
| mouse-hunt (n.) | mouse-hunter; prowler, pursuer of women |
| mouth (n.) | utterance, expression, voice |
| move (v.) | persuade, influence, talk encouragingly to |
| move (v.) | move to anger, provoke, exasperate |
| move (v.) | move to anger, provoke, exasperate |
| move (v.) | move to anger, provoke, exasperate |
| move (v.) | encourage, instigate, prompt |
| moved (adj.) | aroused, provoked, exasperated |
| muffled (adj.) | blindfolded, covered up |
| mutiny (n.) | riot, civil disturbance, state of discord |
| mutiny (n.) | riot, civil disturbance, state of discord |
| native (adj.) | natural, habitual, normal |
| natural (n.) | congenital idiot, half-wit, fool |
| naught, nought (adj.) | bad, wicked, sinful |
| need (n.) | time of necessity, needy situation, emergency |
| needly (adv.) | of necessity, unavoidably |
| new (adv.) | newly, freshly, recently, just |
| nice (adj.) | trivial, unimportant, slight |
| nice (adj.) | trivial, unimportant, slight |
| nimble-pinioned (adj.) | swift-winged |
| nor ... nor (prep.) | neither...nor |
| note (v.) | observe, pay attention [to], take special note [of] |
| note (v.) | observe, pay attention [to], take special note [of] |
| nothing, all the world to | the odds are a million to one |
| number (n.) | (plural) metre, versification |
| nyas | eyas, hawk nestling, young hawk |
| O (int.) | vocalization used before a direct address [to a person, thing, concept, etc] |
| O (n.) | sorrowful exclamation |
| obsequy (n.) | funeral rite, burial ceremony |
| occasion (n.) | ground, reason, cause, matter |
| occupy (v.) | fornicate, have sexual dealings [with] |
| offer (v.) | attempt, start, try, make a move |
| offer (v.) | attempt, start, try, make a move |
| office (n.) | role, position, place, function |
| office (n.) | task, service, duty, responsibility |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| oft (adv.) | often |
| old (adj.) | experienced, practised, skilled |
| on (prep.) | against |
| once (adv.) | one day, some time |
| ope (v.) | open |
| ope (v.) | open |
| open-arse (n.) | [rustic bawdy, from the shape of the fruit] medlar fruit |
| operation (n.) | effect, force, influence, power |
| orb (n.) | sphere, orbit, circle |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| orchard (n.) | garden |
| orison (n.) | prayer, plea |
| ornament (n.) | (plural) robes, garments, attire |
| osier (adj.) | made of willow |
| out (adv.) | out-of-date, not in vogue [for] |
| outrage (n.) | passionate expression, emotional outcry |
| overcover (v.) | cover up, bury |
| overperch (v.) | fly over, surmount |
| overset (v.) | overturn, capsize, overwhelm |
| overwhelming (adj.) | overhanging, bulging, protruding |
| owe (v.) | own, possess, have |
| owe (v.) | repay, compensate, pay back |
| packthread, pack-thread (n.) | twine used for tying up bundles, string |
| palmer (n.) | pilgrim |
| paramour (n.) | lover |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | quality, attribute, gift, accomplishment [of mind or body] |
| part (n.) | side, camp, party |
| part (v.) | depart [from], leave, quit |
| partisan (n.) | weapon with a long handle and a broad head, sometimes with a projection at the side |
| pass (v.) | surpass, go beyond, outdo |
| passado (n.) | [fencing] forward thrust, lunge |
| passado (n.) | [fencing] forward thrust, lunge |
| passage (n.) | incident, occurrence, event, happening |
| passing (adv.) | very, exceedingly, extremely |
| pastry (n.) | pastry-making part of the kitchen |
| pate (n.) | head, skull |
| peevish (adj.) | obstinate, perverse, self-willed [contrast modern sense of ‘irritable, morose’] |
| pencil (n.) | finely-pointed paint-brush |
| pennyworth, penn'orth (n.) | small amount, little bit |
| pensive (adj.) | sorrowful, sad, full of melancholy |
| perforce (adv.) | of necessity, with no choice in the matter |
| perforce (adv.) | forcibly, by force, violently |
| perchance (adv.) | perhaps, maybe |
| Petrarch (n.) | ['petrahrk] Italian poet, 14th-c |
| Phaethon, Phaeton (n.) | [pron: 'fayuhton] son of Helios, the Greek sun-god, who tried to drive his chariot but was destroyed when he drove it too near Earth |
| Phoebus (n.) | [pron: 'feebus] Latin name for Apollo as the sun-god; also called Phoebus Apollo |
| physic (n.) | medicine, healing, treatment |
| pilcher (n.) | [contemptuous] scabbard |
| pin (n.) | [archery] peg in the middle of a target; centre |
| pitch (n.) | height [to which a bird of prey soars before swooping] |
| plantain (n.) | variety of medicinal herb |
| plate (n.) | special tableware, household utensils of value |
| poise (v.) | balance, weigh, make even |
| poor-John (n.) | salted hake, dried fish |
| poppering / poperin (adj.) | variety of pear [from Poperinghe, Belgium] |
| portly (adj.) | stately, majestic, dignified |
| possess (v.) | fill, imbue |
| post (n.) | post-horse |
| post (n.) | express messenger, courier |
| post, in | in haste, at top speed |
| post-horse (n.) | fast horse |
| powder (n.) | gunpowder |
| powder (n.) | gunpowder |
| powder (n.) | gunpowder |
| power (n.) | control, influence, sway |
| pox (n.) | venereal disease; also: plague, or any other disease displaying skin pustules |
| practise on / upon (v.) | plot against |
| prating (adj.) | prattling, chattering, blathering |
| predominant (adj.) | [astrology] in the ascendant, ruling |
| prefixed (adj.) | fixed, settled, prearranged, decided in advance |
| prepare up (v.) | prepare, put in readiness |
| presage (v.) | predict, forecast |
| presence (n.) | royal reception chamber |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| presently (adv.) | immediately, instantly, at once |
| price (n.) | value, worth, importance |
| prick (v.) | torment, vex, grieve |
| pricksong (n.) | vocal music written down, printed music |
| princox (n.) | conceited young fellow, impertinent youth |
| privy (adj.) | privately aware [of], secretly knowledgeable [about] |
| procure (v.) | bring, induce, make come |
| procure (v.) | bring, induce, make come |
| prodigious (adj.) | abnormal, monstrous, unnatural |
| prolixity (n.) | long-windedness, tedious exposition |
| promise (v.) | assure, declare [to], tell plainly |
| promotion (n.) | advancement in life, social betterment |
| proof (n.) | tested strength, proven power of resistance, impenetrability |
| proof (n.) | experience, actual practice, tried knowledge |
| proper (adj.) | good-looking, handsome, comely |
| proportion (n.) | proper rhythm, correct value [of notes] |
| prorogue (v.) | postpone, delay, defer |
| prorogue (v.) | postpone, delay, defer |
| prosperous (adj.) | favourable, happy, showing success |
| protest (v.) | declare, say, swear |
| protest (v.) | declare love |
| proverb (v.) | provide with worldly wisdom [by] |
| puffing (adj.) | puffed-out, swollen, swelling |
| puling (n./adj.) | whimpering, whining, complaining |
| punto reverso (n.) | [fencing] back-handed thrust |
| purblind (adj.) | half-blind, dim-sighted |
| purge (v.) | expel, get rid of, flush out |
| purge (v.) | cleanse, purify, get rid of impurities [in] |
| purge (v.) | clear, excuse, exonerate |
| purchase out (v.) | buy off punishment for |
| purple (adj.) | bright-red, blood-coloured, bloody |
| purpose (n.) | intention, aim, plan |
| purpose (n.) | point at issue, matter in hand |
| put out (v.) | display, exhibit, show forth |
| put up (v.) | pack up, put away |
| put up (v.) | sheathe, put away |
| quality (n.) | characteristic, feature, property |
| question (n.) | consideration, contention |
| quit (v.) | pay back, repay, reward |
| quite (adv.) | totally, completely, entirely |
| quote (v.) | closely observe, note, examine |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| quoth (v.) | said |
| rage (n.) | madness, insanity, derangement |
| rail (v.) | rant, rave, be abusive [about] |
| rank (adj.) | foul, festering, diseased |
| rank (v.) | find, accompany [by] |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| rapier (n.) | light sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting |
| rate (n.) | worth, value, merit |
| rate (v.) | berate, reproach, rebuke, scold |
| rearward (n.) | rearguard action |
| reason (v.) | raise, bring up, discuss |
| receptacle (n.) | repository, storehouse, receiving chamber |
| reckoning (n.) | esteem, estimation, distinction |
| reckoning (n.) | counting up, enumeration, calculation |
| reclaim (v.) | subdue, tame, make obedient |
| redress (n.) | relief, assistance, help, comfort |
| reeky (adj.) | foul-smelling, smoky |
| reflex (n.) | reflection, image, shadow |
| refuse (v.) | spurn, disown, cast off |
| region (n.) | air, sky, heavens |
| religion (n.) | religious observance, spiritual duty, obligation |
| remember (v.) | recollect, recall, call to mind |
| respective (adj.) | careful, attentive, considerate |
| retire (v.) | withdraw, take oneself away |
| retire (v.) | withdraw, take oneself away |
| retort (v.) | turn back, return, reflect |
| revolt (n.) | betrayal, change of heart, faithlessness |
| riband (n.) | ribbon |
| rood (n.) | cross |
| root (v.) | grow, be established, flourish |
| ropery (n.) | roguery, tricks, rascal ways |
| rosemary (n.) | aromatic shrub, associated with remembering |
| rosemary (n.) | aromatic shrub, associated with remembering |
| rude (adj.) | uncontrolled, unruly, of the flesh |
| rude (adj.) | amateurish, inexpert, lacking polish |
| rude (adj.) | violent, harsh, unkind |
| runagate (n.) | runaway, vagabond, fugitive |
| 's (pron.) | contracted form of ‘shall’ |
| sack (v.) | plunder, pillage, despoil |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | downcast, distressed, mournful, gloomy |
| sad (adj.) | serious, grave, solemn |
| sadly (adv.) | seriously, gravely, solemnly |
| sadness, in / in good | in earnest, seriously |
| safety (n.) | safe keeping, custody |
| said, well | well done |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| saucy (adj.) | insolent, impudent, presumptuous, defiant |
| scant (adv.) | scarcely, barely, hardly |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scape, 'scape (v.) | escape, avoid |
| scath, scathe (v.) | hurt, harm, injure |
| score (n.) | tavern bill, alehouse tally |
| scorn (v.) | mock, jeer, express disdain [at] |
| scurvy (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, wretched |
| searcher (n.) | official appointed to view and report on corpses |
| seasick (adj.) | weary of sea travel, tired of voyaging |
| season (v.) | preserve, keep |
| see for (v.) | look out for |
| seeming (adj.) | apparent, convincing in appearance |
| semblance (n.) | appearance, outward show |
| senseless (adj.) | lacking human sensation, incapable of feeling |
| sentence (n.) | maxim, wise saying, precept |
| sententious (adj.) | malapropism for ‘sentences’ |
| serve (v.) | provide opportunity [to], be favourable [to], favour |
| serving-creature (n.) | [derisive term for] serving-man |
| set (v.) | value, rate, esteem |
| set up one's rest (n.) | [in primero] venture one's final stake, stake all |
| set up one's rest (n.) | [in primero] venture one's final stake, stake all |
| settled (adj.) | not flowing, still, congealed |
| shadow (n.) | illusion, unreal image, delusion |
| shaft (n.) | [long and slender] arrow |
| shame (n.) | disgrace, dishonour, affront |
| shank (n.) | shin-bone |
| sharp (n.) | high-pitched note, shrill sound |
| shield (v.) | forbid [as exclamation] |
| show (n.) | appearance, exhibition, display |
| show (v.) | appear, look [like], present [as] |
| shrift (n.) | confession |
| shrift (n.) | confession |
| shrift (n.) | confession |
| shrift (n.) | confession |
| shrift (n.) | absolution |
| shrive (v.) | hear confession, grant absolution, forgive |
| sick (adj.) | pale, wan, of a sickly hue |
| siege (n.) | onslaught, storm, assail |
| signify (v.) | report, make known, declare |
| simple (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| simple (adj.) | foolish, silly, stupid |
| simple (n.) | ingredient, element, constituent |
| simpleness (n.) | idiocy, stupidity, foolishness |
| singleness | simplicity, shallowness, silliness |
| single-soled (adj.) | thin, poor, worthless |
| singular (adj.) | unmatched, pre-eminent, outstanding |
| 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] |
| sir-reverence (n.) | save your reverence |
| skains-mate (n.) | [unclear meaning] cut-throat fellow |
| slack (v.) | slacken, reduce, slow down |
| slip (n.) | counterfeit coin; also: evasion |
| slop, slops (n.) | large loose breeches, baggy trousers |
| slow (adj.) | reluctant, unwilling, slowly given |
| slug-abed (n.) | lazy-bones |
| smatter (v.) | prattle, chatter, babble away |
| smock (n.) | woman's undergarment, shift, slip, chemise |
| smooth (v.) | defend, gild, speak well of |
| sober-suited (adj.) | sedately dressed |
| society (n.) | companionship, fellowship, association |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| soft (int.) | [used as a command] not so fast, wait a moment, be quiet |
| sojourn (v.) | pause, reside, stay for a while |
| solace (v.) | take comfort, be happy, cheer [oneself] |
| solely (adv.) | wholly, entirely, altogether |
| solemnity (n.) | celebration, jubilation, festivity |
| solemnity (n.) | celebration, jubilation, festivity |
| something (adv.) | somewhat, rather |
| soon-speeding (adj.) | quick-acting, rapidly working |
| sore (adv.) | seriously, greatly, very much |
| sort out (v.) | arrange, contrive, prepare |
| sound (v.) | cry out, declare, proclaim |
| sounding (n.) | playing, making music |
| sounding (n.) | sounding out, gauging depth, investigation |
| soundly (adv.) | thoroughly, properly, in full |
| sparing (n.) | economy, thrift, saving |
| speed (n.) | assistance, aid, protector |
| speed (v.) | deal with, bring to an end, defeat |
| spend (v.) | use up, wear out, exhaust, bring to an end |
| spend (v.) | use up, wear out, exhaust, bring to an end |
| sphere (n.) | celestial globe in which a heavenly body was thought to move, orbit |
| spinner (n.) | spider, cranefly, daddy-longlegs |
| spite (n.) | malice, ill-will, hatred |
| spite (n.) | malice, ill-will, hatred |
| spite (n.) | malice, ill-will, hatred |
| spite (n.) | annoyance, vexation, irritation |
| spleen (n.) | irritability, malice, bad temper |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| sport (n.) | recreation, amusement, entertainment |
| stair (n.) | ladder |
| stale (adj.) | unfresh, old, deteriorating |
| stand (n.) | stop, pause, standing still |
| stand (v.) | be, appear |
| stand (v.) | make a stand, be resolute [on a point] |
| stand (v.) | continue, remain, wait, stay put |
| stand on (v.) | insist on, demand, call for |
| stand to (v.) | maintain, uphold, be steadfast in |
| star (n.) | planet |
| star-crossed (adj.) | thwarted by a malign star |
| stark (adj.) | rigid, stiff [as in death] |
| start (v.) | jump, recoil, flinch |
| starve (v.) | bring to death, kill off |
| starve (v.) | show hunger, reflect starvation |
| state (n.) | ceremony, celebration |
| state (n.) | splendour, magnificence, stateliness, dignity |
| state (n.) | condition, circumstances, situation, state of affairs |
| stay (v.) | stop, halt, come to a standstill |
| stay (v.) | put up with, endure, abide |
| stay (v.) | stop, prevent, end |
| stay (v.) | stop, prevent, end |
| stay (v.) | stop, prevent, end |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stay (v.) | linger, tarry, delay |
| stay (v.) | detain, confine, keep |
| stead (v.) | help, assist, benefit |
| 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 |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| still (adv.) | constantly, always, continually |
| stint (v.) | cease, stop short |
| stint (v.) | cease, stop short |
| stoccado, stoccata (n.) | [fencing] thrust, lunge |
| stock (n.) | tree, family-tree, ancestry |
| stolen (adj.) | secret, stealthy, clandestine |
| stone (n.) | testicle |
| store (n.) | group, company, assembly |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| straight (adv.) | straightaway, immediately, at once |
| strain (v.) | constrain, force, press |
| strange (adj.) | of another person, not one's own |
| strange (adj.) | unfamiliar, unknown, not previously experienced |
| strange (adj.) | aloof, distant, reserved |
| stratagem (n.) | scheme, device, cunning plan |
| strife (n.) | striving, endeavour, strong effort |
| strong (adj.) | severe, oppressive, grievous |
| stuffed (adj.) | full, complete, proven, stored up |
| subject (n.) | object, thing, creature |
| submission (n.) | compliance, deference, obedience |
| substantial (adj.) | real, of substance, not imaginary |
| subtly, subtilly (adv.) | deceitfully, treacherously, deceptively |
| sudden (adj.) | immediate, early, prompt |
| sudden, of / on / upon a / the | suddenly |
| suffer (v.) | allow, permit, let |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| suit (n.) | formal request, entreaty, petition |
| sullen (adj.) | gloomy, dismal, melancholy, mournful |
| sunder (v.) | cut, divide, put an end to |
| sup (v.) | have supper |
| surcease (v.) | cease, stop, leave off |
| surgeon (n.) | doctor, physician |
| sway (n.) | power, dominion, rule |
| sweet (adj.) | perfumed, scented, fragrant |
| sweet (adj.) | perfumed, scented, fragrant |
| sweet (n.) | sweetness, pleasure, delight |
| sweet (n.) | sweetness, pleasure, delight |
| sweeting (n.) | sweet-flavoured variety of apple |
| swits and spurs | [switches] at full speed, in hot haste |
| swound (v.) | faint, swoon |
| sycamore (n.) | variety of fig tree [a Mediterranean species] |
| sympathy (n.) | accord, agreement, harmony |
| tackled (adj.) | made of rope |
| take down (v.) | humble, lower, cut down to size |
| take me with you | help me understand you |
| tale (n.) | talking, discourse |
| tall (adj.) | brave, valiant, bold |
| tallow-face (n.) | [contemptuous] face as pale as wax |
| tarry (v.) | stay, remain, linger |
| Tartar (n.) | someone from Tartary, C Asia; known for pitilessness; also, a stereotype of dark complexion |
| tassel-gentle (n.) | male peregrine falcon |
| teen (n.) | trouble, grief, suffering |
| temper (n.) | frame of mind, temperament, disposition |
| temper (v.) | moderate, soften, tone down |
| temper (v.) | blend, mix, concoct, compound |
| temper (v.) | blend, mix, concoct, compound |
| tender (n.) | proposal of marriage, offer of betrothal |
| tender (n.) | proposal of marriage, offer of betrothal |
| tender (v.) | rate, esteem, regard |
| term (n.) | word, expression, utterance |
| tetchy, teachy (adj.) | irritable, peevish, fretful |
| thanking (n.) | word of thanks, expression of gratitude |
| thievish (adj.) | frequented by thieves, infested with robbers |
| Thisbe (n.) | [pron: 'thizbee] lover of Pyramus |
| thrill (v.) | pass like a shiver, tremble |
| thrust at / in (v.) | make a thrust, lunge, stab [at] |
| tide (n.) | season, date, time [of year] |
| tilt (v.) | joust, fight [with lances], thrust |
| time (n.) | lifetime, life |
| time, in good | at the right moment |
| timeless (adj.) | untimely, premature, ill-timed |
| Titan (n.) | one of the titles of the Roman sun-god, Sol |
| tithe-pig (n.) | pig given as part of a tithe |
| tonight (adv.) | last night, this past night |
| tonight (adv.) | last night, this past night |
| tool (n.) | weapon, sword |
| topgallant (n.) | summit, top platform |
| towards (adv.) | at hand, approaching, imminent |
| toy (n.) | whim, caprice, trifling matter |
| traffic (n.) | dealings, employment, business |
| trencher (n.) | plate, platter, serving dish |
| tributary (adj.) | paying a tribute, contributory |
| trim (adv.) | well, effectively, finely |
| trim up, trim (v.) | decorate, array, deck out |
| triumph (n.) | high point, joy of the moment |
| triumphant (adj.) | triumphal, glorious, celebrating a great victory |
| troop with (v.) | go along with, be associated with, accompany |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| troth, by my | by my truth [exclamation emphasizing an assertion] |
| trow (v.) | think, be sure |
| trow (v.) | think, be sure |
| truce, take | come to terms, negotiate |
| truckle-bed (n.) | low-lying bed on castors, trundle-bed |
| trudge (v.) | go away, depart, leave |
| trudge about (v.) | [of menials] walk about, tramp round |
| true (adj.) | inherent, authentic, genuine |
| true (adj.) | constant, faithful in love |
| true (adj.) | constant, faithful in love |
| true (adj.) | constant, faithful in love |
| true (adj.) | honourable, virtuous, sincere |
| try (v.) | prove, ascertain, find out |
| try (v.) | prove, ascertain, find out |
| turn (v.) | become, transform, change [into] |
| twain (adj.) | separated, not united, estranged |
| tyrannous (adj.) | cruel, pitiless, oppressive |
| tyrant (n.) | pitiless ruffian, cruel villain |
| umpire (n.) | arbitrator, mediator, adjudicator |
| unaccustomed (adj.) | unusual, strange, unfamiliar |
| unaccustomed (adj.) | unusual, strange, unfamiliar |
| unadvised (adj.) | rash, foolhardy, thoughtless, unconsidered |
| unattainted (adj.) | dispassionate, detached, unprejudiced |
| unbruised (adj.) | undamaged by the world |
| uncomfortable (adj.) | comfortless, inconsolable, heartbreaking |
| undone (adj.) | ruined, destroyed, brought down |
| uneven (adj.) | irregular, erratic |
| unfirm (adj.) | unstable, not compact, of loose consistency |
| unfurnished (adj.) | unprepared, unready |
| unhallowed (adj.) | unholy, wicked, sacrilegious |
| unlooked-for (adj.) | unexpected, unanticipated, unforeseen |
| unmanned (adj.) | [falconry] untrained; also: without a husband |
| unnatural (adj.) | abnormal, monstrous, aberrant |
| unreasonable (adj.) | lacking the faculty of reason, irrational |
| unrest (n.) | uneasiness, anxiety, apprehension |
| unstuffed (adj.) | unclogged by troubles |
| untaught (adj.) | uninstructed, uneducated, uncultivated |
| unthrifty (adj.) | harmful, pernicious, unfortunate |
| untimely (adj.) | premature, coming before its time |
| untimely (adj.) | premature, coming before its time |
| untimely (adv.) | prematurely, too soon, before due time |
| untimely (adv.) | prematurely, too soon, before due time |
| up (adj.) | roused, agitated, angry |
| uprouse (v.) | arouse, get up, leave one's bed |
| urge (v.) | state formally, present, propose |
| use (v.) | be accustomed, make a habit [of] |
| use (v.) | be accustomed, make a habit [of] |
| use (v.) | treat, deal with, manage |
| usurer (n.) | money-lender, one who charges excessive interest |
| utter (v.) | offer for sale, dispense, make available |
| vainly (adv.) | uselessly, fruitlessly, ineffectively |
| validity (n.) | value, worth, estimation |
| vanity (n.) | worthlessness, futility, unprofitable way of life |
| vanity (n.) | worthlessness, futility, unprofitable way of life |
| vaulty (adj.) | resembling a vault, arched, domed |
| venge (v.) | avenge, revenge |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| Venus (n.) | Roman goddess of beauty and love |
| versal (adj.) | malapropism for ‘universal’ |
| vessel (n.) | body, frame |
| vestal (adj.) | virgin |
| vestal (adj.) | virgin |
| vex (v.) | afflict, trouble, torment |
| vial (n.) | phial, small bottle, flask |
| vial (n.) | phial, small bottle, flask |
| villain (n.) | serf, servant, bondsman |
| virtue (n.) | power, capability, efficacy, property |
| visage (n.) | face, countenance |
| visor (n.) | mask |
| visor (n.) | mask |
| voice (n.) | support, approval, good word |
| waggoner, wagoner (n.) | driver, charioteer |
| waggoner, wagoner (n.) | driver, charioteer |
| wait (v.) | be in attendance, do service |
| walk (v.) | walk aside, withdraw to duel |
| wall, take the | take the inside position, keep to the cleaner side of a path |
| wanny (adj.) | wan, pallid, pale |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| want (v.) | lack, need, be without |
| wanton (adj.) | unrestrained, undisciplined, boisterous, uncontrolled |
| wanton (adj.) | casual, gentle |
| wanton (n.) | libertine, seducer |
| wanton (n.) | young rogue, scamp, rascal |
| ward (n.) | person under someone's protection, minor |
| ware (adj.) | aware, conscious, sensible |
| ware (adj.) | aware, conscious, sensible |
| 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.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| warrant (v.) | assure, promise, guarantee, confirm |
| washing (adj.) | swashing, slashing |
| watch (n.) | sleepless state, wakefulness |
| watch (n.) | watchmen, officers, street patrol |
| watch (n.) | watchmen, officers, street patrol |
| watch (n.) | watchmen, officers, street patrol |
| watch (v.) | stay awake, keep vigil |
| watching (n.) | wakefulness, sleeplessness, vigilance |
| wax (v.) | grow, become, turn |
| weak (adj.) | contemptible, despicable, dishonourable |
| weal (n.) | welfare, well-being, prosperity |
| weed (n.) | (plural) garments, dress, clothes |
| well-apparelled (adj.) | well-dressed, nicely adorned |
| well-seeming (adj.) | attractively looking, presenting a plausible appearance |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| wench (n.) | girl, lass |
| weraday (int.) | well-a-day, alas |
| weraday (int.) | well-a-day, alas |
| whoreson (n.) | [son of a whore; serious or jocular term of abuse] fellow, bastard |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | desire, wish, liking, inclination |
| will (n.) | lust, sexual desire, passion |
| window (n.) | (plural) eyelids |
| wind-swift (adj.) | swift as the wind |
| wink (v.) | [of the eyes] close, shut |
| wink (v.) | shut one's eyes |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | mental sharpness, acumen, quickness, ingenuity |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| wit (n.) | intelligence, wisdom, good sense, mental ability |
| without (prep.) | outside |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| wits, also five wits | faculties of the mind (common wit, imagination, fantasy, estimation, memory) or body (the five senses) |
| woe (n.) | pitiable creature, mournful sight |
| wolvish-ravening (adj.) | devouring like a wolf |
| womb (n.) | belly, paunch |
| work (v.), past form wrought | bring about, arrange, effect |
| work (v.), past form wrought | bring about, arrange, effect |
| wormwood (n.) | absinthe plant, known for its bitter taste |
| worth (n.) | means, resources, wherewithal |
| wot (v.) | learn, know, be told |
| wreak (v.) | inflict, deliver, bestow |
| yard (n.) | yard measure |
| years (n.) | age |
| yesternight (n.) | last night |
| yielding (n.) | consent, compliance, agreement |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
| zounds (int.) | God's wounds |
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