Glossary
If you are looking for a word and it doesn't appear in the Glossary, this will be because it has the same sense in Modern English, and can be found in any general dictionary. We only include words that no longer exist in Modern English, have changed their meaning since Shakespeare's day, or have an encyclopedic or specialized sense that would make them unfamiliar to many modern readers. Under this last heading, we include all the proper names (such as figures in classical mythology and local place-names) listed in our Themes and Topics (see Starting Points above).

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cabilero (n.) Old form(s): Cauileroes
fine fellow, gallant see also cavaliero (adj.) Headword location(s)
cabin (n.) Old form(s): cabbins
den, hole, cave Headword location(s)
cabin (n.) Old form(s): cabben , Cabine
small room, hut, shelter Headword location(s)
cabin (v.) Old form(s): Cabind
be confined, be shut up [in a soldier's tent] Headword location(s)
cabin (v.) Old form(s): cabbin
dwell, lodge, take shelter in Headword location(s)
cabin (v.) Old form(s): cabin'd
cage, pen in, shut up in limiting bounds Headword location(s)
cabinet (n.) Old form(s): cabynet
private apartment, intimate chamber Headword location(s)
cabinet (n.)
dwelling, lodging Headword location(s)
cable (n.)
scope, reach Headword location(s)
cacodemon (n.)
evil spirit Headword location(s)
caddis (n.) Old form(s): Caddysses
tape made of worsted yarn Headword location(s)
caddis-garter (adj.) Old form(s): Caddice garter
garter made of coloured worsted yarns Headword location(s)
cade (n.)
cask, barrel [containing 500 herrings] Headword location(s)
cadent (adj.)
falling, dropping, descending Headword location(s)
Cadmus (n.)
[pron: 'kadmus] son of Agenor, King of Tyre; he set off in pursuit of his sister Europa, arrived in Greece, and founded Thebes see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Cadmus (n.)
[pron: 'kadmus] son of Agenor, King of Tyre; he set off in pursuit of his sister Europa, arrived in Greece, and founded Thebes see also Agenor 1 Headword location(s)
Cadmus (n.)
[pron: 'kadmus] son of Agenor, King of Tyre; he set off in pursuit of his sister Europa, arrived in Greece, and founded Thebes see also Europa (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
caduceus (n.)
[pron: ka'dyoosius] heraldic wand [in the case of Mercury, entwined with two serpents] Headword location(s)
Cadwallader (n.)
[pron: kad'walader] last of the British kings, 7th-c see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
Caesar, Julius (n.)
[pron: 'seezer] Roman politician and general, 1st-c BC see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
cage (n.)
pen, lock-up, small prison compound Headword location(s)
cage (n.)
basket, frame Headword location(s)
'cagion, 'casion (n.)
dialect version of ‘occasion’ [= cause] Headword location(s)
Cain (n.)
[pron: kayn] in the Bible, son of Adam and Eve, killer of his brother Abel see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
Cain (n.)
[pron: kayn] in the Bible, son of Adam and Eve, killer of his brother Abel see also Abel 1 Headword location(s)
Cain-coloured, cane-coloured (adj.) Old form(s): Caine colourd
reddish-yellow see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
caitiff (adj.) Old form(s): Caitiffe , Caytiffe
wretched, miserable, worthless Headword location(s)
caitiff (n.) Old form(s): caitiffe , Caitifs , caytiffe
[sympathetic or contemptuous] miserable wretch, wretched creature Headword location(s)
cake (n.)
compressed pack, flattened bundle Headword location(s)
caked (adj.) Old form(s): cak'd
solidified, coagulated, clotted Headword location(s)
Calaber (n.)
[pron: 'kalaber] Calabria, region of S Italy see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
calculate (v.)
perform calculations, make estimates Headword location(s)
calculate one's birth
cast a horoscope, foretell an event Headword location(s)
calendar (n.)
paradigm, yardstick, standard Headword location(s)
calendar (n.) Old form(s): Kalender
record, register, history Headword location(s)
calf (n.) Old form(s): Calfe , Calues
fool, dolt, idiot Headword location(s)
Calipolis (n.)
[pron: ka'lipolis] mother of Muly Mahamet, character in a contemporary play by George Peele, The Battle of Alcazar see also Contemporary figures, factual and fictitious Headword location(s)
caliver (n.) Old form(s): Caliuer, Calyuer
type of lightweight musket see also Weapons Headword location(s)
calkin (n.)
raised edge of a horse-shoe [which prevents the horse slipping] Headword location(s)
call (n.)
decoy, lure, enticement Headword location(s)
call (v.) Old form(s): call'd
reckon, say to be Headword location(s)
call (v.)
speak out, give voice Headword location(s)
call on / upon (v.) Old form(s): vpon
make a call on, claim repayment of Headword location(s)
call on / upon (v.)
call to account, challenge, requite Headword location(s)
call to (v.)
call on, make a visit Headword location(s)
call up (v.) Old form(s): call'd vp
arouse, prompt, bring to mind Headword location(s)
callet, callat (n.)
scold, nag Headword location(s)
callet, callot (n.)
slut, drab, harlot Headword location(s)
Callice (n.)
common spelling of Calais, port in NW France see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
calling (n.)
name, designation Headword location(s)
calling (n.)
vocation, profession, high station in life Headword location(s)
calm (n.) Old form(s): Calme
calm sea Headword location(s)
calm (n.) Old form(s): Calme
malapropism for ‘qualm’ [feeling of nausea] Headword location(s)
calm (v.) Old form(s): calm'd, calme
becalm, come to a halt, delay Headword location(s)
calumniate (v.)
deal with slanders, handle defamation Headword location(s)
calumniating (adj.)
slandering, defaming, reviling Headword location(s)
calumnious (adj.)
slanderous, defamatory, disparaging Headword location(s)
calve (v.) Old form(s): calued
[comparing humans to animals] bring forth Headword location(s)
calves'-guts (n.) Old form(s): Calues-guts
violin strings Headword location(s)
Calydon (n.)
region of ancient Aetolia, Greece, where the hunt for the Calydonian boar took place see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
Calydon (n.)
region of ancient Aetolia, Greece, where the hunt for the Calydonian boar took place see also Meleager (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
Cambria (n.)
medieval name for Wales see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
cambric (n.) Old form(s): Cambrick , Cambricke , Cambrickes
fine linen from Cambray, Flanders Headword location(s)
Cambyses (n.)
[pron: kam'biyseez] 6th-c BC king of the Medes and Persians, as represented in a 16th-c play by Thomas Preston, Cambyses see also Contemporary figures, factual and fictitious Headword location(s)
Camelot (n.)
capital of King Arthur’s legendary kingdom see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
camlet, chamblet (n.)
garment made of fine cloth Headword location(s)
camp (v.) Old form(s): Campe
accommodate, lodge, put up Headword location(s)
camping (adj.)
living in an army camp, tent-dwelling Headword location(s)
can (v.)
short form of 'began' see also 'gan (v.) Headword location(s)
can (v.)
be skilled [in], have ability [in] Headword location(s)
canakin, cannakin (n.)
little can, small drinking vessel Headword location(s)
canary (v.) Old form(s): canarie
dance in the style of the canary see also canary (n.) 2 Headword location(s)
canary, canaries (n.)
malapropism, probably for 'quandary' Headword location(s)
canary, canaries (n.) Old form(s): Canarie
variety of sweet wine from the Canary Islands Headword location(s)
canary, canaries (n.) Old form(s): Canari
lively Spanish dance Headword location(s)
cancel (v.) Old form(s): cancell
end, terminate Headword location(s)
cancel of (v.)
[unclear word-class] put an end to, wipe out Headword location(s)
cancelled (adj.) Old form(s): canceld
made null and void, invalidated Headword location(s)
Cancer (n.)
fourth sign of the zodiac, associated with heat see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
candidatus (n.)
candidate for political office, dressed in a white toga see also Roman history Headword location(s)
candied (adj.)
sugared, honeyed, flattering Headword location(s)
candied (adj.)
made of ice, crystallized, glistening Headword location(s)
candle-case (n.)
container for candles Headword location(s)
candle-mine (n.) Old form(s): Candle-myne
mine of candle-fat Headword location(s)
candle-waster (n.)
burner of midnight oil, someone who wastes candles by reading late at night Headword location(s)
candy (adj.) Old form(s): caudie
sugary, syrupy, honeyed Headword location(s)
Candy (n.)
Candia (modern Heraklion), port in Crete see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
cane-coloured (adj.)
reddish-yellow see also Cain-coloured (adj.) Headword location(s)
cangenet (n.)
poem, short song see also canzonet (n.) Headword location(s)
canker (n./adj.)
grub that destroys plant buds and leaves, cankerworm, parasite Headword location(s)
canker (n./adj.)
cancer, ulcer, blight, corruption Headword location(s)
canker (n./adj.)
wild-rose, dog-rose [that grows wildly] Headword location(s)
canker (v.)
decay, become corrupt, grow malignant Headword location(s)
canker-bit (adj.)
worm-eaten, eaten away by canker grubs Headword location(s)
canker-bloom (n.) Old form(s): Canker bloomes
blossom of the wild rose Headword location(s)
canker-blossom (n.) Old form(s): canker blossome
grub that destroys the blossom [of love] Headword location(s)
cankered (adj.) Old form(s): Cankred
malignant, malicious, bad-tempered Headword location(s)
cankered (adj.) Old form(s): Cankred
corrupted, rotten to the core Headword location(s)
cankered (adj.) Old form(s): canker'd , Cankred
rusted, corroded, tarnished Headword location(s)
cankering (adj.) Old form(s): cankring
decaying, corrupting, destroying Headword location(s)
canker-sorrow (n.)
gnawing grief, all-consuming sorrow Headword location(s)
cannibally (adv.)
in the manner of a cannibal Headword location(s)
cannoneer (n.)
gunner, artilleryman Headword location(s)
canon (n.) Old form(s): Cannon
law, decree, rule Headword location(s)
canon (n.) Old form(s): Cannon
scriptural canon, Bible Headword location(s)
canon, from the Old form(s): Cannon
out of order, improper, inappropriate Headword location(s)
canonize (v.)
glorify, immortalize, exalt Headword location(s)
canonized (v.) Old form(s): Canoniz'd
buried with the Church's rites, consecrated by Christian burial Headword location(s)
canopy (n.)
sky, firmament Headword location(s)
canopy (n.)
covering above a bed Headword location(s)
canopy (v.) Old form(s): canopie , canopy'd
curtain, veil, cover [as if by a canopy] Headword location(s)
canstick (n.) Old form(s): Candlestick
candlestick Headword location(s)
cantherizing (n.)
cauterizing, burning with a hot iron Headword location(s)
cantle (n.)
segment, corner, slice Headword location(s)
canton (n.)
song, ballad, verse Headword location(s)
canvas-climber (n.) Old form(s): canuas clymer
mariner climbing to trim the sails, sailor Headword location(s)
canvass (v.) Old form(s): canuas
toss about [as if in a canvas sheet], beat, thrash Headword location(s)
canzonet (n.) Old form(s): cangenet
poem, short song Headword location(s)
cap (n.) Old form(s): cappes
removal of a cap, respectful salutation Headword location(s)
cap (n.)
[raising of a cap] salute, respect, approval Headword location(s)
cap (n.)
chief, supremo, doyen Headword location(s)
cap (n.)
[men] soft brimless head-dress; [women] loose-fitting decorative head-dress see also Clothing Headword location(s)
cap and knee (n.)
cap in hand and bended knee [in order to be deferential] Headword location(s)
capable (adj.) Old form(s): capeable
sensitive, receptive, responsive Headword location(s)
capable (adj.)
able to inherit, entitled to possess property Headword location(s)
capable (adj.) Old form(s): capeable
comprehensive, exhaustive, capacious Headword location(s)
capable of Old form(s): capeable
appreciative of, able to take in Headword location(s)
capable of Old form(s): capeable
open to, subject to, susceptible to Headword location(s)
capacity (n.) Old form(s): capacitie
intelligence, understanding, capability Headword location(s)
cap-and-knee (adj.)
sycophantic, flattering, obsequious Headword location(s)
Capaneus (n.)
[kapa'nayus] one of seven champions – the 'Seven against Thebes' – who attacked Thebes to deprive Eteocles of his kingship see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
cap-a-pe, cap-a-pie (adv.) Old form(s): Cap a Pe
[pron: kapa'pay] from head to foot, from top to toe Headword location(s)
caparison (n.)
trappings, adornments, trimmings Headword location(s)
caparison (n.)
dress, outfit, clothing Headword location(s)
caparison (v.)
put the trappings on, equip, harness Headword location(s)
caparisoned (adj.) Old form(s): Caparison'd
dressed, decked out, arrayed Headword location(s)
caper (v.)
be lively, show high spirits Headword location(s)
caper (v.) Old form(s): caper'd , Capring
dance with joy, leap with delight Headword location(s)
caper (v.)
engage in a dancing contest Headword location(s)
caper, cut a
perform a leap in which the feet are kicked together in the air Headword location(s)
capering (adj.) Old form(s): capring
prancing, cavorting, frolicsome Headword location(s)
capital (adj.) Old form(s): capitall
worthy of the death penalty, punishable by death Headword location(s)
capital (adj.) Old form(s): Capitall
mortal, deadly, fatal Headword location(s)
capital (adj.) Old form(s): Capitall
main, chief, principal Headword location(s)
Capitol (n.)
geographical and ceremonial centre of ancient Rome, the seat of government see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
capitulate (v.)
bargain, parley, treat Headword location(s)
capitulate (v.)
sign articles of agreement Headword location(s)
capocchia (n.) Old form(s): Chipochia
simpleton, dolt, fool Headword location(s)
capon (n.)
chicken, castrated cockerel [bred for eating] Headword location(s)
capon (n.)
castrated cockerel; so: fool, dolt [as term of abuse] Headword location(s)
capriccio (n.) Old form(s): Caprichio
[Italian] caprice, whim, fancy Headword location(s)
capricious (adj.)
fanciful, witty, ingenious Headword location(s)
captain (adj.) Old form(s): captaine
principal, pre-eminent, chief Headword location(s)
captain (n.) Old form(s): Captaine , Captaines
commander, chief, leader see also Address forms Headword location(s)
captain-general (n.) Old form(s): Captaine, Generall
commander-in-chief Headword location(s)
captainship (n.)
leadership, command Headword location(s)
capten (n.)
Scottish pronunciation of 'captain' see also Scottish Headword location(s)
captious (adj.)
capacious, spacious, roomy Headword location(s)
captivate (v.) Old form(s): captiuate, captiuated, captiuates
make captive, capture, imprison Headword location(s)
captive (adj.) Old form(s): captiue
imprisoning, confining, incarcerating Headword location(s)
captive (v.) Old form(s): captiu'd
capture, take captive Headword location(s)
captivity (n.) Old form(s): Captiuitie
those made captive, prisoners Headword location(s)
car (n.) Old form(s): carre
carriage, cart, chariot [often of the sun god] Headword location(s)
carack (n.)
large merchant ship, also fitted out for war see also carrack (n.) Headword location(s)
caract (n.)
insignia, badge, distinctive emblem see also charact (n.) Headword location(s)
carat (n.) Old form(s): Charract
worth, value, quality Headword location(s)
caraway (n.)
caraway seeds, or a delicacy containing caraway seeds Headword location(s)
carbonado (v.)
slash, cut [as if preparing meat for grilling] Headword location(s)
carbonado, carbinado (n.)
grilled piece of meat Headword location(s)
carbonadoed (adj.) Old form(s): carbonado'd
scored across for grilling, made ready for broiling Headword location(s)
carbonadoed (adj.) Old form(s): carbinado'd
cut, slashed, hacked about Headword location(s)
carbuncle (n.)
fiery red precious stone Headword location(s)
carbuncle (n.)
tumour, growth, lump Headword location(s)
carbuncled (adj.) Old form(s): Carbunkled
set with precious stones Headword location(s)
carcanet (n.) Old form(s): carconet, Carkanet
jewelled necklace Headword location(s)
card (n.)
[compass-card, on which the 32 points of the compass are marked] model, accurate guide Headword location(s)
card (v.)
mix, mingle, adulterate Headword location(s)
card, by the (n.) Old form(s): Carde
[of a compass-card] with great precision Headword location(s)
cardecue (n.) Old form(s): Cardceue
[French: quart d'ecu] quarter of a crown see also Money Headword location(s)
carder (n.)
one who combs out impurities in wool Headword location(s)
cardinally (adv.)
malapropism for ‘carnally’ Headword location(s)
cardmaker (n.)
instrument for combing wool Headword location(s)
carduus benedictus
[Latin] blessed thistle, a medicinal herb see also Plants Headword location(s)
care (n.)
attentiveness, heedfulness, diligence Headword location(s)
care (n.)
sorrowing, grieving, lamentation Headword location(s)
care (n.)
anxiety, worry, solicitude [about] Headword location(s)
care (n.)
responsibility, duty, matter of concern Headword location(s)
care (n.)
sorrow, grief, trouble Headword location(s)
care (n.)
desire, inclination, concern Headword location(s)
care (n.)
remedy, healing, restoration Headword location(s)
care (v.)
feel concern, be anxious, trouble oneself Headword location(s)
care for (v.)
want, like, wish Headword location(s)
care, take you/thou no
don't worry Headword location(s)
career (n.) Old form(s): careere, carreere , Carriere
[of a horse in a combat] charge, gallop, course Headword location(s)
career (n.) Old form(s): Car-eires
racecourse, horse-racing track Headword location(s)
career (n.) Old form(s): carreeres
gambol, capering, nimble movement Headword location(s)
career (n.) Old form(s): careere , Cariere
rapid course, height, full swing Headword location(s)
careful (adj.) Old form(s): carefull
anxious, concerned, worried Headword location(s)
careful (adj.) Old form(s): carefull
protecting; watchful, acting as a safeguard Headword location(s)
careful (adj.) Old form(s): carefull
painstaking, serious-minded, attentive Headword location(s)
careful (adj.) Old form(s): carefull
provident, caring, solicitous Headword location(s)
carefully (adv.)
considerately, attentively Headword location(s)
careless (adj.) Old form(s): carelesse
carefree, unconcerned, untroubled Headword location(s)
careless (adj.) Old form(s): careles , carelesse
inattentive, preoccupied, distracted Headword location(s)
careless (adj.) Old form(s): careles, carelesse
casual, informal, free and easy Headword location(s)
careless (adj.) Old form(s): carelesse
negligent, improvident, neglectful Headword location(s)
careless (adj.) Old form(s): carelesse
reckless, thoughtless, heedless Headword location(s)
careless (adj.) Old form(s): carelesse
uncared for, untended Headword location(s)
carelessly (adv.) Old form(s): carelesly , carelessely
in a carefree way, without concern Headword location(s)
carelessly (adv.) Old form(s): carelessely
in a negligent manner, without taking proper military precautions Headword location(s)
carelessly (adv.) Old form(s): carelesly
in little esteem, in low regard Headword location(s)
carelessness (n.) Old form(s): carelesnesse
indifference, inattention, unconcern [about public opinion] Headword location(s)
Carentan
[pron: 'karontan] town in Normandy, N France see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
caret (v.)
Latin: it is lacking see also Latin Headword location(s)
care-tuned (adj.) Old form(s): care-tun'd
adjusted to sorrow, grief-attuned Headword location(s)
carl, carle (n.)
[disparaging] churl, peasant, low fellow Headword location(s)
carlot (n.)
peasant, rustic, churl Headword location(s)
carman (n.)
carter, carrier, wagoner Headword location(s)
carnal (adj.) Old form(s): carnall
bloody, murderous Headword location(s)
carnation (adj.)
flesh-coloured, pink [as of carnations] see also Plants Headword location(s)
carol (n.) Old form(s): Carroll
festival song, dancing song Headword location(s)
carol (n.) Old form(s): caroll
song of joy Headword location(s)
carouse (n.) Old form(s): carowses
toast, long draught, cup filled to the brim to be downed in one go Headword location(s)
carouse (v.) Old form(s): Carowse , carowsing , Carrows'd
drink at length, imbibe long draughts Headword location(s)
carper (n.)
fault-finder, cynic, cavilling critic Headword location(s)
carpet (adj.)
for exploits ‘on the carpet’ [relating to the court, appropriate to a drawing room] not ‘in the field’ Headword location(s)
carpet (n.)
tapestry, piece of embroidered fabric Headword location(s)
carpet-monger (n.)
frequenter of [carpeted] boudoirs, ladies' man Headword location(s)
carrack, carack (n.) Old form(s): Carecke , Carract, Carrects
galleon, large merchant ship, also fitted out for war Headword location(s)
carriage (n.)
import, significance, purport Headword location(s)
carriage (n.)
bearing, demeanour, manner of behaviour Headword location(s)
carriage (n.)
carrying, conveyance, removal Headword location(s)
carriage (n.)
conduct, management, course of action Headword location(s)
carriage (n.)
burden, load Headword location(s)
carriage (n.)
wagon, gun-carriage Headword location(s)
carriage (n.)
loop attached to a belt for holding a sword see also Weapons Headword location(s)
carrier (n.)
messenger, courier, go-between Headword location(s)
carrion (adj.)
loathsome, vile, disgusting, corrupting Headword location(s)
carrion (adj.)
preying on rotting flesh Headword location(s)
carrion (adj.)
lean as carrion, skeleton-like; or: putrefying Headword location(s)
carrion (n.)
dead putrifying flesh, rotting carcass Headword location(s)
carrion (n.) Old form(s): Carion
carcass, wretch, worthless beast Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
sustain, support, hold one's own Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
carry out, manage, conduct Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
wear; also: bear the weight of Headword location(s)
carry (v.) Old form(s): carrie
secure, obtain, gain Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
take, lead, conduct Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
wield, exercise, exert Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
carry off, get away with Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
move on, take forward Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
maintain, keep going, carry on with Headword location(s)
carry (v.) Old form(s): carryed
[archery] send, shoot Headword location(s)
carry (v.) Old form(s): carie
endure, put up with see also coals, carry Headword location(s)
carry (v.)
conduct, comport, present Headword location(s)
carry it (away)
[from a falconry term ‘to fly away with the game’] win the day, have the advantage, succeed Headword location(s)
carry-tale (n.)
tell-tale, tale-bearer Headword location(s)
cart (n.)
chariot, carriage Headword location(s)
cart (v.)
drive around in a cart [usual punishment for a prostitute] Headword location(s)
Carthage (n.)
capital of the Carthaginian state, 1st millennium BC; close to the later site of Tunis see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
carve (v.) Old form(s): carue
cut up meat at table Headword location(s)
carve (v.) Old form(s): carue
choose, select [as of a slice of meat] Headword location(s)
carve (v.) Old form(s): crave
serve food to, wait on Headword location(s)
carve (v.) Old form(s): carue , carues
be a generous hostess; or: speak in a charmingly affected way Headword location(s)
carve (v.) Old form(s): caru'd , caruing
design, make up, shape artistically Headword location(s)
carve (v.) Old form(s): carue
cut up, prepare Headword location(s)
carver, be one's own Old form(s): owne, Caruer
be a law unto oneself Headword location(s)
case (n.)
skin, hide, coat Headword location(s)
case (n.)
state, plight, situation, circumstance Headword location(s)
case (n.)
suit, overall, outer garment Headword location(s)
case (n.)
holder, covering, receptacle Headword location(s)
case (n.)
question, issue, subject Headword location(s)
case (n.)
fit state, state of readiness Headword location(s)
case (n.)
[Q variant, 'judge by case'] case-law, precedent Headword location(s)
case (n.)
outer covering, surface appearance Headword location(s)
case (n.)
set, chest, box Headword location(s)
case (n.)
mask, disguise, covering Headword location(s)
case (v.)
put on a mask, cover up Headword location(s)
case (v.) Old form(s): cas'd
cover, protect, enclose Headword location(s)
case (v.)
flay, skin Headword location(s)
case (v.)
hide, conceal, cover up Headword location(s)
case, on the
[legal] in relation to this particular case Headword location(s)
cased (adj.) Old form(s): caste
enclosed in a case, in a setting Headword location(s)
cased (adj.)
caged; or: living Headword location(s)
casement (n.)
window [on hinges and able to be opened] Headword location(s)
casement (n.)
moveable section of a window, light Headword location(s)
cashier (v.) Old form(s): casheerd
rob, fleece, relieve of money Headword location(s)
cashier (v.) Old form(s): casheere
discharge, dismiss [from service] Headword location(s)
cashiered (adj.) Old form(s): casheer'd
dismissed, sacked, discarded Headword location(s)
casing (adj.)
encasing, surrounding, enveloping Headword location(s)
'casion (n.)
short form of ‘occasion’ [= cause] see also 'cagion (n.) Headword location(s)
cask (n.) Old form(s): Caske
casket, jewel-box Headword location(s)
casque, caske (n.)
helmet see also Body-armour Headword location(s)
Cassibelan (n.)
[pron: ka'sibelan, ka'sibjulan] British king in 1st-c see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
Cassius (n.)
Gaius Cassius Longinus, Roman senator, 1st-c BC, a leader of the plot to kill Julius Caesar see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
cassock (n.) Old form(s): Cassockes
military cloak, long coat Headword location(s)
cast (adj.)
made by casting [i.e. as for a statue] Headword location(s)
cast (n.)
casting, founding Headword location(s)
cast (n.)
tinge, shade, hue Headword location(s)
cast (n.)
throw [of dice], stroke Headword location(s)
cast (v.)
calculate, reckon, estimate Headword location(s)
cast (v.)
give, bestow [as a dowry] Headword location(s)
cast (v.)
arrange, dispose, organize Headword location(s)
cast (v.)
exclude, bar, proscribe Headword location(s)
cast (v.)
[wrestling] throw down, make fall Headword location(s)
cast (v.)
cast up, throw up, regurgitate Headword location(s)
cast (v.)
cast off, discard, dismiss, reject Headword location(s)
cast (v.)
dismiss, discharge, release Headword location(s)
cast away (v.)
ruin, waste carelessly, squander Headword location(s)
cast away (v.)
cast off, discard, throw away Headword location(s)
cast away (v.)
destroy, ruin Headword location(s)
cast by (v.)
throw aside, put to one side Headword location(s)
cast the water
inspect the urine; diagnose the disease Headword location(s)
cast up (v.) Old form(s): vp
vomit, throw up, regurgitate Headword location(s)
Castalion (n.)
[unclear meaning] Castilian [Spanish]; Castalian [sacred spring on Mt Parnassus] Headword location(s)
castaway (adj.) Old form(s): Cast-away
rejected, cast off, discarded Headword location(s)
castaway (n.) Old form(s): cast-away, Castawayes
lost soul, reject, outcast Headword location(s)
casted (adj.)
cast off, thrown aside, abandoned Headword location(s)
castigation (n.)
self-discipline, self-correction, self-denial Headword location(s)
Castiliano (n.)
[unclear meaning] in Christian tradition, possibly a name of a devil see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
Castor (n.)
one of the twins born to Jupiter and Leda (the other being Pollux) see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Castor (n.)
one of the twins born to Jupiter and Leda (the other being Pollux) see also Swearing Headword location(s)
Castor (n.)
one of the twins born to Jupiter and Leda (the other being Pollux) see also Jupiter, Jove (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
casual (adj.) Old form(s): Casuall
accidental, subject to mischance Headword location(s)
casually (adv.)
accidentally, by mischance Headword location(s)
casualty (n.)
chance occurrence, uncertainty, precariousness Headword location(s)
casualty (n.) Old form(s): casualtie
mischance, misfortune, disaster Headword location(s)
cat (n.)
civet cat [source of some perfumes] Headword location(s)
cat o'mountain (n.)
mountain-cat, wildcat, panther see also cat-a-mountain (n.) Headword location(s)
Cataian, Cathayan (n.) Old form(s): Catayan
[from Cathay = China] scoundrel, rogue, villain Headword location(s)
catalogue (n.)
list, register, roll-call Headword location(s)
cat-a-mountain, cat o'mountain (adj./n.) Old form(s): Cat o' Mountaine, Cat-a-Mountaine
mountain-cat, wildcat, panther Headword location(s)
cataplasm (n.) Old form(s): Cataplasme
poultice, plaster, emollient Headword location(s)
catastrophe (n.)
conclusion, endpoint, expiration Headword location(s)
catastrophe (n.)
denouement, final event in a play Headword location(s)
catch (n.)
musical round Headword location(s)
catch (v.)
receive, take, incur Headword location(s)
catch (v.) Old form(s): catcht
seize, get hold of, capture Headword location(s)
catch (v.)
catch up with, overtake Headword location(s)
catch (v.)
catch the attention of, attract the notice of Headword location(s)
catch at (v.)
grasp, gather, infer Headword location(s)
catch at (v.)
snatch at, pluck at, lay hold of Headword location(s)
catch the air Old form(s): aire
struggle for breath Headword location(s)
catching (adj.)
contagious, infectious Headword location(s)
catechize (v.)
question systematically, cross-examine, interrogate Headword location(s)
catechize (v.)
ask questions of Headword location(s)
cate-log (n.) Old form(s): Cate-log
[idiosyncratic pronunciation of] catalogue, inventory, register Headword location(s)
cater-cousins (n.) Old form(s): catercosins
good friends, people on the best of terms Headword location(s)
caterpillar (n.) Old form(s): Caterpillers , Catterpillers
parasite, exploiter, sponger Headword location(s)
cates (n.)
(plural) delicacies, choice foodstuffs Headword location(s)
cates (n.)
provisions, food, victuals Headword location(s)
Catiline (n.)
[pron: 'katiliyn] Roman noble, a conspirator against the Republic in 62 BC see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
catling (n.)
catgut string Headword location(s)
Cato the Elder
[pron: 'kaytoh] 2nd-c BC Roman politician see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
Cato the Younger
[pron: 'kaytoh] 1st-c BC Roman politician, and opponent of Caesar see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
caudie (n.)
F version of 'candy' see also candy (n.) Headword location(s)
caudle (n.) Old form(s): Candle
type of medicinal warm gruel, potion Headword location(s)
caudle (v.) Old form(s): Cawdle
provide a warm medicinal drink for Headword location(s)
'cause (conj.)
because see also Elision Headword location(s)
cause (n.)
reason, motive, ground Headword location(s)
cause (n.)
occasion, circumstance Headword location(s)
cause (n.)
court case, legal action, matter before the court Headword location(s)
cause (n.)
affair, business, subject Headword location(s)
cause (n.)
disease, illness, sickness Headword location(s)
cause (n.) Old form(s): case
matter of concern, apprehension Headword location(s)
cause (n.)
[duelling] one of the situations or grounds set out in the code of honour which justifies a duel Headword location(s)
cause (n.)
explanation Headword location(s)
causeless (adj.) Old form(s): causelesse
outside the normal course of nature, inexplicable by natural causes Headword location(s)
causeless (adj.) Old form(s): causlesse
groundless, unjustified, idle Headword location(s)
causeless (adv.) Old form(s): Causelesse
for no reason, without justification, groundlessly Headword location(s)
cautel (n.) Old form(s): cautell , Cautills
deceit, trickery, cunning Headword location(s)
cautelous (adj.)
crafty, deceitful, wily Headword location(s)
cautelous (adj.)
cautious, wary, circumspect Headword location(s)
cavaleiro (n.)
fine fellow, gallant see also cabilero (n.) Headword location(s)
Cavalery (n.) Old form(s): Caualery
cavalier, courtly gentleman Headword location(s)
cavaliero (adj.) Old form(s): Caualeire, Caualeiro , Caueleiro
gallant, valiant, honourable see also cabilero (n.) Headword location(s)
cavalleria (n.) Old form(s): Caualereea
body of fine gentlemen, society of knights Headword location(s)
cave (v.) Old form(s): Caue
live in caves Headword location(s)
cave-keeper (n.) Old form(s): Caue-keeper
cave-dweller Headword location(s)
cave-keeping (adj.) Old form(s): Caue-keeping
cave-dwelling; living in darkness Headword location(s)
caveto (int.) Old form(s): Caueto
[summarizing a piece of advice] beware, take care Headword location(s)
caviary (n.) Old form(s): Cauiarie
caviare Headword location(s)
cavil (n.) Old form(s): cauill
quibble, hair-splitting objection Headword location(s)
cavil (v.) Old form(s): cauill , cauilling , cauils
dispute over details, raise pointless objections Headword location(s)
'ce (v.)
dialect version of ‘shall’ Headword location(s)
cease (n.)
cessation, ending, decease see also cess (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
cease (v.) Old form(s): ceast
put off, defer, appease Headword location(s)
cease (v.)
stop, halt, end Headword location(s)
ceinture (n.)
belt, girdle Headword location(s)
celerity (n.) Old form(s): celeritie
alacrity, rapidity, swiftness Headword location(s)
cell (n.)
small humble dwelling Headword location(s)
cellarage (n.) Old form(s): selleredge
cellars, basement Headword location(s)
cement (v.) Old form(s): Ciment
firmly bring together, unite Headword location(s)
censer (n.) Old form(s): Censor
perfuming vessel with a perforated and ornamented lid Headword location(s)
censor (n.)
magistrate responsible for the census and guarding public morals see also Roman history Headword location(s)
Censorinus (n.)
[pron: senser'iynus] Caius Marcius Rutilus, 3rd-c BC Roman politician see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
censure (n.) Old form(s): sensure
assessment, opinion, judgement, criticism Headword location(s)
censure (n.)
condemnation, blame, stricture Headword location(s)
censure (n.)
judgement, sentencing Headword location(s)
censure (v.) Old form(s): censur'd
judge, think of, give an opinion of [not involving blame] Headword location(s)
censure (v.) Old form(s): censur'd
pass judgement on, condemn, pronounce sentence on Headword location(s)
censure (v.)
judge critically, flaw, find fault with Headword location(s)
Centaur (n.)
creature with the upper half of a man and the rear legs of a horse; reputed for bestial behaviour see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
center (n.)
belt, girdle see also ceinture (n.) Headword location(s)
centre (n.) Old form(s): Center
centre of the earth, axis Headword location(s)
centre (n.) Old form(s): Center
core of being, heart, soul Headword location(s)
centre (n.) Old form(s): Center
earth [seen as centre of the Ptolemaic universe] see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
centurion (n.)
commander of 100 men in the Roman legion see also Roman history Headword location(s)
century (n.) Old form(s): Centery
army company of 100 soldiers Headword location(s)
century (n.)
hundred Headword location(s)
Cerberus (n.)
['sairberus] three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the Underworld, originally 50-headed; charmed to sleep by Orpheus during his quest to rescue Euridice see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Cerberus (n.)
['sairberus] three-headed dog guarding the entrance to the Underworld, originally 50-headed; charmed to sleep by Orpheus during his quest to rescue Euridice see also Orpheus 1 Headword location(s)
cere up (v.)
wrap up in a shroud, seal up see also sear up (v.) Headword location(s)
cerecloth (n.) Old form(s): searecloath
waxed winding-sheet, shroud Headword location(s)
cerements (n.) Old form(s): cerments
waxed shroud, grave-clothes, winding sheet Headword location(s)
ceremonious (adj.)
scrupulous over formalities, punctilious about ritual Headword location(s)
ceremony (n.)
symbol of state, external sign of pomp Headword location(s)
ceremony (n.)
omen, portent, prognostication Headword location(s)
ceremony (n.)
observance, courtesy, regard Headword location(s)
ceremony (n.) Old form(s): ceremonie
sacred token, special symbol Headword location(s)
Ceres (n.)
[pron: 'seereez] Roman goddess of crops and fruit see also Gods and goddesses Headword location(s)
certain (adj.) Old form(s): certaine , certain'st
steady, settled, fixed Headword location(s)
certain (adj.) Old form(s): certaine
sure, unerring, accurate Headword location(s)
certain (adj.) Old form(s): certaine
reliable, trustworthy, definite Headword location(s)
certain (adj.) Old form(s): certaine
secure, safe Headword location(s)
certain (n.) Old form(s): certaine
number of people, particular members Headword location(s)
certainly (adv.)
firmly, steadfastly, unalterably Headword location(s)
certainty (n.) Old form(s): certaintie
truth, facts [about] Headword location(s)
certainty (n.)
inevitability, inescapable fact Headword location(s)
certes (adv.) Old form(s): Certis
certainly, assuredly, without doubt see also Discourse markers Headword location(s)
certificate (n.)
official document, formal deed Headword location(s)
certify (v.) Old form(s): certifie
inform, assure, demonstrate to Headword location(s)
cess (n.) Old form(s): cease
cessation, ending, decease Headword location(s)
cess (n.) Old form(s): cesse
estimation, reckoning, evaluation Headword location(s)
cesse (v.)
variant spelling of ‘cease’ Headword location(s)
cestern, cesterne (n.)
variant spelling of ‘cistern’ [= water receptacle, vessel, reservoir] Headword location(s)
chace (n.)
[tennis] forfeited point; also: pursuit see also chase (n.) 4 Headword location(s)
chafe (n.)
temper, rage, fury Headword location(s)
chafe (v.)
fret, rage, seethe Headword location(s)
chafe (v.) Old form(s): chaf'd
warm, inflame, rouse Headword location(s)
chafe (v.) Old form(s): chaf'd , chaff'd, chaft
enrage, irritate, anger Headword location(s)
chafed (adj.)
enraged, irritated, angered Headword location(s)
chaffless (adj.) Old form(s): chaffelesse
free from chaff, uncontaminated, unsullied Headword location(s)
chaffy (adj.)
[as of chaff] worthless, useless, trashy Headword location(s)
chafing (n.)
irritation, anger, rage Headword location(s)
chain (n.) Old form(s): Chaine
chain of office Headword location(s)
chair (n.) Old form(s): Chaire, Chaires
place of authority Headword location(s)
chair (n.) Old form(s): Chaire, Chayre
throne Headword location(s)
chair (n.) Old form(s): Chaire
ducal seat Headword location(s)
chair (v.)
keep on the throne Headword location(s)
chair-days (n.) Old form(s): Chaire-dayes
old age, days for resting in a chair Headword location(s)
chalice (n.) Old form(s): Challice
ceremonial cup, drinking-cup Headword location(s)
chalice (n.) Old form(s): Challices
small goblet, tiny tankard Headword location(s)
chaliced (adj.) Old form(s): chalic'd
with cup-shaped blossom Headword location(s)
challenge (n.)
legal objection Headword location(s)
challenge (n.)
claim, demand, assertion Headword location(s)
challenge (v.)
accuse, charge, denounce Headword location(s)
challenge (v.)
demand as a right, claim, call for, insist on Headword location(s)
challenge (v.)
reproach, reprove, reprimand Headword location(s)
challenger (n.)
claimant Headword location(s)
Cham (n.)
khan or oriental emperor; emperor of China see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
chamber (n.)
bedchamber, bedroom Headword location(s)
chamber (n.)
capital, metropolis, royal residence Headword location(s)
chamber (n.)
piece of ordnance, cannon, gun Headword location(s)
chamber (v.) Old form(s): chamber'd
enclose, lodge, contain Headword location(s)
chamber-counsel (n.) Old form(s): Chamber-Councels
personal confidences, private conversation Headword location(s)
chamberer (n.)
frequenter of ladies' chambers, drawing-room man of fashion Headword location(s)
chamberlain (n.) Old form(s): Chamberlaine, Chamberlaines
bedchamber attendant Headword location(s)
chamber-lye (n.)
urine Headword location(s)
chamblet (n.)
garment made of fine cloth see also camlet (n.) Headword location(s)
Champaigne (n.)
[pron: shom'pen] Compiègne, Picardy, NE France see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
champain, champaign (n./adj.) Old form(s): champaine , champian
expanse of open countryside Headword location(s)
champion (adj.)
flat and open, like a plain Headword location(s)
champion (n.)
warrior, fighter, man of valour Headword location(s)
champion (v.)
challenge, defy, face Headword location(s)
chance (n.)
event, occurrence, situation [especially, bad] Headword location(s)
chance (n.)
fortune, lot, destiny Headword location(s)
chance (n.)
outcome, situation Headword location(s)
chance (n.)
falling out of events, fortuitous circumstance Headword location(s)
chance (n.)
opportunity, prospect; or: risk Headword location(s)
chance (n.)
possibility, prospect, aspect Headword location(s)
chance (n.)
misfortune, mischance, mishap Headword location(s)
chance (n.)
what may have happened, conceivability, possibility Headword location(s)
chance (v.) Old form(s): chanc'd, chanc'd, chaunc'd , chaunce
happen [to], transpire, come about Headword location(s)
chance (v.)
come by chance, happen to arrive Headword location(s)
change (n.)
change of mind, changeableness, caprice Headword location(s)
change (n.)
change of fortune, new circumstances Headword location(s)
change (n.)
variety, assortment, range Headword location(s)
change (n.)
variation, modulation Headword location(s)
change (n.)
[dancing] round, turn Headword location(s)
change (n.)
exchange, replacement [for] Headword location(s)
change (v.) Old form(s): chang'd
exchange, trade Headword location(s)
change (v.)
change countenance, turn pale Headword location(s)
change (v.) Old form(s): chang'd
substitute, replace, supplant Headword location(s)
change (v.)
change sides Headword location(s)
changeable (adj.)
of varying colour [when viewed from different angles], shot Headword location(s)
changeful (adj.) Old form(s): changefull
changing, variable, unreliable Headword location(s)
changeling (n./adj.)
substitution, changeover, switch Headword location(s)
changeling (n./adj.)
unsightly person [>> sense 1: an ugly or deformed child left by fairies in exchange for a beautiful one] Headword location(s)
changeling (n./adj.)
waverer, turncoat, fickle thing Headword location(s)
changeling (n./adj.)
child taken by fairies, stolen child Headword location(s)
changing (adj.)
fickle, inconstant, faithless Headword location(s)
channel (n.)
narrow inlet, passage into a harbour Headword location(s)
channel (n.) Old form(s): Channell
open drain, gutter Headword location(s)
channel (n.) Old form(s): channell
course, bed, route Headword location(s)
chanson (n.)
song Headword location(s)
chant it Old form(s): chaunt
sing out, give tongue Headword location(s)
Chanticleer (n.) Old form(s): Chanticlere
cock, rooster [in the medieval story of Reynard the Fox, retold in Chaucer's ‘The Nun's Priest's Tale’] see also Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore Headword location(s)
chantry (n.) Old form(s): Chauntries
small private chapel Headword location(s)
chaos (n.)
piece of shapeless matter, amorphous mass Headword location(s)
chap (n.)
jaw see also chaps (n.) Headword location(s)
chape (n.)
metal plate on the sheath of a weapon, especially one covering rhe dagger-point see also Weapons Headword location(s)
chapeless (adj.) Old form(s): chapelesse
without a sheath Headword location(s)
chaplain (n.) Old form(s): chaplaines
minister, spiritual attendant Headword location(s)
chapless, chopless (adj.) Old form(s): Chaplesse, chappels
jawless Headword location(s)
chaplet (n.)
garland, wreath Headword location(s)
chapman (n.)
trader, merchant, dealer Headword location(s)
chaps, chops (n.)
crack in the skin, fissure Headword location(s)
chaps, chops (n.)
[jocular] fat cheeks Headword location(s)
chaps, chops (n.) Old form(s): Chappes
jaws see also wide-chopped (adj.) Headword location(s)
charact, caract (n.)
insignia, badge, distinctive emblem Headword location(s)
character (n.) Old form(s): carrecter , Charecter, Charracter
handwriting, style of writing, lettering Headword location(s)
character (n.) Old form(s): caracters , Charracters
distinctive sign, stamp, trait Headword location(s)
character (n.) Old form(s): Charracter
personality sketch, personal description Headword location(s)
character (n.) Old form(s): Charracters
letter, letter-shape, graphic symbol Headword location(s)
character (n.) Old form(s): Charracters
written record, recorded fact Headword location(s)
character (n.) Old form(s): charracter
personal appearance, demeanour Headword location(s)
character (n.) Old form(s): charracters
figure, number Headword location(s)
character (n.) Old form(s): charecters
shape, emblem Headword location(s)
character (v.) Old form(s): carectred , characterd , character'd , charracter
inscribe, engrave, write Headword location(s)
characterless (adj.) Old form(s): characterlesse
leaving no trace, lacking any distinctive signs Headword location(s)
charactery (n.) Old form(s): characterie, Charractery
writing, letters, expression Headword location(s)
chare (n.)
chore, task, job Headword location(s)
chare (v.) Old form(s): char'd
do, accomplish, finish Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
accusation, censure, blame Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
command, order, injunction, instruction see also give in charge Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
expense, cost, outlay Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
weight, import, moment Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
task, responsibility, duty Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
money entrusted, valuables Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
company, command Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
commission, responsibility, official duty Headword location(s)
charge (n.)
responsibility, culpability Headword location(s)
charge (v.) Old form(s): chargd , charg'd
order, command, enjoin Headword location(s)
charge (v.)
load, heap, pile up Headword location(s)
charge (v.) Old form(s): charg'd
entrust, commission, delegate Headword location(s)
charge (v.)
cause expense, burden with a cost Headword location(s)
charge (v.)
overload, overburden, weigh down Headword location(s)
charge (v.) Old form(s): charg'd
attack, assail, storm Headword location(s)
charge (v.)
oblige, constrain, compel Headword location(s)
charge (v.) Old form(s): charg'd
entreat, exhort, enjoin Headword location(s)
charge (v.)
toast, drink a health to Headword location(s)
charge (v.)
load [a gun] Headword location(s)
charge, in
prepared for action, at the ready Headword location(s)
charged (adj.) Old form(s): charg'd
burdened, laden, oppressed Headword location(s)
charged (adj.) Old form(s): charg'd
loaded; also: given a burden Headword location(s)
chargeful (adj.) Old form(s): chargefull
costly, expensive, lavish Headword location(s)
charge-house (n.) Old form(s): Charg-house
school, college Headword location(s)
charging-staff (n.) Old form(s): charging Staffe
lance used in jousting see also Weapons Headword location(s)
chariest (adj.)
most cautious, shyest, most careful Headword location(s)
chariness (n.) Old form(s): charinesse
careful preservation, strict uprightness Headword location(s)
charitable (adj.)
kindly, loving, warm-hearted Headword location(s)
charitably (adv.)
in all Christian charity Headword location(s)
Charlemain (n.)
[pron: 'shahluhmayn] Charlemagne, king of the Franks in 768–814; great patron of learning see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
Charlemain (n.)
[pron: 'shahluhmayn] Charlemagne, king of the Franks in 768–814; great patron of learning see also Nine Worthies 1 Headword location(s)
Charles's Wain
[wagon of Charlemagne] the Plough, Ursa Major see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
charm (n.) Old form(s): charme , charmes
magic spell, enchantment Headword location(s)
charm (n.) Old form(s): Charme
enchantress, witch Headword location(s)
charm (n.) Old form(s): Charme
incantation, chant Headword location(s)
charm (v.) Old form(s): charme
entreat, implore, conjure Headword location(s)
charm (v.) Old form(s): charm'd , Charme
work magic [on], bewitch, enchant Headword location(s)
charm (v.) Old form(s): Charmes
produce, bring, cause [as by magic] Headword location(s)
charm (v.) Old form(s): charme
persuade, convince, win over Headword location(s)
charm (v.) Old form(s): charm'd, charme
overcome, subdue, take over [as if by a charm] Headword location(s)
charm (v.) Old form(s): charme
bind, order, tell Headword location(s)
charmed (adj.)
bewitched, enchanted, placed under a spell Headword location(s)
charmed (adj.)
bewitching, spellbinding, enchanting Headword location(s)
charmer (n.)
enchanter/enchantress, worker of charms Headword location(s)
charming (adj.)
acting as charms, exercising magic power Headword location(s)
charming (adj.)
acting as charms, protecting from evil Headword location(s)
charmingly (adv.)
enchantingly, delightfully, fascinatingly Headword location(s)
charneco (n.)
variety of sweet Portuguese wine Headword location(s)
charnel-house, charnel house (n.) Old form(s): Charnell house, Charnell houses
bone-store, burial vault Headword location(s)
Charon (n.)
[pron: 'kairon] guardian of the Underworld; ferryman who carried the souls of the dead across the River Acheron see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Charon (n.)
[pron: 'kairon] guardian of the Underworld; ferryman who carried the souls of the dead across the River Acheron see also Acheron (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
charter (n.)
right, privilege, prerogative Headword location(s)
charter (n.)
pledge, permission, assurance Headword location(s)
chartered (adj.) Old form(s): Charter'd
licensed, privileged, permitted Headword location(s)
Chartham (n.)
[pron: 'chahtam] village near Canterbury, Kent see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
Chartreux (n.)
[pron: shah'truh] Carthusian abbey at Chartreuse, E France; also, the name of the order of monks see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
chary (adj.)
cautious, shy, careful see also chariest (adj.) Headword location(s)
chary (adv.)
carefully, dearly, with cherishing Headword location(s)
Charybdis (n.)
[pron: ka'ribdis] mythological whirlpool in the Straits of Messina which swallowed ships whole see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
chase (n.) Old form(s): chace
pursuit, sequence, hunt Headword location(s)
chase (n.)
hunting ground, territory Headword location(s)
chase (n.) Old form(s): chace
prey, game, victim, quarry Headword location(s)
chase (n.) Old form(s): Chaces
[tennis] forfeited point; also: pursuit Headword location(s)
chase (v.)
harry, harass, persecute Headword location(s)
chaser (n.)
pursuer, hunter Headword location(s)
chaste (adj.)
of allowed love-making [because married] Headword location(s)
chaste (adj.) Old form(s): chast
celibate, single, unmarried Headword location(s)
chaste (adj.)
pure, stainless, undefiled Headword location(s)
chastisement (n.) Old form(s): chasticement
punishment, retribution, correction Headword location(s)
chat (n.)
chatter, prattle, idle talk Headword location(s)
chat (v.)
go on about, gossip about, talk of Headword location(s)
chattels (n.)
moveable possessions Headword location(s)
chaudron, chawdron (n.)
entrails [of a beast] Headword location(s)
chawed (adj.) Old form(s): chaw'd
chewed Headword location(s)
che (pron.)
dialect version of ‘I’ Headword location(s)
cheapen (v.)
bargain for, bid for, settle the price of Headword location(s)
Cheapside (n.)
East End street, a main market area, near St Paul's, London see also London Headword location(s)
cheat (n.) Old form(s): Cheate
trick, fraud, deception Headword location(s)
cheater (n.)
deceiver, sharper, gamester; also: officer who looks after estates forfeited to the crown Headword location(s)
check (n.) Old form(s): check'd, checke , checkes
reprimand, reproof, rebuke Headword location(s)
check (n.) Old form(s): checkes
restraint, control, counsel of moderation Headword location(s)
check (n.) Old form(s): checke, checkes
repulse, reverse, resistance Headword location(s)
check (n.) Old form(s): checke
pause, interruption, stoppage Headword location(s)
check (v.) Old form(s): checke, checkt
restrain, stop, hold back Headword location(s)
check (v.) Old form(s): checke
take the reins of, control, manage Headword location(s)
check (v.) Old form(s): check'd, checkt
rebuke, scold, reprimand Headword location(s)
check at (v.)
turn aside from, shy away from Headword location(s)
check at (v.) Old form(s): checke, checkes
[falconry] swerve to pounce on, turn towards, swoop at Headword location(s)
checkered (adj.) Old form(s): checker'd
patterned, with varied markings Headword location(s)
cheek-roses (n.) Old form(s): cheeke-Roses
blushing cheeks Headword location(s)
cheer (n.) Old form(s): cheere
cheerfulness, mirth, joy Headword location(s)
cheer (n.)
lifestyle, fare, standard of living Headword location(s)
cheer (n.) Old form(s): chear , cheare, cheere, cheeres
face, look, expression Headword location(s)
cheer (n.) Old form(s): Cheare, cheere
entertainment, fare, food and drink Headword location(s)
cheer (n.) Old form(s): Cheere
kind welcome, good reception Headword location(s)
cheer (n.) Old form(s): cheere
mood, disposition see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
cheer (n.) Old form(s): cheere
mood, disposition see also Greetings Headword location(s)
cheer (v.) Old form(s): cheare , Cheared , cheer'd , cheere , cheeres
encourage, urge on, galvanize Headword location(s)
cheer thou / you?, how Old form(s): cheer'st
how are you feeling Headword location(s)
cheer up (v.) Old form(s): cheares vp , cheeres vp
encourage, urge on, egg on Headword location(s)
cheerily (adv.)
[cry of encouragement] heartily, with a will see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
cheerly (adv.) Old form(s): chearely , cheerely
cheerfully, brightly, animatedly Headword location(s)
cheerly (adv.) Old form(s): chearely , chearly , Cheerely
[cry of encouragement] heartily, with a will see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
chequin (n.) Old form(s): Checkins
type of gold coin [of Italy and Turkey] see also Money Headword location(s)
cherish (v.) Old form(s): cherrish
support, foster, sustain Headword location(s)
cherish (v.) Old form(s): cherrish
nourish, cause to grow Headword location(s)
cherish (v.)
entertain kindly, look after well Headword location(s)
cherries (n.)
[metaphor for] lips Headword location(s)
cherry-pit (n.) Old form(s): cherrie-pit
[children's game] throwing cherry-stones into a hole Headword location(s)
cherubin (adj.)
cherubic, angelic Headword location(s)
cherubin (n.)
cherub, angel; or: cherubim, angels Headword location(s)
cherubin (n.) Old form(s): cherubines
celestial being, heavenly beauty Headword location(s)
Cheshu (n.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'Jesu' see also Swearing Headword location(s)
Cheshu (n.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'Jesu' see also Welsh Headword location(s)
cheval (n.)
horse [Click on this word for a link to a translation of the French in this scene.] see also French Headword location(s)
chevalier (n.) Old form(s): Cheualier
knight Headword location(s)
chevalry (n.)
knightly prowess, warlike distinction see also chivalry (n.) Headword location(s)
cheverel (adj.) Old form(s): cheu'rill , Chiuerell
flexible, yielding, pliant Headword location(s)
cheverel (n.) Old form(s): Cheuerell
kid leather [noted for its pliancy] Headword location(s)
chew (v.) Old form(s): chew'd
plan, devise, conceive Headword location(s)
chew (v.)
keep repeating, mumble over Headword location(s)
chew upon (v.) Old form(s): vpon
consider, ponder, reflect upon Headword location(s)
chewet (n.)
jackdaw, chatterer Headword location(s)
chi passa
[popular tune] who passes by? see also Italian and Spanish Headword location(s)
chi passa
[ballad] Who goes by Headword location(s)
chicken (n.)
child, little one Headword location(s)
chid (v.)
past form of 'chide' see also chide (v.) Headword location(s)
chidden (adj.)
scolded, reproved, rebuked Headword location(s)
chidden (adj.)
driven along, storm-struck, beaten against Headword location(s)
chide (v.), past form chid Old form(s): chidde, chid'st
scold, rebuke, reprove see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
chide (v.), past form chid
contend with, beat against Headword location(s)
chide (v.), past form chid
quarrel, wrangle, fight Headword location(s)
chide (v.), past form chid
brusquely command, drive [away] with harsh words Headword location(s)
chider (n.)
quarreller, abusive person Headword location(s)
chiding (adj.)
noisy, brawling, tumultuous Headword location(s)
chiding (n.)
telling-off, scolding, rebuke Headword location(s)
chiding (n.)
barking, brawling, angry noise Headword location(s)
chief (adj.) Old form(s): chiefe
finest, best, foremost Headword location(s)
chief (adj.)
principal, topmost, pre-eminent Headword location(s)
chief (adv.)
chiefly, principally Headword location(s)
chief (n.) Old form(s): Cheefe
main person Headword location(s)
chief, in Old form(s): chiefe
chiefly, principally Headword location(s)
child (n.) Old form(s): Childe
heir, scion, inheritor Headword location(s)
child (n.) Old form(s): Childe
baby girl Headword location(s)
child (v.)
be dealt with by children Headword location(s)
Child Roland
Charlemagne's most famous knight, as recounted in various ballads see also Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore Headword location(s)
Child Roland
Charlemagne's most famous knight, as recounted in various ballads see also Charlemain 1 Headword location(s)
child, with Old form(s): with-child
bulging out Headword location(s)
childbed (adj.) Old form(s): Child-bed
of being in labour, belonging to confinement Headword location(s)
child-changed (adj.) Old form(s): childe-changed
changed by his children; or: changed into a child Headword location(s)
childhood (n.)
filial relationship, duty owed to parents Headword location(s)
childing (adj.)
fertile, fruitful, teeming Headword location(s)
childish (adj.)
child-like, befitting childhood Headword location(s)
childishness (n.) Old form(s): childishnesse
childhood, period of childish behaviour Headword location(s)
childness (n.) Old form(s): child-nesse
childish qualities, childishness Headword location(s)
chill (adj.)
sensitive to cold, faint-hearted Headword location(s)
'chill (pron. + v.)
dialect version of ‘I will’ Headword location(s)
chimney (n.) Old form(s): Chimney
fireplace, hearth Headword location(s)
chine (n.)
in the phrase 'mose in the chine' see also mose in the chine Headword location(s)
chine (n.)
[of meat] joint, portion, piece Headword location(s)
chinks (n.) Old form(s): chincks
money-bags, ready money Headword location(s)
chip (n.)
key [of a spinet, harpsichord, etc] Headword location(s)
chip bread Old form(s): chipp'd
cut away the crust of a loaf Headword location(s)
chirrah (int.) Old form(s): Chirra
[unclear usage; perhaps attempting a greeting in Greek] sirrah Headword location(s)
chirurgeonly (adv.)
like a surgeon Headword location(s)
chivalry (n.) Old form(s): Cheualrie, chiualrie
knightly prowess, warlike distinction Headword location(s)
chivalry (n.) Old form(s): Cheualrie
knights, men-at-arms Headword location(s)
chivalry (n.) Old form(s): Chiualrie, Chiualry
knighthood, knightly qualities Headword location(s)
chivalry (n.) Old form(s): Chiually
knightly rank [as displayed on a coat-of-arms: a twisted band encircling a helmet] Headword location(s)
choice (adj.) Old form(s): choise , choyce
appropriate, fitting, well-chosen Headword location(s)
choice (adj.) Old form(s): choise , choysest
chosen, specially worthy, excellent Headword location(s)
choice (n.)
ability to choose, skill in choosing Headword location(s)
choice (n.)
special value, estimation, esteem Headword location(s)
choice (n.) Old form(s): choyse
picked company, select band Headword location(s)
choice (n.)
abundance, profusion, great supply Headword location(s)
choice, of
picked, specially selected Headword location(s)
choice-drawn (adj.) Old form(s): choyse-drawne
specially selected, chosen with great care Headword location(s)
choicely (adv.) Old form(s): choycely
carefully, with great discrimination Headword location(s)
choir, quire (n.) Old form(s): Quier
company, group, assembly Headword location(s)
choir, quire (n.)
part of a church where the choir sings Headword location(s)
choir, quire (v.)
sing in a choir, sing in chorus Headword location(s)
choir, quire (v.) Old form(s): quier'd
sing in tune, make music Headword location(s)
choke (v.) Old form(s): choak'd
suppress, crush, put down Headword location(s)
choke (v.) Old form(s): choakt
silence, quieten, still Headword location(s)
choke (v.) Old form(s): choak'd, choake
smother, suffocate, stifle Headword location(s)
choke up (v.) Old form(s): choakt vp, chokt vp
smother, suffocate, stifle Headword location(s)
choler (n.) Old form(s): choller, chollers, Chollors
anger, rage, wrath Headword location(s)
choleric (adj.) Old form(s): chollericke
giving rise to anger, causing bad temper Headword location(s)
choleric (adj.) Old form(s): cholerike, Chollericke
irritable, angry, enraged Headword location(s)
choleric (adj.) Old form(s): cholericke , Chollericke
inclined to anger, hot-tempered, irascible Headword location(s)
chollors (n.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'cholers' see also Welsh Headword location(s)
choose forth (v.)
select, pick out, make a choice Headword location(s)
choose, cannot Old form(s): chuse
have no alternative, cannot do otherwise Headword location(s)
chop (v.)
[various readings possible] pounce upon; seize; exchange Headword location(s)
chop logic (n.)
contentious arguer, disputatious wretch see also chopped logic (n.) Headword location(s)
chop-fallen Old form(s): chopfalne
downcast, dejected, down in the mouth see also chaps (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
chopine (n.) Old form(s): Choppine
type of shoe with a high base Headword location(s)
chopless (adj.)
jawless see also chapless (adj.) Headword location(s)
chopped logic (n.) Old form(s): Chopt Logicke
contentious arguer, disputatious wretch Headword location(s)
chopped, chopt (adj.)
chapped, chafed, roughened Headword location(s)
chopped, chopt (adj.) Old form(s): chopt
dried up, fissured, cracked Headword location(s)
chopping (adj.)
[unclear meaning] equivocating, chopping and changing Headword location(s)
choppy (adj.) Old form(s): choppie
chapped, cracked, rough Headword location(s)
chops (n.)
jaws see also chaps (n.) Headword location(s)
chorus (n.)
character in a play who speaks the prologue and comments on the course of events Headword location(s)
chorus-like (adv.)
in the manner of a chorus, like a running commentary see also chorus (n.) Headword location(s)
chosen (adj.)
elite, carefully selected Headword location(s)
chosen (adj.)
choice, outstanding, special Headword location(s)
chough (n.) Old form(s): Chowgh
chatterer, prater, prattler Headword location(s)
chough (n.) Old form(s): Clough , Choughes
jackdaw Headword location(s)
chough (n.) Old form(s): Chowghes
rustic, clown Headword location(s)
'chould (v.) Old form(s): 'chud
dialect version of ‘I should’ Headword location(s)
Chrish (n.)
Irish pronunciation of 'Christ' see also Swearing Headword location(s)
christen (adj.)
Christian Headword location(s)
christendom (n.) Old form(s): christendomes
baptismal name, Christian name see also Swearing Headword location(s)
Christian (n.)
ordinary person, normal human being Headword location(s)
Christmas (n.)
in Christian tradition, the feast of the birth of Christ, 25 December see also Days and dates Headword location(s)
christom (adj.) Old form(s): Christome
[malapropism for ‘christened’ or ‘chrism’] in a christening robe, innocent Headword location(s)
chronicle (n.)
story, account, narrative Headword location(s)
chronicle (n.)
place in history, historical account Headword location(s)
chronicle (v.)
enter into a chronicle, record in history Headword location(s)
chronicle (v.)
register, log, put on record [as] Headword location(s)
chrysolite (n.)
type of semi-precious stone Headword location(s)
chuck (n.) Old form(s): chucke, chuckes
chicken, chick [usually as a term of endearment] see also Address forms Headword location(s)
chuff (n.) Old form(s): Chuffes
miser, skinflint; or: churl, clown Headword location(s)
church-like (adj.)
pious, devout, devotional Headword location(s)
churl (n.) Old form(s): Churle, Churles
peasant, serf, rustic Headword location(s)
churl (n.) Old form(s): churle
villain, contemptible fellow Headword location(s)
churl (n.) Old form(s): churle
[term of endearment] wretch, miser, villain Headword location(s)
churl (v.)
turn churlish, become ungracious Headword location(s)
churlish (adj.)
stingy, miserly, niggardly Headword location(s)
churlish (adj.)
violent, rough, harsh Headword location(s)
churlish (adj.)
rude, blunt, ungracious Headword location(s)
churlish (adj.)
stiff, hard, unyielding Headword location(s)
cicatrice (n.) Old form(s): sicatrice
scar, scar-like mark Headword location(s)
Ciceter (n.)
['siseter] Cirencester, market town in Gloucestershire see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
'cide (v.)
decide Headword location(s)
Cimmerian (n.)
native of a mythical country where the sun was never seen see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
cinder (n.) Old form(s): Cynders
burning coal, flaming ember Headword location(s)
cinquepace (n.) Old form(s): Sinke-a-pace
five-step capering dance Headword location(s)
cinque-spotted (adj.)
having five spots Headword location(s)
cipher (n.) Old form(s): Cypher, Cyphers
figure nought, nonentity, mere nothing Headword location(s)
cipher (v.) Old form(s): cypher'd
symbolize, represent, portray Headword location(s)
cipher (v.)
decipher, read, spell out Headword location(s)
Circe (n.)
[pron: 'ser'see] enchantress who detained Odysseus and his followers on the isle of Aeaea, transforming his’ men into swine with a magic drink see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
circle (n.)
crown, coronet, diadem Headword location(s)
circle (n.)
magic circle Headword location(s)
circle (n.)
compass, confines, bounds Headword location(s)
circled (adj.)
in a circular motion, encircling Headword location(s)
circled (adj.)
rounded, circular Headword location(s)
circuit (n.)
enclosed space, ambit, compass Headword location(s)
circuit (n.)
crown, circlet, diadem Headword location(s)
circummured (adj.) Old form(s): circummur'd
walled around Headword location(s)
circumscribe (v.)
confine, fence in, hem in Headword location(s)
circumscribe (v.) Old form(s): circumscrib'd
restrict, reduce, limit Headword location(s)
circumscription (n.)
restriction, restraint, constraint Headword location(s)
circumstance (n.) Old form(s): circustance
detail(s), particular(s), specifics Headword location(s)
circumstance (n.)
condition, state, situation Headword location(s)
circumstance (n.) Old form(s): circumstaunce
circumlocution, verbiage, unnecessary detail Headword location(s)
circumstance (n.)
special argument, detailed explanation Headword location(s)
circumstance (n.)
pageantry, ceremony, spectacle Headword location(s)
circumstanced (adj.) Old form(s): circumstanc'd
governed by circumstances, subject to the situation Headword location(s)
circumstantial (adj.) Old form(s): Circumstantiall
full of circumstances, rich in detail Headword location(s)
circumvent (v.) Old form(s): circumuent
outwit, cheat, get the better of Headword location(s)
circumvention (n.) Old form(s): circumuention
warning to avoid, chance to outwit Headword location(s)
circumvention (n.) Old form(s): circumuention
craft, outwitting, getting the better of [someone] Headword location(s)
cital (n.) Old form(s): citall
account, report, mention Headword location(s)
cite (v.) Old form(s): cyted , scite
urge, call on, arouse, summon Headword location(s)
cite (v.)
be evidence of, confirm, acknowledge Headword location(s)
cite up (v.) Old form(s): cited vp , vp
call to mind, make reference to Headword location(s)
citizen (adj.)
city-bred, city-mannered Headword location(s)
cittern-head (n.) Old form(s): Citterne head.
[term of abuse] cittern [type of guitar] with a grotesquely carved head Headword location(s)
City (adj.) Old form(s): Citie
such as would be found in the City [of London]; formal Headword location(s)
city (n.)
citizens, city community Headword location(s)
civet (n.) Old form(s): Ciuet, Ciuit
type of musky perfume [obtained form the civet cat] Headword location(s)
civil (adj.) Old form(s): ciuel'st , ciuill
civilized, cultured, refined Headword location(s)
civil (adj.) Old form(s): ciuill
of civil war Headword location(s)
civil (adj.) Old form(s): ciuill
civic, public, city Headword location(s)
civil (adj.) Old form(s): ciuil , Ciuill
seemly, decent, well-behaved Headword location(s)
civil (adj.) Old form(s): ciuill
of civil law Headword location(s)
civility (n.) Old form(s): Ciuilitie, ciuility , ciuillitie
civilized conduct, courteous behaviour, good manners Headword location(s)
clack-dish (n.)
begging bowl with a lid that could be clacked to attract attention Headword location(s)
claim (n.) Old form(s): claime
demand for service Headword location(s)
clamor, clamour (n.)
protest, complaint, outcry Headword location(s)
clamor, clamour (v.)
silence, hush, quieten Headword location(s)
clangor, clangour (n.)
clanging, ringing, reverberation Headword location(s)
clap (v.)
pat, slap on the back [as an endearment] Headword location(s)
clap (v.)
[of two people's hands] strike together, clasp [to seal a bargain] Headword location(s)
clap (v.) Old form(s): clapt
enter, strike, place Headword location(s)
clap (v.) Old form(s): Clap'd
[bowls] fix, stick, set Headword location(s)
clap (v.) Old form(s): clapt
put smartly, place promptly, set effectively Headword location(s)
clap her aboard
[as of a ship] board her, jump on board Headword location(s)
clap into (v.)
make haste with, get on with Headword location(s)
clap into (v.)
strike up with, enter briskly into Headword location(s)
clap on (v.)
activate promptly, put on smartly Headword location(s)
clap to (v.) Old form(s): Clapt
shut tight, slam shut Headword location(s)
clap up (v.) Old form(s): clapt , clapt vp
shut up, imprison Headword location(s)
clap up (v.) Old form(s): clapt vp , vp
seal, settle hastily, complete suddenly Headword location(s)
clap, at a
at one stroke, at once Headword location(s)
clapper-claw (v.)
beat up, thrash, scratch Headword location(s)
clasp (v.)
cling, hold tight, hang on Headword location(s)
clatpole (n.)
blockhead, dolt, numskull see also clotpoll (n.) Headword location(s)
clause (n.)
premise, assertion, statement Headword location(s)
claw (v.)
flatter, fawn upon, butter up Headword location(s)
claw (v.)
flatter, preen, set off Headword location(s)
clay (n.)
earth, ground, mud Headword location(s)
clean (adj.) Old form(s): cleane
well-built, shapely, comely Headword location(s)
clean (adv.) Old form(s): cleane
totally, absolutely, utterly Headword location(s)
cleanly (adj.)
deft, skilful, clever Headword location(s)
cleanly (adj.)
clean Headword location(s)
cleanly (adv.)
deftly, cleverly, skilfully Headword location(s)
cleanly (adv.)
completely, totally, quite Headword location(s)
cleanly-coined (adj.) Old form(s): cleanly coin'd
cleverly invented, smartly made up Headword location(s)
clean-timbered (adj.) Old form(s): cleane timber'd
well-built, clean-limbed Headword location(s)
cleap (v.)
embrace, clasp, hug see also clip (v.) 1 Headword location(s)
clear (adj.) Old form(s): cleare , cleere , cleerest
pure, spotless, faultless Headword location(s)
clear (adj.) Old form(s): cleare, cleere
innocent, blameless, free from fault, not guilty Headword location(s)
clear (adj.) Old form(s): cleare, cleere
serene, cheerful, unclouded Headword location(s)
clear (adv.)
cheerfully, brightly, with unclouded face Headword location(s)
clear all Old form(s): cleare
solve all problems Headword location(s)
clear his own way Old form(s): cleare, owne
make his own way; or: prove himself innocent Headword location(s)
clearly (adv.)
without interference, unobstructedly Headword location(s)
clearness (n.) Old form(s): clearenesse
freedom from suspicion, appearance of innocence Headword location(s)
clear-spirited (adj.) Old form(s): Cleere spirited
noble-hearted, of noble soul Headword location(s)
clearstory (n.)
upper window [designed for letting in light] see also clerestory (n.) Headword location(s)
cleave (v.) Old form(s): cleauing
stick, adhere Headword location(s)
cleave the pin
[archery] split the peg in the middle of a target see also pin (n.) 3 Headword location(s)
cleave to (v.) Old form(s): cleaue
cling to, adhere to, obey Headword location(s)
clefture (n.)
fissure, crack, fracture Headword location(s)
Cleitus (n.)
[pron: 'kliytus] friend and commander of Alexander, killed by him in a quarrel see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
Cleitus (n.)
[pron: 'kliytus] friend and commander of Alexander, killed by him in a quarrel see also Alexander (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
clement (adj.)
merciful, lenient, compassionate Headword location(s)
Clement's Inn
Inn of Chancery, which trained students for the law, near the Strand, London see also London Headword location(s)
Cleopatra (n.)
Egyptian queen in 1st-c BC see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
clepe (v.), past forms clept, yclept Old form(s): clipt
[archaism] call, name, style see also Archaisms Headword location(s)
clepe (v.), past forms clept, yclept Old form(s): clipt
[archaism] call, name, style see also yclept (v.) Headword location(s)
clerestory, clearstory (n.) Old form(s): cleere stores
upper window [designed for letting in light] Headword location(s)
clerk (n.) Old form(s): Clarke
altar-server, assistant Headword location(s)
clerk (n.) Old form(s): Clearkes , clearks , Clerkes
scholar, sage, man of learning Headword location(s)
clerk (n.) Old form(s): Clarks
cleric, clergyman Headword location(s)
clerk (n.) Old form(s): Clarke
parish clerk, prayer-leader Headword location(s)
clerk-like (adv.) Old form(s): Clerke-like
in the ways of learning, in scholarly ways Headword location(s)
clerkly (adj.) Old form(s): clearkly
scholarly, erudite, full of learning Headword location(s)
clerkly (adv.) Old form(s): Clarkely
scholarly, cleverly, adroitly Headword location(s)
clew (n.) Old form(s): clewe
ball of thread Headword location(s)
client (n.)
suitor at law Headword location(s)
climate (n.) Old form(s): Clymate
region, country [without reference to climatic conditions] Headword location(s)
climate (n.)
part of the sky Headword location(s)
climate (v.) Old form(s): Clymate
stay, sojourn, dwell Headword location(s)
climatures (n.)
regions, locality, part of the world Headword location(s)
climb (v.) Old form(s): climbe , climde
reach, attain, achieve Headword location(s)
clime (n.) Old form(s): Clyme
land, region, realm Headword location(s)
cling (v.)
wither, shrivel, shrink up Headword location(s)
clinquant (adj.)
glittering with gold or silver, gleaming, sparkling Headword location(s)
clip (v.)
pare, cut [as of the edges of a coin] see also clipper (n.) Headword location(s)
clip (v.) Old form(s): Cleape , cleep, clipt
embrace, clasp, hug Headword location(s)
clip (v.)
encompass, enclose, surround Headword location(s)
clip (v.) Old form(s): clipt
cut short, abbreviate, curtail Headword location(s)
clip (v.)
[archaism] call, name, style see also clepe (v.) Headword location(s)
clip about (v.) Old form(s): clipt
embrace, clasp, hug Headword location(s)
clip in (v.) Old form(s): clipt
bound, surround, encompass Headword location(s)
clipper (n.)
one who clips coins see also clip (v.) sense 4 Headword location(s)
clip-winged (adj.) Old form(s): clip-wing'd
with wings clipped Headword location(s)
cloak (v.) Old form(s): cloke
disguise, conceal, mask Headword location(s)
cloak-bag (n.) Old form(s): Cloake-bagge
bag for carrying clothes [such as a cloak], portmanteau Headword location(s)
clock and clock, 'twixt
from hour to hour, without ceasing Headword location(s)
clock-setter (n.) Old form(s): clocke setter
clock-keeper, clock-regulator Headword location(s)
clod (n.)
lump, mass, piece of earth Headword location(s)
cloddy (adj.)
full of clods, clay-filled Headword location(s)
clodpole (n.) Old form(s): Clodde-pole
blockhead, thickhead, dolt Headword location(s)
clog (n.)
burden, weight, heaviness Headword location(s)
clog (n.)
encumbrance, burden, liability Headword location(s)
clog (n.) Old form(s): clogges
wooden block, heavy piece of wood Headword location(s)
clog (v.) Old form(s): clogges
impede, hinder, obstruct [progress] Headword location(s)
clogging (adj.)
oppressive, encumbering, hampering Headword location(s)
cloistered (adj.) Old form(s): Cloyster'd
confined, restricted [as in a cloister] Headword location(s)
cloistress (n.) Old form(s): Cloystresse
cloistered nun, member of an enclosed order Headword location(s)
close (adj.)
enclosed, confined, incarcerated Headword location(s)
close (adj.)
secret, concealed, hidden Headword location(s)
close (adj.)
private, secluded, sequestered Headword location(s)
close (adj.)
secretive, tight-lipped, uncommunicative Headword location(s)
close (adj.)
secret, covert, underhanded Headword location(s)
close (adj.)
closed, shut Headword location(s)
close (adv.)
closely, staying near Headword location(s)
close (adv.)
tightly, in a close-fitting way Headword location(s)
close (adv.)
closely, in a hemmed-in way Headword location(s)
close (adv.)
safely, secretly, out of sight Headword location(s)
close (adv.)
securely, in strict confinement Headword location(s)
close (adv.)
close together Headword location(s)
close (adv.)
tightly, close-fistedly, stintingly Headword location(s)
close (n.) Old form(s): cloze
engagement, encounter, confrontation Headword location(s)
close (n.)
closing cadence, end of a musical theme Headword location(s)
close (n.)
union, uniting Headword location(s)
close (n.)
enclosure, yard Headword location(s)
close (v.)
agree, come to terms, compromise Headword location(s)
close (v.) Old form(s): clos'd
enclose, include, contain Headword location(s)
close (v.)
join, unite, combine [again] Headword location(s)
close (v.) Old form(s): cloas'd
embrace, cuddle, hug Headword location(s)
close (v.)
get to grips, come to close quarters Headword location(s)
close (v.)
join, clasp Headword location(s)
close up (v.) Old form(s): vp
finally satisfy, put the finishing touches to Headword location(s)
closely (adv.)
secretly, covertly, privately Headword location(s)
closely (adv.)
securely, in strict confinement Headword location(s)
closeness (n.) Old form(s): closenes
solitude, seclusion, retirement Headword location(s)
close-stool (n.) Old form(s): close stoole, close-stoole
chamber-pot enclosed in a stool, privy Headword location(s)
closet (n.) Old form(s): Closset
private chamber, study, own room Headword location(s)
closet (n.) Old form(s): Closset
private repository for valuables, cabinet Headword location(s)
closet (n.)
enclosure surrounding the heart, pericardium Headword location(s)
close-tongued (adj.) Old form(s): close-tong'd
speaking secretly, tight-lipped Headword location(s)
closet-war (n.) Old form(s): Closset-Warre
armchair strategy Headword location(s)
closing (n.)
agreeing, acquiescing, concurring Headword location(s)
closure (n.)
enclosure, bound, limit Headword location(s)
closure (n.)
bringing to an end, conclusion, close Headword location(s)
cloth (n.)
clothing, dress, outfit see also bearing-cloth (n.) Headword location(s)
cloth (n.)
clothing, dress, outfit see also state (n.) Headword location(s)
cloth (n.)
clothing, dress, outfit see also foot-cloth (n.) Headword location(s)
cloth of state
canopy over a chair of state see also state (n.) 9 Headword location(s)
Clotharius (n.)
[pron: klo'tharius] king of the Franks in 6th-c see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
clothier's yard Old form(s): Cloathiers yard
yard [36 inches / c.90 cm] by which clothiers measured their cloth Headword location(s)
cloth-of-gold (n.)
[type of] rich cloth, sumptuous fabric see also tissue (n.) Headword location(s)
clotpoll, clotpole, clatpole (n.)
blockhead, dolt, numskull Headword location(s)
clotpoll, clotpole, clatpole (n.) Old form(s): Clot-pole
head, pate, noddle Headword location(s)
cloud (n.) Old form(s): Clowd
troubled expression, state of gloom Headword location(s)
cloud (v.)
defame, blacken, sully Headword location(s)
clouds, in
suspicious, filled with uncertainties Headword location(s)
cloudy (adj.) Old form(s): Cloudie , clowdy
sullen, gloomy, scowling Headword location(s)
cloudy (adj.) Old form(s): cloudie
sorrowful, grief-stricken Headword location(s)
clout (n.) Old form(s): Clowt, clowts
piece of cloth, rag; handkerchief see also swaddling clouts (n.) Headword location(s)
clout (n.) Old form(s): Clowt
[archery] pin fixing a target, cloth patch at the centre of a target; mark, bull Headword location(s)
clouted (adj.) Old form(s): clowted
metal-studded, hobnailed Headword location(s)
cloven (adj.) Old form(s): clouen
split, cleft apart Headword location(s)
cloven (adj.) Old form(s): clouen
broken apart, split in pieces Headword location(s)
clown (n.) Old form(s): Clowne
yokel, rustic, country bumpkin; also: low comic character [in a play] Headword location(s)
cloy (v.) Old form(s): cloid , cloi'd , cloy'd
satiate, gorge, satisfy Headword location(s)
cloy (v.) Old form(s): cloyes
scratch with claws Headword location(s)
cloyed (adj.) Old form(s): Cloyed
bored, overfilled, sated Headword location(s)
cloyed (adj.) Old form(s): cloyd
clogged, crammed, stuffed Headword location(s)
cloyless (adj.) Old form(s): cloylesse
never satiating, not glutting Headword location(s)
cloyment (n.)
excessive gratification, gorging, satiety Headword location(s)
clubs (int.) Old form(s): Clubbes
cry calling apprentices to rally round in a fight Headword location(s)
cluster (n.)
crowd, mob, throng Headword location(s)
clustering (adj.) Old form(s): clustring
swarming, thronging, crowded Headword location(s)
clutch (v.) Old form(s): clutch'd
clench, close Headword location(s)
clyster-pipe (n.) Old form(s): Cluster-pipes
enema syringe, douche tube Headword location(s)
coacher (n.)
[Q variant of torcher, unclear meaning] coach, chariot Headword location(s)
coach-fellow (n.)
[one of a team of horses drawing a coach] companion, mate, partner in crime Headword location(s)
co-act (v.) Old form(s): coact
behave together, carry on Headword location(s)
coactive (adj.) Old form(s): coactiue
working together, acting in concert Headword location(s)
coagulate (adj.)
coagulated, clotted, congealed Headword location(s)
coal (n.) Old form(s): coale, coales
cinder, piece of charcoal Headword location(s)
coal (n.) Old form(s): coale
ember, smouldering fuel Headword location(s)
coals, carry Old form(s): coales
submit to insult, show cowardice; also: do degrading work Headword location(s)
coarse (adj.) Old form(s): course
rough, unrefined Headword location(s)
coarse (adj.) Old form(s): course
inferior, low-quality, poor Headword location(s)
coarsely (adv.) Old form(s): coursely
slightingly, disparagingly, derisively Headword location(s)
coast (n.) Old form(s): cost
part of the coast, region Headword location(s)
coast (n.)
quarter, direction, route Headword location(s)
coast (v.)
travel along the coast Headword location(s)
coast (v.)
move in a roundabout course Headword location(s)
coast (v.)
make one's way, approach [towards] Headword location(s)
coasting (adj.)
[unclear meaning] approachable, ready, friendly see also accosting (n.) Headword location(s)
coat (n.) Old form(s): Coate, Coates, cote
coat-of-arms Headword location(s)
coat (n.) Old form(s): Coate, Coates
coat-of-mail, surcoat Headword location(s)
coat (n.) Old form(s): coate
monk's habit, clerical garb Headword location(s)
cobbled (adj.) Old form(s): cobled
roughly mended, patched, botched Headword location(s)
cobbler (n.) Old form(s): Cobler
bungler, botcher, clumsy workman Headword location(s)
cobloaf (n.) Old form(s): Coblofe
small round lumpish loaf Headword location(s)
cock (n.) Old form(s): Cockes
weathercock Headword location(s)
cock (n.) Old form(s): Cocke
small ship's boat, dinghy Headword location(s)
cock (n.)
woodcock [known for its foolishness] Headword location(s)
cock (n.) Old form(s): cocke
[of a gun] pistol-hammer, cocking-piece Headword location(s)
cock (n.) Old form(s): cocke
tap, spout [of a wine cask] Headword location(s)
cock (n.)
softened variant of 'God' see also Swearing Headword location(s)
cock and pie, by
by God and the service book see also Swearing Headword location(s)
cock-a-hoop, set Old form(s): cocke a hoope
[unclear meaning] abandon all restraint, put everything into disorder Headword location(s)
cockatrice (n.) Old form(s): Cockeatrice
murderous serpent, basilisk Headword location(s)
cockered (adj.) Old form(s): cockred
spoiled, indulged, pampered Headword location(s)
cockerel (n.) Old form(s): Cockrell
young cock Headword location(s)
cockle (n.)
cockle shell, mussel-shell see also cockle hat Headword location(s)
cockle (n.) Old form(s): Cockell
variety of weed, darnel see also Plants Headword location(s)
cockle hat
hat adorned with a cockle shell [symbol of pilgrimage to the shrine of St James of Compostela] see also cockle (n.) 2 Headword location(s)
cockled (adj.)
having a shell Headword location(s)
cocklight (n.)
morning cock-crow, dawn Headword location(s)
cockney (n.)
milksop, sissy, softy Headword location(s)
cockney (n.)
squeamish woman, pampered lady Headword location(s)
cockpit (n.) Old form(s): Cock-Pit
theatre pit, theatrical arena Headword location(s)
cockshut (n.)
evening twilight [time when poultry were shut away] Headword location(s)
cock-sure (adv.) Old form(s): cocksure
with complete security, with total confidence Headword location(s)
Cocytus (n.)
[pron: ko'siytus] one of the mythological rivers of the underworld, which souls of the dead must cross Headword location(s)
cod (n.)
pod, seed-vessel Headword location(s)
codding (adj.)
lecherous, lustful, lascivious Headword location(s)
codling (n.)
unripe apple, half-grown apple Headword location(s)
codpiece, cod-piece (n.) Old form(s): Cod-peece
penis Headword location(s)
codpiece, cod-piece (n.) Old form(s): cod-peece , Codpeeces
cloth case or pocket worn by a man at the front of breeches or hose; also: what it contains see also Clothing Headword location(s)
coffer (n.)
box, chest Headword location(s)
coffer (n.)
funds, money, wealth Headword location(s)
coffer up (v.)
hoard, store away, lay up securely Headword location(s)
coffer-lid (n.)
lid of a treasure-chest Headword location(s)
coffin (n.) Old form(s): Coffen
pie-crust, pastry mould see also custard-coffin (n.) Headword location(s)
cog (v.) Old form(s): cogg, cogge
cheat, swindle, hoodwink, wheedle Headword location(s)
cog (v.) Old form(s): Cogge
flatter, fawn, sweet-talk Headword location(s)
cogging (adj.) Old form(s): coging
deceiving, cheating, double-crossing Headword location(s)
cognizance (n.) Old form(s): Cognisance
badge, sign, token Headword location(s)
cogscomb (n.)
Welsh pronunciation of 'coxcomb' see also Welsh Headword location(s)
cohere (v.) Old form(s): coheard , co-here
agree, accord, hold together Headword location(s)
coherence (n.)
correspondence, agreement, harmony Headword location(s)
coherent (adj.)
fitting, accordant, agreeable Headword location(s)
cohort (n.)
company of soldiers, military division Headword location(s)
coif, quoif (n.) Old form(s): Quoife, Quoifes
close-fitting cap, nightcap see also Clothing Headword location(s)
coign (n.) Old form(s): Coin
corner of a building, quoin Headword location(s)
coign (n.) Old form(s): Coigne
projecting corner, prominent position Headword location(s)
coign (n.) Old form(s): Crignes
corner [of the earth] Headword location(s)
coil (n.) Old form(s): coile, coiles, coyle
turmoil, disturbance, fuss Headword location(s)
coin (v.) Old form(s): coynes
create fantasies, fabricate, fantasize Headword location(s)
coin (v.) Old form(s): coine , coyn'd , coyne
create, make [as in minting a coin] Headword location(s)
coinage (n.) Old form(s): Coynadge, coynage
invention, fabrication, concoction Headword location(s)
coinage (n.) Old form(s): Coynage
means of making money Headword location(s)
coining (n.)
making coins Headword location(s)
coistrel (n.) Old form(s): Coystrill
groom, low fellow, knave see also custrel (n.) Headword location(s)
Colbrand (n.)
medieval Danish champion giant, killed by Sir Guy of Warwick at Winchester see also Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore Headword location(s)
Colbrand (n.)
medieval Danish champion giant, killed by Sir Guy of Warwick at Winchester see also Guy, Sir 1 Headword location(s)
Colchos (n.)
Colchis, ancient region at the eastern end of the Black Sea; in mythology, home of the Golden Fleece see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
chaste, modest, lacking sensual passion Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
hopeless, apathetic, miserable Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
empty, bare, lacking life Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
calm, cool, deliberate Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
unruffled, impassive, unimpassioned Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
gloomy, depressed, dispirited Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
bad, unwelcome, disagreeable Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
indifferent, unenthusiastic, uninterested Headword location(s)
cold (adj.)
ineffective, unattended to, coldly received Headword location(s)
cold (n.)
coldness, chill Headword location(s)
coldly (adv.)
in a cold form, as cold dishes Headword location(s)
coldly (adv.)
lightly, with indifference, unenthusiastically Headword location(s)
coldly (adv.)
calmly, coolly, objectively, rationally Headword location(s)
cold-moving (adj.) Old form(s): cold mouing
cool, chilling, distant Headword location(s)
coldness (n.) Old form(s): coldnesse
indifference, apathy, passionless quality Headword location(s)
coleagued (adj.)
joined, supported, in league see also colleagued, coleagued (adj.) Headword location(s)
Colebrook (n.)
Colnbrook, near Windsor, W of London see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
collar, colour (n.)
noose, hangman's halter see also colours, fear no Headword location(s)
collars of esses
chains made of S-shaped links [part of the insignia of knighthood] Headword location(s)
collateral (adj.) Old form(s): Colaterall
indirect, subordinate, accessory Headword location(s)
collateral (adj.) Old form(s): colaterall
[astronomy, of the movement of the spheres] parallel, side by side see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
Collatine (n.)
[pron: 'kolatiyn] husband of Lucrece see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Collatine (n.)
[pron: 'kolatiyn] husband of Lucrece see also Lucrece, Lucretia 1 Headword location(s)
Collatium (n.)
[pron: ko'latium] city of Collatine, husband of Lucrece see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
colleagued, coleagued (adj.)
joined, supported, in league Headword location(s)
collect (v.)
see, perceive, pick up Headword location(s)
collect (v.)
gather in evidence Headword location(s)
collected (adj.)
composed, self-possessed, cool Headword location(s)
collection (n.)
deduction, inference, gathering of meaning Headword location(s)
collection (n.)
accumulation [i.e. of words and phrases] Headword location(s)
collied (adj.)
blackened, darkened, murky Headword location(s)
collied (adj.)
clouded, blackened, muddied Headword location(s)
collier (n.) Old form(s): Colliar, Colliars
coalman, coal-vendor Headword location(s)
collop (n.)
[piece of flesh] offspring, flesh and blood Headword location(s)
collusion (n.)
malapropism for ‘allusion’ Headword location(s)
Colmekill (n.)
Iona, island off the W coast of Scotland; once the traditional burial place for Scottish kings see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
coloquintida (n.)
bitter-apple, colocynth Headword location(s)
Colossus (n.)
huge bronze statue of Apollo, which bestrode the harbour entrance to the port of Rhodes see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
Colossus (n.)
huge bronze statue of Apollo, which bestrode the harbour entrance to the port of Rhodes see also Apollo (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
colossus-wise (adv.) Old form(s): Calossus-wise
like a colossus, with legs astride Headword location(s)
colour (n.)
type, kind, nature Headword location(s)
colour (n.) Old form(s): cullor
semblance, outward appearance, character Headword location(s)
colour (n.)
pretext, pretence Headword location(s)
colour (n.)
good ground, convincing reason, excuse Headword location(s)
colour (n.)
suitable appearance, appropriate character Headword location(s)
colour (n.)
battle-flag, ensign, standard, banner see also colours (n.) Headword location(s)
colour (v.) Old form(s): colourd
disguise, conceal, cloak Headword location(s)
colour (v.)
explain, make plausible, excuse Headword location(s)
colour (v.) Old form(s): colour'd
dye, stain a new colour Headword location(s)
colourable (adj.)
capable of being interpreted in many ways, conveniently plausible Headword location(s)
coloured (adj.)
complexioned, with colour in one's cheeks Headword location(s)
colours (n.) Old form(s): Colours
colour-ensigns, standard-bearers Headword location(s)
colours (n.) Old form(s): collours , Colours, coullours
battle-flags, ensigns, standards, banners see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
colours (n.) Old form(s): collours
emblems, badges Headword location(s)
colours, fear no Old form(s): feare, colours
fear no enemy, fear nothing see also collar (n.) Headword location(s)
colt (n.)
foolish youth, callow ass Headword location(s)
colt (n.)
whore, wanton, lascivious thing Headword location(s)
colt (v.)
trick, dupe, fool Headword location(s)
colt (v.)
have sexual intercourse Headword location(s)
colt's tooth
youthful inclinations, sportive impulses Headword location(s)
co-mate (n.) Old form(s): Coe-mates
companion, fellow, comrade Headword location(s)
comb (n.) Old form(s): Combe
honeycomb Headword location(s)
combat (n.) Old form(s): Combate
duel, trial by duel Headword location(s)
combinate (adj.) Old form(s): combynate
betrothed, contracted, promised Headword location(s)
combination (n.)
alliance, league, treaty Headword location(s)
combine (v.)
bind, constrain, oblige Headword location(s)
combine (v.)
unite in harmony, be at one Headword location(s)
combustion (n.)
tumult, confusion, disorder Headword location(s)
combustious (adj.)
combustible, flammable, inflammable Headword location(s)
come (v.)
become, grow, come to be Headword location(s)
come (v.)
come to pass, happen, turn out Headword location(s)
come (v.)
speak, talk, express oneself Headword location(s)
come (v.)
[expressing impatience, incredulity, exasperation] come on, come off it see also Discourse markers Headword location(s)
come about (v.)
turn out to be true, be fulfilled Headword location(s)
come about (v.)
change direction, veer round Headword location(s)
come away (v.)
come here, come on Headword location(s)
come by (v.)
find, acquire, come across Headword location(s)
come cut and long tail Old form(s): long-taile, taile
[whether a horse or dog has its tail docked or not] whatever happens, come what may Headword location(s)
come forth (v.)
come into existence, be displayed Headword location(s)
come home
rebound, come back [on] Headword location(s)
come in (v.)
approach, move towards Headword location(s)
come in (v.)
submit, reconcile, yield Headword location(s)
come near (v.) Old form(s): neere , nere
enter, come in/into Headword location(s)
come near (v.) Old form(s): neare , neere
begin to understand, start to appreciate Headword location(s)
come of (v.)
descend from Headword location(s)
come off (v.)
turn out, result Headword location(s)
come off (v.)
escape, get away Headword location(s)
come off (v.) Old form(s): comming
leave the field of combat, disengage Headword location(s)
come off (v.)
pay up, settle up Headword location(s)
come off (v.)
come away, leave Headword location(s)
come over (v.) Old form(s): ouer
exceed, surpass Headword location(s)
come over (v.) Old form(s): ore , o're
overshadow, overwhelm, exercise influence over Headword location(s)
come to (v.) Old form(s): vnto
achieve, attain, arrive at Headword location(s)
come up (v.) Old form(s): vp
come into fashion, become trendy Headword location(s)
come up (v.)
come forward [from the rear], reach, advance Headword location(s)
come upon (v.) Old form(s): vpon
approach, descend on Headword location(s)
come what come may
come what may, whatever happens Headword location(s)
come, let it
[drinking call] pass it round Headword location(s)
comeddle (v.)
mix, blend, mingle together see also commeddle (v.) Headword location(s)
comedian (n.)
actor, stage player Headword location(s)
comely (adj.)
graceful, becoming, decent Headword location(s)
comely (adv.) Old form(s): comly
gracefully, fittingly, decorously Headword location(s)
comer (n.) Old form(s): commer
newcomer, arrival, new visitor Headword location(s)
comfect (n.)
sweetmeat, sugar-plum, comfit Headword location(s)
comfit-maker (n.)
confectioner, maker of sweetmeats Headword location(s)
comfort (n.)
encouragement, support, hope Headword location(s)
comfort (n.)
recovery, relief, cure Headword location(s)
comfort (n.)
clemency, benevolence, mercy Headword location(s)
comfort (n.)
happiness, joy, cheerfulness Headword location(s)
comfort (v.)
assist, help, give aid to Headword location(s)
comfort (v.)
encourage, condone, countenance Headword location(s)
comfort (v.)
have pity on, console, relieve Headword location(s)
comfort (v.)
take comfort, take heart, console oneself Headword location(s)
comfortable (adj.)
cheerful, cheery, light-hearted Headword location(s)
comfortable (adj.)
comforting, encouraging, reassuring Headword location(s)
comic (adj.) Old form(s): Comick
amusing, mirthful, causing merriment Headword location(s)
coming-in, comings-in (n.) Old form(s): comming in , Commings in
income, revenue, yield Headword location(s)
comingle (v.)
mix, blend, mingle together see also commeddle (v.) Headword location(s)
coming-on (adj.) Old form(s): comming-on
amenable, agreeable, compliant Headword location(s)
comma (n.)
[subordinate part of a sentence] detail, jot Headword location(s)
comma (n.)
pause, interval, interlude Headword location(s)
command (n.)
troop, body of men, force Headword location(s)
command (n.)
position of authority, superior role Headword location(s)
command (n.)
orders, direction Headword location(s)
command (n.)
authority, commanding power Headword location(s)
command (v.)
have at one's disposal, be entrusted with Headword location(s)
command (v.)
entrust, authorize, delegate Headword location(s)
command (v.)
force, control, drive Headword location(s)
command (v.)
demand [from], order to be given [from] Headword location(s)
command, at / upon Old form(s): vpon
at one's disposal, at one's pleasure Headword location(s)
commanded (adj.)
forced, feigned, contrived Headword location(s)
commander (n.)
victor, champion, conqueror Headword location(s)
commandment, commandement (n.) Old form(s): commandement, command'ment, Commaundement
command, instruction, order Headword location(s)
commandment, commandement (n.) Old form(s): commandement
control, authority, sovereignty [over] Headword location(s)
commeddle, comeddle (v.)
mix, blend, mingle together Headword location(s)
commence (v.)
admit to a university degree; give a good start to, make fit Headword location(s)
commend (n.)
commendation, support, praise Headword location(s)
commend (n.)
(plural) greeting, compliment, remembrance Headword location(s)
commend (v.)
show well, set off to advantage Headword location(s)
commend (v.) Old form(s): cōmended
convey greetings, present kind regards see also Farewells Headword location(s)
commend (v.) Old form(s): cōmended
convey greetings, present kind regards see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
commend (v.)
commit, entrust, hand over Headword location(s)
commend (v.) Old form(s): cõmend
praise, admire, extol Headword location(s)
commend (v.)
present, introduce, bring [for favourable acceptance] Headword location(s)
commend (v.)
declare, offer, direct Headword location(s)
commendable (n.)
praiseworthy, deserving of approval Headword location(s)
commendation (n.)
introduction, approval, endorsement Headword location(s)
commendation (n.)
recommendation, commending, praise Headword location(s)
commendation (n.)
(plural) regards, compliments, greetings Headword location(s)
comment (n.)
observation, consideration Headword location(s)
comment (n.)
criticism, objection, carping remark Headword location(s)
comment (v.)
speculate, conjecture, give an opinion Headword location(s)
comment (v.)
meditate, ponder, cogitate Headword location(s)
commenting (n.)
meditation, pondering, cogitation Headword location(s)
commerce (n.) Old form(s): Comerce, commerse
dealings, transactions, intercourse Headword location(s)
commission (n.)
warrant, authority [to act] Headword location(s)
commission (n.)
command, authority, power Headword location(s)
commission (n.)
formal body comprising justices of the peace Headword location(s)
commission (n.)
authoritative charge, government instruction Headword location(s)
commission (n.)
delegation, body of officials Headword location(s)
commissioner (n.)
official acting for the king in his absence Headword location(s)
commit (v.)
commit adultery, offend, fornicate Headword location(s)
commit (v.)
send to jail, put in custody, imprison Headword location(s)
commit (v.)
give in charge, consign, send in confinement Headword location(s)
commit (v.)
sin, transgress, do wrong Headword location(s)
commix (v.) Old form(s): comixt, commxit
mix together, mingle, combine Headword location(s)
commixion, commixtion (n.)
commixture, make-up, physical blending Headword location(s)
commixture (n.)
composition, compound, union Headword location(s)
commixture (n.)
complexion, mingling of colour Headword location(s)
commodious (adj.)
accommodating, compliant, obliging Headword location(s)
commodity (n.)
(plural) goods, wares, merchandise Headword location(s)
commodity (n.) Old form(s): commoditie
supply, quantity, stock, consignment Headword location(s)
commodity (n.) Old form(s): commoditie
asset, advantage, benefit Headword location(s)
commodity (n.) Old form(s): commoditie
profit, gain, proceeds Headword location(s)
commodity (n.) Old form(s): commoditie
self-interest, desire for gain, expediency Headword location(s)
common (adj.)
of ordinary people, of the masses Headword location(s)
common (adj.) Old form(s): cōmon
average, usual, general, ordinary Headword location(s)
common (adj.)
below the rank of gentleman, without rank Headword location(s)
common (adj.)
cheap, vulgar, promiscuous Headword location(s)
common (adj.)
public, open, outdoor Headword location(s)
common (adj.)
indiscriminate, general, affecting everyone Headword location(s)
common (n.)
public property, common land, open pasture Headword location(s)
common (n.) Old form(s): Common
state, people, community Headword location(s)
common (n.)
common people, ordinary citizens Headword location(s)
common (n.)
commonplace, ordinary, average Headword location(s)
common (n.)
vernacular, everyday speech Headword location(s)
common house (n.)
brothel Headword location(s)
common, in
[of land] in common possession, for the whole community Headword location(s)
commonalty (n.)
common people, community Headword location(s)
commoner (n.)
whore, harlot, prostitute Headword location(s)
commoner (n.)
citizen, denizen, member Headword location(s)
common-hackneyed (adj.) Old form(s): common hackney'd
made commonplace by habitual exposure, cheapened Headword location(s)
common-kissing (adj.)
touching everyone Headword location(s)
commonplace (n.) Old form(s): common place
commonplace book, collection, compilation Headword location(s)
commons (n.)
common people, ordinary citizens Headword location(s)
commonty (n.)
malapropism for ‘comedy’ see also comonty (n.) Headword location(s)
commonweal, commonwealth (n.) Old form(s): a Common-weale, Commonweale, Common-weale, Commonweales, Common-wealth , Cõmonwealth
state, nation, community, body politic Headword location(s)
commotion (n.)
insurrection, rebellion, sedition Headword location(s)
commotion (n.)
perturbation, agitation, disturbed excitement Headword location(s)
commune (v.) Old form(s): common
share, participate [in] Headword location(s)
commune (v.)
talk, converse, discourse Headword location(s)
communicate (v.)
share [in], partake [of], participate [in] Headword location(s)
communication (n.)
discussion, conference, debate Headword location(s)
community (n.) Old form(s): Communitie
commonness, familiarity, everyday acquaintance Headword location(s)
commutual, comutual (adj.) Old form(s): comutuall
mutual, joint, answering to each other Headword location(s)
comonty, commonty (n.) Old form(s): Comontie
malapropism for ‘comedy’ Headword location(s)
compact (adj.)
made up, composed see also well-compact (adj.) Headword location(s)
compact (adj.)
allied, in league, in collusion Headword location(s)
compact (n.)
agreement, contract, covenant Headword location(s)
compact (v.)
consolidate, confirm, strengthen Headword location(s)
compact (v.)
compound, make up firmly, consolidate Headword location(s)
companion (n.)
rogue, rascal, fellow Headword location(s)
companion (n.)
associate, aide, comrade Headword location(s)
companion (v.)
make a companion of, join in fellowship Headword location(s)
companionship, of
belonging to one company, in a single party Headword location(s)
company (n.)
group of people, party, band Headword location(s)
company (n.) Old form(s): Companie
group of followers, band of retainers Headword location(s)
company (n.)
companion, associate, comrade Headword location(s)
company (n.)
(plural) companionship, fellowship, comradeship Headword location(s)
company (v.)
accompany, keep company with Headword location(s)
comparative (adj.) Old form(s): comparatiue
good at making comparisons; insulting, abusive Headword location(s)
comparative (adj.) Old form(s): Comparatiue
as a means of comparison Headword location(s)
comparative (n.) Old form(s): Comparatiue
comparison-maker, insult-dealer; or: rival Headword location(s)
compare (n.)
comparison, simile, analogy Headword location(s)
compare (v.)
vie, rival, compete Headword location(s)
compare, above Old form(s): aboue
beyond comparison Headword location(s)
comparison (n.)
act of comparing, quibbling, equivocation Headword location(s)
comparison (n.)
superior trait, outshining point Headword location(s)
comparison (n.)
jibing allusion, scoffing analogy Headword location(s)
compartner (n.)
associate, partner Headword location(s)
compass (n.) Old form(s): Compasse
circlet, encircling band Headword location(s)
compass (n.) Old form(s): compasse
range, reach, limit, scope Headword location(s)
compass (n.) Old form(s): compasse
moderation, bounds, due limits Headword location(s)
compass (n.) Old form(s): compasse
circle, circumference, bound Headword location(s)
compass (n.) Old form(s): compasse
regularity, proportion, measure Headword location(s)
compass (n.)
revolution, circuit of time Headword location(s)
compass (n.) Old form(s): compasse
circumference, round measurement Headword location(s)
compass (v.) Old form(s): compasse , compast
accomplish, fulfil, achieve, bring about Headword location(s)
compass (v.) Old form(s): compasse , compast
surround, trap, ring in Headword location(s)
compass (v.) Old form(s): compasse
embrace, enfold Headword location(s)
compass (v.) Old form(s): compass'd
bend into a circle, make to curve round Headword location(s)
compass (v.) Old form(s): compasse
go around, orbit, make a circuit of Headword location(s)
compass (v.) Old form(s): compast
surround, be in the middle of Headword location(s)
compass (v.) Old form(s): compast
go round with, travel about with; or: obtain, lay hold of Headword location(s)
compass (v.) Old form(s): compasse , copasse
win, obtain, attain Headword location(s)
compassed (adj.) Old form(s): compast
curved, rounded, arched Headword location(s)
compassion (v.)
have compassion on, pity, be sorry for Headword location(s)
compassionate (adj.)
full of lamentation, piteously appealing Headword location(s)
compeer (n.) Old form(s): compiers
companion, associate, fellow Headword location(s)
compeer (v.) Old form(s): compeeres
equal, match, be the peer of Headword location(s)
compelled (adj.) Old form(s): compel'd
constrained, forced, of necessity Headword location(s)
compelled (adj.) Old form(s): compel'd
enforced, involuntary, unsought Headword location(s)
competence (n.)
sufficiency, adequate supply Headword location(s)
competency (n.) Old form(s): competencie
means of life, sufficiency Headword location(s)
competency (n.) Old form(s): competencie
sufficiency without excess, modest means Headword location(s)
competent, computent (adj.)
equivalent, sufficient, adequate Headword location(s)
competent, computent (adj.) Old form(s): computent
to be reckoned with, needing to be settled Headword location(s)
competitor (n.)
partner, associate, colleague Headword location(s)
competitor (n.)
fellow-candidate Headword location(s)
compile (v.)
compose, create in writing Headword location(s)
complain (v.) Old form(s): complain'd , complaine
lament, bewail, bemoan Headword location(s)
complaining (n.)
grievance, complaint, gripe Headword location(s)
complaining (n.)
lamentation, sorrowing, mourning Headword location(s)
complement (n.)
example of good manners, instance of proper behaviour see also compliment (n.) Headword location(s)
complete, compleat (adj.) Old form(s): compleat , Compleate
accomplished, consummate, thorough Headword location(s)
complete, compleat (adj.) Old form(s): compleat , compleate
fully equipped, with everything present Headword location(s)
complexion (n.)
natural trait, disposition, temperament, nature Headword location(s)
complexion (n.)
constitution, physical make-up, outward appearance Headword location(s)
complexion (n.) Old form(s): complection
appearance, look, colouring Headword location(s)
complice (n.)
accomplice, confederate, associate Headword location(s)
compliment, complement (n.) Old form(s): Complement
ceremony, etiquette, protocol Headword location(s)
compliment, complement (n.) Old form(s): Complement
show, display, exhibition Headword location(s)
compliment, complement (n.) Old form(s): complement
accomplishment, finished quality Headword location(s)
compliment, complement (n.) Old form(s): Complements
example of good manners, instance of proper behaviour Headword location(s)
complimental (adj.) Old form(s): complementall
ceremonial, courteous, full of compliments Headword location(s)
complot (n.)
plot, conspiracy, covert plan Headword location(s)
complot (v.)
plot together, collude Headword location(s)
comply (v.) Old form(s): Complie
observe the formalities, show polite conduct Headword location(s)
comply (v.)
satisfy, fulfil, accomplish Headword location(s)
compose (v.)
reach agreement, make a settlement Headword location(s)
compose (v.) Old form(s): compos'd
make up, produce, fashion Headword location(s)
composed (adj.)
elaborately constructed, well put together Headword location(s)
composition (n.) Old form(s): composion
settlement, truce, coming to terms Headword location(s)
composition (n.)
putting together, making up Headword location(s)
composition (n.)
consistency, compatibility, coherence Headword location(s)
composition (n.)
agreed settlement, expected arrangement Headword location(s)
composition (n.)
constitution, make-up, state [of mind and body] Headword location(s)
composition (n.)
arrangement, agreement, bargain Headword location(s)
composture (n.)
compost, manure Headword location(s)
composure (n.)
character, temperament, make-up Headword location(s)
composure (n.)
combination, bond, coming together Headword location(s)
compound (adj.)
composed of the elements Headword location(s)
compound (n.)
union, combination, association Headword location(s)
compound (n.)
lump, composition, mass Headword location(s)
compound (v.)
come to terms, reach an agreement Headword location(s)
compound (v.)
put together, construct, compose Headword location(s)
compound (v.)
mix, mingle, combine Headword location(s)
compound (v.) Old form(s): cōpound
agree, settle Headword location(s)
compounded (adj.)
blended, mingled, combined, made up Headword location(s)
comprehend (v.)
take in, include, incorporate Headword location(s)
comprehend (v.)
malapropism for ‘apprehend’ Headword location(s)
comprimise (v.)
variant form of ‘compromise’ Headword location(s)
compromise (n.) Old form(s): compremises , compremize, comprimize
settlement, solution, amicable arrangement Headword location(s)
compromise (v.) Old form(s): compremyz'd
reach agreement, come to terms Headword location(s)
compt (n.)
reckoning, day of judgement Headword location(s)
compt, in
held in trust, subject to account Headword location(s)
compter (n.)
round piece of metal used for counting see also counter (n.) Headword location(s)
comptible (adj.)
sensitive, thin-skinned, impressionable Headword location(s)
comptless Old form(s): comptlesse
incalculable, inestimable, immeasurable Headword location(s)
comptroller (n.)
steward, master of ceremonies Headword location(s)
compulsatory, compulsative (adj.) Old form(s): Compulsatiue
involving compulsion, subject to force Headword location(s)
compulsive (adj.) Old form(s): compulsiue
driving onward, forcing forward Headword location(s)
compunctious (adj.)
remorseful, contrite, conscience-stricken Headword location(s)
computation (n.)
working out, reasoning, cogitation Headword location(s)
computent (adj.)
equivalent, sufficient, adequate see also competent (adj.) Headword location(s)
comutual (adj.)
mutual, joint, answering to each other see also commutual (adj.) Headword location(s)
con (v.) Old form(s): cond , con'd , conn'd , conne
learn by heart, commit to memory Headword location(s)
con (v.)
express, offer, give Headword location(s)
concave (adj.) Old form(s): concaue
hollow, empty Headword location(s)
concave (adj.) Old form(s): Concaue
hollowed out, overhanging Headword location(s)
concavity (n.)
concave quality, curvature, hollowness Headword location(s)
conceal (v.) Old form(s): conceale
malapropism for ‘reveal’ Headword location(s)
concealed (adj.) Old form(s): conceal'd
unrevealed, kept secret, unacknowledged Headword location(s)
concealed (adj.)
hidden, secret, offering a hiding-place Headword location(s)
concealment (n.) Old form(s): concealements
something to be concealed, secret Headword location(s)
concealment (n.) Old form(s): Concealements
secret arts, esoteric knowledge, mystery Headword location(s)
conceit (n.)
trinket, fancy article, bauble Headword location(s)
conceit (n.)
understanding, intelligence, apprehension Headword location(s)
conceit (n.) Old form(s): conceite
imagination, fancy, wit Headword location(s)
conceit (n.) Old form(s): conceites
imagining, brooding, fanciful thought Headword location(s)
conceit (n.) Old form(s): Conceipt , Conceite
design, ingenuity, conception Headword location(s)
conceit (n.)
view, opinion, judgement Headword location(s)
conceit (n.) Old form(s): Conceipt
notion, idea, thought Headword location(s)
conceit (v.)
conceive an idea [of], think, imagine Headword location(s)
conceited (adj.) Old form(s): cōceited, conceipted
ingenious, clever, well-devised Headword location(s)
conceited (adj.)
of the same opinion, minded Headword location(s)
conceitless (adj.) Old form(s): conceitlesse
dense, witless, unintelligent Headword location(s)
conceive (v.) Old form(s): conceiu'd , conceiue
imagine, fancy Headword location(s)
conceive (v.) Old form(s): conceiue, conceiv'd, conceyue
understand, comprehend, follow Headword location(s)
conceive (v.) Old form(s): conceiue , concieue
think, hold an opinion Headword location(s)
conceive (v.) Old form(s): Conceiue
begin to feel, take into the mind Headword location(s)
conceive (v.) Old form(s): conceyu'd
devise, form, conceptualize Headword location(s)
conceiving (n.) Old form(s): conceyuing
imagination, insight, mental creativity Headword location(s)
conception (n.)
design, plan, notion Headword location(s)
conception (n.)
imagining, supposition, fanciful thought Headword location(s)
conception (n.)
thinking, impression, suspicion Headword location(s)
conceptious (adj.)
prolific, teeming, fruitful Headword location(s)
concern (v.) Old form(s): concerne
befit, suit with, accord with Headword location(s)
concern (v.) Old form(s): concernes
be important to, be the concern of Headword location(s)
concern (v.) Old form(s): concernes
be of importance, be of concern Headword location(s)
concernancy (n.)
import, relevance, purpose Headword location(s)
concerning (n.)
concern, affair, matter Headword location(s)
conclude (v.)
prove the truth, settle the matter Headword location(s)
conclude (v.)
come to a decision, make an agreement Headword location(s)
conclude (v.)
come to terms, reach accord [over] Headword location(s)
conclude (v.)
end, finish, close see also Discourse markers Headword location(s)
conclude (v.)
decide, resolve, settle Headword location(s)
conclusion (n.)
outcome, upshot, final result Headword location(s)
conclusion (n.)
inference, deduction, logical conclusion Headword location(s)
conclusion (n.)
experiment, investigation Headword location(s)
conclusion (n.)
consummation, resolution, outcome Headword location(s)
conclusion (n.)
judgement, opinion, power of appraisal Headword location(s)
conclusion (n.)
riddle, enigma, conundrum Headword location(s)
conclusions, try
experiment, see what happens Headword location(s)
concord (n.)
harmony, tunefulness Headword location(s)
concordant (adj.)
harmonious, tuneful, melodious Headword location(s)
concordant (adj.)
agreeing as one, harmonious, of one heart and mind Headword location(s)
concupiscible (adj.)
hotly desiring, sensual, voluptuous Headword location(s)
concupy (n.) Old form(s): concupie
concubine, mistress; or: concupiscence, lust Headword location(s)
condemn (v.) Old form(s): condemn'd
blame, criticize, censure Headword location(s)
condemn (v.)
discredit, disparage Headword location(s)
condemned (adj.)
damned, confounded, blameworthy Headword location(s)
condescend (v.) Old form(s): condiscend
agree, consent, assent Headword location(s)
condign (adj.) Old form(s): condigne
deserving, well-deserved, fitting Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
disposition, temper, mood, character Headword location(s)
condition (n.) Old form(s): condicion
position, social rank, station Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
nature, state, circumstances Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
settlement, terms, pact Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
quality, behaviour, attribute, habit Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
state, way of life Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
contract, covenant, agreement Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
matter, affair, concern Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
accepted rule, agreed procedure Headword location(s)
condition (n.)
provision, stipulation, proviso Headword location(s)
condition (v.) Old form(s): condition'd
make subject to a condition Headword location(s)
conditionally (adv.)
on condition, providing Headword location(s)
condole (v.)
lament, grieve, express great sorrow Headword location(s)
condole (v.)
grieve with, express sympathy with Headword location(s)
condolement (n.)
grief, sorrowing, lamenting Headword location(s)
condolement (n.)
[unclear meaning] share-out, tangible expression of thanks Headword location(s)
condoling (adj.)
moving, affecting, poignant Headword location(s)
conduce (v.)
lead, tend, contribute Headword location(s)
conduce (v.)
go on, carry on, take place Headword location(s)
conduct (n.)
leadership, command Headword location(s)
conduct (n.)
escort, attendant, guide Headword location(s)
conduct (n.)
care, protection Headword location(s)
conduct (n.)
guidance, direction Headword location(s)
conduct (n.)
conductor, leader, director Headword location(s)
conduct (v.)
carry, convey, direct Headword location(s)
conductor (n.)
leader, commander, chief Headword location(s)
conduit (n.)
channel, outflowing, water-spout, fountain Headword location(s)
conduit (n.)
channel, pipe, aqueduct Headword location(s)
conduit (n.)
channel, passage, vein Headword location(s)
confection (n.)
medicinal preparation, mixture of drugs Headword location(s)
confectionary (n.) Old form(s): Confectionarie
sweetmeat factory, sweet-shop, candy-store Headword location(s)
confederacy (n.) Old form(s): Confederacie
alliance, conspiracy, plot, united opposition Headword location(s)
confederacy (n.) Old form(s): Confederacie
complicity, collusion, connivance Headword location(s)
confederate (adj.)
acting as an ally, in league Headword location(s)
confederate (v.)
ally, enter into a league, conspire Headword location(s)
confer (v.)
chat, talk together, gossip Headword location(s)
conference (n.)
conversation, talk, discourse Headword location(s)
conference (n.)
debate, argument, discussion Headword location(s)
confess (v.) Old form(s): confesse , confest
acknowledge, recognize, admit Headword location(s)
confess (v.) Old form(s): confesse
be honest, be frank Headword location(s)
confession (n.)
acknowledgement, avowal Headword location(s)
confessor (n.)
boaster, braggart [of love affairs] Headword location(s)
confidence (n.)
reliance, trust, faith Headword location(s)
confidence (n.)
malapropism for ‘conference’ Headword location(s)
confidence (n.)
over-confidence, over-assurance, presumption Headword location(s)
confident (adj.)
trusting, complacent, self-assured Headword location(s)
confident (adj.)
trusting, trustful, ready to confide Headword location(s)
confine (n.)
prison, place of confinement Headword location(s)
confine (n.)
territory, region, domain Headword location(s)
confine (n.)
limit, bound, domain Headword location(s)
confine (n.)
confinement, restraint, limitation Headword location(s)
confine (v.)
enclose, retain, contain Headword location(s)
confine (v.) Old form(s): confinde
banish, remove, place under restriction Headword location(s)
confined (adj.)
bounded, enclosed, rimmed Headword location(s)
confineless (adj.) Old form(s): confinelesse
boundless, unlimited, endless Headword location(s)
confiner (n.)
inhabitant, dweller, resident Headword location(s)
confirm (v.) Old form(s): confirme
encourage, strengthen, make firm Headword location(s)
confirmed (adj.) Old form(s): confirm'd
resolute, determined, purposeful Headword location(s)
confirmity (n.) Old form(s): Confirmities
malapropism for ‘infirmity’ Headword location(s)
confix (v.)
fix firmly, fasten, bind Headword location(s)
conflux (n.)
confluence, conjunction, flowing together Headword location(s)
conformable (adj.)
compliant, submissive, tractable Headword location(s)
confound (v.)
discomfit, defeat, put to shame Headword location(s)
confound (v.) Old form(s): confoundes , Counfound
destroy, overthrow, ruin Headword location(s)
confound (v.)
amaze, dumbfound, stun Headword location(s)
confound (v.)
[of time] waste, consume, squander Headword location(s)
confound (v.)
mix up, become indistinguishable Headword location(s)
confound (v.)
spend, take up, consume Headword location(s)
confound (v.)
challenge, defy, overturn Headword location(s)
confound (v.)
make as nothing, do away with Headword location(s)
confound (v.)
mar, corrupt, spoil Headword location(s)
confounded (adj.)
destroyed, ruined, wrecked Headword location(s)
confounding (adj.)
destructive, ruinous, causing total confusion Headword location(s)
confusion (n.)
disturbance, distraction, agitation [of the mind] Headword location(s)
confusion (n.)
destruction, overthrow, ruin Headword location(s)
confusion (n.)
calamity, disaster, catastrophe Headword location(s)
confusion (n.)
outburst, disorder, commotion Headword location(s)
confusions, try Old form(s): trie
malapropism for ‘try conclusions’ [= see what happens] see also conclusions, try Headword location(s)
confutation (n.)
rebuttal, refutation, disproof Headword location(s)
confute (v.)
disprove, contradict, rebut Headword location(s)
confute (v.)
overcome, confound, bring to nought Headword location(s)
congeal (v.) Old form(s): Congeal'd
coagulate, curdle, clot Headword location(s)
congealed (adj.)
icy, freezing, hail-filled Headword location(s)
congealment (n.) Old form(s): congealement
congealed mess, clotted blood Headword location(s)
congee, congie (v.) Old form(s): congied
take ceremonious leave of, pay formal respects upon departure Headword location(s)
congee, congie (v.) Old form(s): Conge
curtsy reverently, make a formal bow Headword location(s)
conger (n.)
type of sea-eel Headword location(s)
congest (v.)
collect, gather, bring together Headword location(s)
congratulate (v.)
salute, pay respects to Headword location(s)
congree (v.)
accord, come together in agreement Headword location(s)
congreet (v.)
greet one another, exchange greetings Headword location(s)
congregation (n.)
mass, gathering, assemblage Headword location(s)
congrue (v.)
agree, accord, concur Headword location(s)
congruent (adj.)
fitting, apt, suitable Headword location(s)
conject (v.)
conjecture, speculate, imagine Headword location(s)
conjectural (adj.) Old form(s): connecturall
suspicious, full of misgiving, speculative Headword location(s)
conjecture (n.) Old form(s): coniecture, coniectures
suspicion, misgiving, evil doubt Headword location(s)
conjecture (n.) Old form(s): Coniecture
supposition, imaginary case Headword location(s)
conjecture (n.) Old form(s): coniectures
surmise, guess, supposition Headword location(s)
conjecture (n.) Old form(s): coniecture
forecast, prediction, prognostication Headword location(s)
conjoin (v.) Old form(s): conioyn'd , conioynes
unite, join together Headword location(s)
conjoin (v.) Old form(s): co-ioyne , conioynd
make contact, come together Headword location(s)
conjointly (adv.) Old form(s): conioyntly
together, in unison, in conjunction Headword location(s)
conjunct (adj.)
coupled, conjoined, united Headword location(s)
conjunct (adj.)
[Q variant] coupled, conjoined, united Headword location(s)
conjunction (n.) Old form(s): coniunction
united forces, joint association see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
conjunction (n.) Old form(s): Coniunction
union, uniting, joining together Headword location(s)
conjunction (n.)
apparent coming together of heavenly bodies as seen from Earth see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
conjunctive (adj.) Old form(s): coniunctiue
closely united, intimately joined, allied Headword location(s)
conjuration (n.) Old form(s): Coniuration
entreaty, injunction, solemn appeal Headword location(s)
conjuration (n.) Old form(s): Coniuration, Coniurations
incantation, invocation of spirits Headword location(s)
conjure (v.) Old form(s): coniur'd , coniure , coniures
ask solemnly, entreat earnestly, beseech Headword location(s)
conjure (v.) Old form(s): coniure
put a spell on, charm, bewitch Headword location(s)
conjure (v.) Old form(s): coniure , coniured
control, constrain [by invoking divine powers] Headword location(s)
conjure (v.) Old form(s): coniure , coniures
engage in magic, cast spells, invoke supernatural aid Headword location(s)
conjure (v.) Old form(s): coniur'd , coniure
call up, bring out, produce Headword location(s)
conjure (v.) Old form(s): coniure
expel evil spirits from, exorcise Headword location(s)
conjure (v.)
bring about [as if by magic], cause to appear Headword location(s)
conjure up (v.) Old form(s): coniur'd vp, coniure , coniure vp
bring about [as if by magic], cause to appear Headword location(s)
conjured (adj.) Old form(s): coniur'd
made powerful by spells, magically influencing Headword location(s)
conjurer (n.)
exorcist, sorcerer, raiser of spirits see also conjuror (n.) Headword location(s)
conjurer, conjuror (n.) Old form(s): Coniurer
exorcist, sorcerer, raiser of spirits Headword location(s)
conjuring (n.)
entreaty, invocation, incantation Headword location(s)
connectural (adj.)
suspicious, full of misgiving, speculative see also conjectural (adj.) Headword location(s)
connive at (v.) Old form(s): conniue
look indulgently on, cooperate with Headword location(s)
consanguineous (adj.) Old form(s): consanguinious
related in blood, of the same family Headword location(s)
consanguinity (n.) Old form(s): consanguinitie
kinship, blood relationship Headword location(s)
conscience (n.)
real knowledge, inner conviction, true understanding Headword location(s)
conscience (n.)
internal reflection, inner voice, inmost thought Headword location(s)
conscience (n.)
sense of indebtedness, feeling of obligation Headword location(s)
conscience, in my
to my mind see also Discourse markers Headword location(s)
conscionable (adj.)
[unclear] conscientious, dedicated, scrupulous Headword location(s)
consecrate (adj.)
consecrated, blessed, sanctified Headword location(s)
consent (n.)
opinion, feeling, counsel Headword location(s)
consent (n.)
agreement, accord, unanimity, compact Headword location(s)
consent (v.)
agree, concur, acquiesce Headword location(s)
consequence (n.)
importance, weighty matter Headword location(s)
consequence (n.)
course of events, subsequent happenings Headword location(s)
consequence (n.)
upshot, outcome, sequel Headword location(s)
consequence, in this
in the following way Headword location(s)
consequently (adv.)
subsequently, later, then Headword location(s)
conserve (n.) Old form(s): Conserues
(plural) confections, sweetmeats, candied fruits Headword location(s)
conserve (n.) Old form(s): Conserues
(plural) preserve, store Headword location(s)
conserve (v.) Old form(s): Conseru'd
preserve in sugar, make into a confection Headword location(s)
consider (v.)
reflect, think carefully, ponder, contemplate Headword location(s)
consider (v.) Old form(s): consider'd
reward, recompense, requite Headword location(s)
considerance (n.)
consideration, reflection, thought Headword location(s)
considerate (adj.)
considering, thoughtful, reflecting Headword location(s)
considerate (adj.)
deliberate, calculating, wary Headword location(s)
consideration (n.)
moody contemplation, deep reflection Headword location(s)
consideration (n.)
spiritual self-examination, meditation, personal reflection Headword location(s)
considered (adj.) Old form(s): consider'd
with opportunity for careful thought Headword location(s)
considering (n.)
consideration, reflection, brooding Headword location(s)
consign (v.) Old form(s): consigne
sign jointly, ratify, subscribe Headword location(s)
consign to (v.) Old form(s): Consigne
comply in the same way as, submit to the same condition as Headword location(s)
consign to (v.) Old form(s): consigne
agree with, accept, assent to, endorse Headword location(s)
consigned (adj.) Old form(s): consign'd
entrusted, committed, delivered Headword location(s)
consist (v.)
be disposed [for], be set, insist Headword location(s)
consistory (n.)
council-chamber, meeting-place Headword location(s)
consistory (n.) Old form(s): Consistorie
ecclesiastical court Headword location(s)
consolate (v.)
console, comfort, cheer Headword location(s)
consolation (n.)
comfort, good cheer, contentment Headword location(s)
consonancy (n.)
accord, harmony [of companionship] Headword location(s)
consonancy (n.)
consistency, correspondence, accord Headword location(s)
consonant (n.)
little thing, nonentity Headword location(s)
consort (n.)
company of musicians, ensemble Headword location(s)
consort (n.)
companion, partner, associate Headword location(s)
consort (n.)
company, mob, crew Headword location(s)
consort (v.)
accompany, attend, go with Headword location(s)
consorted (adj.)
conspiring, associated, in league together Headword location(s)
consorted (adj.)
attendant, accompanying, united together Headword location(s)
conspectuity (n.)
faculty of sight, insight, vision Headword location(s)
conspirant (n.)
conspirator, intriguer, plotter Headword location(s)
conspire (v.)
practise, contrive, plot Headword location(s)
constable (n.)
leader of the Watch, chief officer Headword location(s)
constable (n.)
chief officer of the royal household [in England and France] Headword location(s)
constancy (n.) Old form(s): constancie
consistency, agreement, uniformity Headword location(s)
constancy (n.) Old form(s): Constancie
fortitude, self-control, steadfastness Headword location(s)
constancy (n.)
persistence, perseverance, steadfastness Headword location(s)
constant (adj.)
settled, resolved, decided Headword location(s)
constant (adj.)
faithful, steadfast, true Headword location(s)
constant (adj.)
settled, stable, steady Headword location(s)
constant (adj.)
unmoving, unchanging, fixed Headword location(s)
Constantine (n.)
Constantine the Great, Roman emperor and saint, 4th-c see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
constantly (adv.)
assuredly, firmly, certainly, confidently Headword location(s)
constantly (adv.)
resolutely, steadfastly, steadily Headword location(s)
constellation
[the stars were thought to influence people and events] disposition, character, temperament see also Cosmos Headword location(s)
conster (v.)
construe, interpret, read see also construe (v.) Headword location(s)
conster (v.)
explain, inform, give an account Headword location(s)
conster (v.)
[Q variant] construe, interpret, read Headword location(s)
constitution (n.)
disposition, temperament, mood Headword location(s)
constitution (n.)
construction, make-up, frame Headword location(s)
constrain (v.) Old form(s): constrain'd , constraines
force, compel, oblige Headword location(s)
constrain (v.) Old form(s): constrain'd
violate, invade Headword location(s)
constraint (n.)
compulsion, coercion, enforcing Headword location(s)
constringe (v.) Old form(s): Constring'd
compress, squeeze, draw together Headword location(s)
construction (n.)
interpretation, reading, explanation Headword location(s)
construction (n.)
judgement, consideration, appraisal Headword location(s)
construe (v.)
take as, interpret as Headword location(s)
construe (v.)
interpret, take, understand Headword location(s)
construe (v.)
explain, expound see also conster (v.) Headword location(s)
consume away (v.)
waste away, disintegrate, perish Headword location(s)
consumed (adj.)
used up, spent, passed by Headword location(s)
consummate (v.)
accomplish, complete, bring to a conclusion Headword location(s)
consummation (n.) Old form(s): consumation
fitting end, crowning fulfilment [of life] Headword location(s)
consummation (n.)
end, conclusion, completion Headword location(s)
consumption (n.)
destruction, being consumed by fire Headword location(s)
consumption (n.)
wasting disease, venereal disease Headword location(s)
contagion (n.)
contagious quality, infecting influence Headword location(s)
contagion (n.)
poison Headword location(s)
contagious (adj.)
pestilential, harmful, noxious Headword location(s)
contagious (adj.)
infectious, catchy Headword location(s)
contain (v.)
restrain, keep under control Headword location(s)
contain (v.) Old form(s): containe
retain, keep in one's possession Headword location(s)
containing (n.)
contents, tenor, matter Headword location(s)
contemn (v.) Old form(s): Contemne , contemnes , Contenning
despise, scorn, treat with contempt Headword location(s)
contemned (adj.) Old form(s): contemn'd
despised, contemptible, despicable Headword location(s)
contemned (adj.)
despised, rejected, spurned Headword location(s)
contemplate (v.)
pray, meditate, engage in contemplation Headword location(s)
contemplative (adj.) Old form(s): contemplatiue
vacant, vacuous, mindlessly gazing Headword location(s)
contempt (n.)
disobedience, disregard, defiance Headword location(s)
contempt (n.)
disgrace, dishonour, scandal Headword location(s)
contemptible (adj.)
despised, despicable, lowly Headword location(s)
contemptible (adj.)
scornful, disdainful, full of contempt Headword location(s)
contempts (n.)
malapropism for ‘contents’ Headword location(s)
contemptuous (adj.)
contemptible, despicable, loathsome Headword location(s)
contend (v.)
fight, engage in combat, struggle Headword location(s)
contend (v.)
argue, object, protest Headword location(s)
contend (v.)
compete, vie, rival Headword location(s)
contend (v.)
make great efforts, strive vigorously Headword location(s)
contending (adj.)
struggling, antagonistic, opposed Headword location(s)
content (adj.)
agreeable, willing, ready see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
content (adj.)
agreeable, willing, ready see also Responses Headword location(s)
content (adj.)
contented, patient, accepting, undisturbed Headword location(s)
content (adj.)
satisfied, calm, easy in mind Headword location(s)
content (adj.)
exclamation of agreement or satisfaction see also Exclamations Headword location(s)
content (n.)
pleasure, satisfaction, happiness Headword location(s)
content (n.)
substance, matter, meaning Headword location(s)
content (n.)
acceptance, acquiescence Headword location(s)
content (n.)
contentment, peace of mind Headword location(s)
content (v.) Old form(s): cōtents
please, gratify, delight, satisfy Headword location(s)
content (v.)
calm [down], settle, relax Headword location(s)
content (v.)
reward, compensate, recompense Headword location(s)
content (v.)
take pleasure in, enjoy Headword location(s)
contented (adj.)
willing, ready, agreeable Headword location(s)
contented (adj.)
calm, easy in mind, restrained Headword location(s)
contented (adj.)
not disposed to complain, amenable Headword location(s)
contention (n.)
quarrel, dispute, strife Headword location(s)
contentious (adj.)
hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome Headword location(s)
contentless (adj.) Old form(s): Contentlesse
discontented, dissatisfied, unhappy Headword location(s)
contestation (n.)
joint action as enemies, shared antagonism Headword location(s)
continence (n.)
self-restraint, self-control, abstemiousness Headword location(s)
continency (n.) Old form(s): Continencie
continence, sexual abstinence, self-restraint Headword location(s)
continency (n.) Old form(s): continencie
moderation, self-restraint, patience Headword location(s)
continent (adj.)
self-restraining. self-controlled, discreet Headword location(s)
continent (adj.)
chaste, temperate, restrained Headword location(s)
continent (adj.) Old form(s): Continet
restrictive, constraining, enforcing restraint Headword location(s)
continent (n.)
bank, embankment, course Headword location(s)
continent (n.)
container, receptacle, enclosure Headword location(s)
continent (n.)
embodiment, summation, digest Headword location(s)
continent (n.)
globe, mass Headword location(s)
continent (n.)
dry land Headword location(s)
continuance (n.)
stay, period of time Headword location(s)
continuance (n.)
lasting nature, permanence, durability Headword location(s)
continuance (n.)
maintaining, keeping up, carrying on Headword location(s)
continuantly (adv.)
malapropism for ‘incontinently’ [= continually] Headword location(s)
continuate (adj.)
uninterrupted, undisturbed, unbroken Headword location(s)
continuate (adj.)
continuing, long-lasting, enduring Headword location(s)
continue (v.)
keep up, maintain, elaborate Headword location(s)
continue (v.)
retain, carry on with, preserve Headword location(s)
continue (v.)
happen later, follow after Headword location(s)
continuer (n.)
someone with staying-power, person who keeps going Headword location(s)
contract (v.)
betroth, engage Headword location(s)
contract (v.)
draw together, cause to shrink Headword location(s)
contract (v.)
shorten, reduce, lessen Headword location(s)
contract (v.)
shrink, shrivel, cripple Headword location(s)
contracting (n.)
marriage contract, betrothal Headword location(s)
contraction (n.)
marriage contract, betrothal Headword location(s)
contradict (v.)
oppose, go against, thwart Headword location(s)
contradiction (n.)
answering back, speaking in opposition Headword location(s)
contrariety (n.)
contradiction, inconsistency, discrepancy Headword location(s)
contrariety (n.)
oppositeness, contrariness, antagonism Headword location(s)
contrarious (adj.)
adverse, unfavourable, hostile Headword location(s)
contrarious (adj.)
conflicting, contrary, contradictory Headword location(s)
contrariously (adv.)
in opposed ways, following their own inclination Headword location(s)
contrary (adj.) Old form(s): contrarie
opposite, opposing, rival Headword location(s)
contrary (adj.)
different, at a distance apart Headword location(s)
contrary (adj.)
wrong, incorrect, erroneous Headword location(s)
contrary (adv.)
in opposite directions, contrarily Headword location(s)
contrary (adv.)
in a very different direction Headword location(s)
contrary (n.) Old form(s): crontraries
lie, fabrication, false assertion Headword location(s)
contrary (n.)
opposite direction, other way Headword location(s)
contrary (n.)
opposite condition, opposing state Headword location(s)
contrary (n.)
opposite side, position as adversary Headword location(s)
contrary (v.)
contradict, gainsay, oppose Headword location(s)
contribution (n.)
military levy, aid, supplies Headword location(s)
contrive (v.) Old form(s): contriu'd , contriue , contriued , contriued'st , contriues
scheme, plot, conspire Headword location(s)
contrive (v.) Old form(s): contriue
pass the time, spend, while away Headword location(s)
contriver (n.) Old form(s): contriuer
intriguer, schemer, plotter Headword location(s)
contriving (adj.) Old form(s): contriuing
plotting, skilfully working [on one's behalf] Headword location(s)
control (n.) Old form(s): controle
compulsion, constraint, mastery Headword location(s)
control (v.) Old form(s): controll , controlls
challenge, take to task Headword location(s)
control (v.) Old form(s): comptroll , controld, controul'd , controule
curb, restrain, hold back Headword location(s)
control (v.) Old form(s): control'd
calm down, gently rebuke Headword location(s)
control (v.) Old form(s): controld, controll , controul
overwhelm, overpower Headword location(s)
controller (n.)
detractor, censorious critic, slanderer Headword location(s)
controller (n.) Old form(s): controuler
steward, household manager Headword location(s)
controlment (n.) Old form(s): controlement, controllment, controulement
control, restraint, check Headword location(s)
controversy (n.) Old form(s): Controuersie
struggle, contending, competitive dispute Headword location(s)
contumelious (adj.)
contemptuous, arrogant, insolent Headword location(s)
contumeliously (adv.)
disgracefully, contemptuously, arrogantly Headword location(s)
contumely (n.)
scorn, insult, abuse Headword location(s)
contusion (n.)
bruise, injury, lesion Headword location(s)
convenience (n.)
opportunity, occasion, suitable moment Headword location(s)
convenience (n.) Old form(s): Conueniences
advantage, desirable feature, point of agreement Headword location(s)
convenience (n.) Old form(s): conuenience
fitness, appropriateness, propriety Headword location(s)
conveniency (n.) Old form(s): conueniencie
convenience, opportunity, advantage Headword location(s)
convenient (adj.) Old form(s): conuenient
fitting, suitable, appropriate Headword location(s)
convenient (adj.)
[Q variant] fitting, suitable, appropriate Headword location(s)
conveniently (adv.) Old form(s): Conueniently
fittingly, suitably, appropriately Headword location(s)
convent (v.) Old form(s): conuented
bring together, assemble, convene Headword location(s)
convent (v.) Old form(s): conuented, conuents
summon, call to appear, send for Headword location(s)
conventicle (n.) Old form(s): conuenticle
meeting-place Headword location(s)
conventicle (n.)
secret meeting, clandestine gathering Headword location(s)
conversant (adj.) Old form(s): conuersant
occupied, concerned, having to do Headword location(s)
conversation (n.) Old form(s): Conuersation
social interaction, society, dealings Headword location(s)
conversation (n.) Old form(s): conuersation, conuersations
way of life, behaviour, manners, conduct Headword location(s)
conversation (n.) Old form(s): conuersation
process, interchange, movement Headword location(s)
converse (n.) Old form(s): conuerse
conversation, discourse, interaction Headword location(s)
converse (v.) Old form(s): conuerse , conuerses , conuersing , conuerst , conuers't
associate, keep company Headword location(s)
conversion (n.) Old form(s): conuersion
newly honoured person, ennobled fellow Headword location(s)
conversion (n.) Old form(s): conuersion
change for the better, character transformation Headword location(s)
convert (v.) Old form(s): conuert , conuerted, conuertest, Conuerting , conuerts
change, transform, alter Headword location(s)
convertite (n.) Old form(s): conuertite, conuertites
convert, penitent Headword location(s)
convey (v.) Old form(s): conuey
conceal, hide, secrete Headword location(s)
convey (v.) Old form(s): conuey
manage, conduct, carry on [in secrecy] Headword location(s)
convey (v.) Old form(s): Conuay, conuey, conuey'd
carry off, make away with, take by force Headword location(s)
convey (v.) Old form(s): Conuey'd
pass off, give out, pretend Headword location(s)
conveyance (n.) Old form(s): conueyance
escort, conduct, convoy Headword location(s)
conveyance (n.) Old form(s): Conueyances
[legal] document transferring property Headword location(s)
conveyance (n.) Old form(s): Conueyance
bad management, underhand dealing, dishonesty Headword location(s)
conveyance (n.) Old form(s): Conueyances
channel, conduit, medium Headword location(s)
conveyance (n.) Old form(s): conueyance
removal, carrying off, elimination [of] Headword location(s)
conveyance (n.) Old form(s): conueyance
trickery, cunning, artifice Headword location(s)
conveyance (n.) Old form(s): conueiance
skill, dexterity, facility Headword location(s)
conveyor (n.) Old form(s): Conueyers
thief, robber, pilferer Headword location(s)
convict (v.) Old form(s): conuict
prove guilty, condemn Headword location(s)
convicted (adj.) Old form(s): conuicted
defeated, vanquished, conquered Headword location(s)
convince (v.) Old form(s): conuince , Conuinced , conuinces
defeat, overcome, overpower Headword location(s)
convince (v.) Old form(s): conuince
disprove, confute Headword location(s)
convince (v.) Old form(s): conuince
establish, prove, demonstrate Headword location(s)
convince (v.) Old form(s): conuince
convict, prove guilty Headword location(s)
convive (v.) Old form(s): conuiue
feast together, enjoy a banquet Headword location(s)
convocation (n.) Old form(s): Conuocation
assembly, gathering, parliament Headword location(s)
convoy (n.) Old form(s): conuoy
means of transport, method of conveyance Headword location(s)
convulsion (n.) Old form(s): Convultions
cramp, spasm, contraction Headword location(s)
cony (n.) Old form(s): Conie , Connie
rabbit Headword location(s)
cony-catch (v.) Old form(s): conicatch
take to cheating, become a trickster Headword location(s)
cony-catch (v.) Old form(s): coni-catcht
rabbit-catch; trick, dupe Headword location(s)
cony-catching (adj.)
cheating, swindling Headword location(s)
cony-catching (n.) Old form(s): conicatching
rabbit-catching; trickery, evasion, knavery Headword location(s)
cool (v.) Old form(s): cool'd
chill with terror, become cold with fear Headword location(s)
cooling card
card that dashes an opponent's hope of success; barrier, check Headword location(s)
coop (v.) Old form(s): coop'd
shut in, enclose, confine Headword location(s)
coop (v.) Old form(s): coopes
enclose, bind in, protect Headword location(s)
copatain hat Old form(s): copataine
high-crowned hat in the form of a sugar-loaf Headword location(s)
cope (n.) Old form(s): coap
sky, heavens, firmament Headword location(s)
cope, cope with (v.) Old form(s): coap'd , coap'st , cop'd , cop't
encounter, face, have to do [with], come into contact [with] Headword location(s)
cope, cope with (v.)
give in recompense for Headword location(s)
cope, cope with (v.)
be a match for, stand up to Headword location(s)
copesmate (n.)
companion, partner, familiar friend Headword location(s)
Cophetua (n.)
[pron: ko'fetjua] African king of a romantic ballad, who fell in love with a beggar-girl, Zenelophon see also Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore Headword location(s)
copped (adj.) Old form(s): Copt
humped, peaked, heaped up in a mound Headword location(s)
copper (adj.)
copper-coloured Headword location(s)
copper (n.)
coin made of copper Headword location(s)
copulative (n.) Old form(s): copulatiues
person being joined in marriage Headword location(s)
copy (n.) Old form(s): copie
theme, subject, topic Headword location(s)
copy (n.) Old form(s): Copie , Coppy
example, model, pattern Headword location(s)
copy (n.) Old form(s): coppy
original, master-copy Headword location(s)
copy (n.) Old form(s): Coppie
[legal] type of tenure, copyhold; also: process of replication Headword location(s)
coragio (int.)
courage see also Italian and Spanish Headword location(s)
Coram (n.)
malapropism for ‘quorum’ [part of a legal formula for installing the number of justices needed to constitute a bench] Headword location(s)
coranto (n.) Old form(s): Carranto, Carranto's
lively dance with quick running steps Headword location(s)
cord (n.)
hangman's rope Headword location(s)
corded (adj.)
made of ropes Headword location(s)
cordial (adj.) Old form(s): Cordiall
reviving, invigorating, restorative Headword location(s)
cordial (n.) Old form(s): Cordiall
restorative, stimulant, tonic Headword location(s)
core (n.)
enclosed body, contained corpse Headword location(s)
Corin (n.)
traditional name given to a love-sick shepherd see also Non-classical legend, romance, and folklore Headword location(s)
Corin (n.)
traditional name given to a love-sick shepherd see also Phillida 1 Headword location(s)
Corinth (n.)
Greek city-state; on an isthmus separating the Adriatic and the Aegean see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
Corinthian (n.)
true drinking companion Headword location(s)
Coriolanus (n.)
[pron: korioh'laynus] Caius Martius, defender of the early Roman republic in 5th-c BC see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
co-rival (n.)
equal; ally see also corrival (n.) Headword location(s)
co-rival (v.)
vie with, compete with, be a rival of see also corrival, co-rival (v.) Headword location(s)
corky (adj.)
dry, withered, sapless Headword location(s)
cormorant (adj.) Old form(s): comorant
greedy, insatiable, all-devouring Headword location(s)
cormorant (n.)
glutton, gorger, insatiable eater Headword location(s)
corner (n.)
quarter, corner of the earth [as on a map showing winds] Headword location(s)
corner-cap (n.) Old form(s): corner cap
cap with (three) corners, mortar-board see also Clothing Headword location(s)
cornet (n.)
company of cavalry, troop of horsemen Headword location(s)
cornet (n.)
fanfare [played by cornets] see also Stage directions Headword location(s)
cornuto (n.) Old form(s): Curnuto
beast with horns; cuckold Headword location(s)
corollary (n.) Old form(s): Corolary
extra one, surplus, supernumerary Headword location(s)
coronal (n.) Old form(s): Coronall
coronet, circlet Headword location(s)
coronet (n.)
small crown [inferior to one worn by the sovereign] Headword location(s)
coronet (n.)
garland, wreath, circlet [of flowers, etc] Headword location(s)
corporal (adj.) Old form(s): corporall
corporeal, material, physical Headword location(s)
corporal (adj.) Old form(s): corporall
bodily, physical Headword location(s)
corporate (adj.)
united as if in one body, in unison Headword location(s)
corporate (n.)
malapropism for ‘corporal’ Headword location(s)
corpse (n.) Old form(s): Corpes
body of a man, dead body Headword location(s)
corpulent (adj.)
well-made, full-bodied Headword location(s)
correct (v.)
punish, chastise, reprimand Headword location(s)
corrected (adj.)
chastised, rebuked, reprimanded Headword location(s)
correction (n.) Old form(s): correctiō
punishment, retribution, rebuke Headword location(s)
correctioner (n.)
one from the House of Correction [the Bridewell] Headword location(s)
correspondent (adj.)
responsive, receptive, compliant Headword location(s)
corresponsive (adj.) Old form(s): corresponsiue
corresponding, equivalent, analogous Headword location(s)
corrigible (adj.) Old form(s): Corrigeable
corrective, controlling, disciplinary Headword location(s)
corrigible (adj.)
submissive, docile, acquiescent Headword location(s)
corrival, co-rival (n.) Old form(s): Co-riuall
equal, match, compeer Headword location(s)
corrival, co-rival (n.) Old form(s): Corriuals
ally, associate, partner Headword location(s)
corrival, co-rival (v.) Old form(s): Co-riual'd
vie with, compete with, be a rival of Headword location(s)
corroborate (adj.)
[unclear meaning; perhaps a malapropism] strengthened, fortified Headword location(s)
corrosive (adj.) Old form(s): corrosiue
aggravating, destructive, wasting away Headword location(s)
corrosive (n.) Old form(s): corosiue
painful cure, sharp remedy Headword location(s)
corrupt (v.)
ruin, defile, debase Headword location(s)
corrupt (v.)
bribe, grease the palms of Headword location(s)
corrupted (adj.)
tainted [by a crime], deprived of title Headword location(s)
corruptibly (adv.)
in a corruptible way, causing decomposition Headword location(s)
corruption (n.)
destruction, spoiling, contagion Headword location(s)
corruption (n.)
decomposition, putrefaction Headword location(s)
corse (n.) Old form(s): Coarse, Coarses , course
corpse, dead body see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
corslet (n.)
piece of armour protecting the torso see also Body-armour Headword location(s)
corslet (v.)
hold tightl embrace [like a corslet = defensive armour] Headword location(s)
Corydon (n.)
A traditional name for a lovesick shepherd, a usage that can be traced back to Vergil Headword location(s)
cost (n.)
outlay, expense, expenditure Headword location(s)
cost (n.)
abundance, richness, costly appearance Headword location(s)
cost (n.)
expensive item, costly development Headword location(s)
cost (v.)
involve the loss of, deprive one of Headword location(s)
costard (n.)
[jocular: large kind of apple] head Headword location(s)
costermonger (n.) Old form(s): Costor-mongers
[sellers of fruit (originally ‘costard-apples’) and vegetables] barrow-boy, apple-seller Headword location(s)
costliness (n.) Old form(s): costlines
splendidness, rarity, preciousness Headword location(s)
costly (adj.)
bountiful, lavish, rich Headword location(s)
co-supreme (n.)
joint supreme ruler see also supreme (n.) Headword location(s)
cote (n.) Old form(s): Coat, Coate
cottage Headword location(s)
cote (v.) Old form(s): coated
[from the movement of dogs in hare coursing] overtake, outstrip, pass by Headword location(s)
cote (v.)
closely observe, note, examine see also quote (v.) 1 Headword location(s)
cot-quean (n.)
man acting the housewife, meddler in household affairs Headword location(s)
Cotsall, Cotsole (n.)
Cotswold Hills; hill range mainly in Gloucestershire see also Britain [outside London] Headword location(s)
couch (v.) Old form(s): couch'd , cowch , cowching
conceal, hide, lie hidden Headword location(s)
couch (v.)
lie, sleep, go to bed Headword location(s)
couch (v.)
lower, bring down [to attack position] Headword location(s)
couch (v.) Old form(s): coucht
go to a lair, find shelter Headword location(s)
couch (v.) Old form(s): coutches
crouch, lie in ambush, lurk Headword location(s)
couch (v.)
lay down, rest, repose Headword location(s)
couch (v.) Old form(s): Cowcheth
make crouch down, cause to cower Headword location(s)
couch down (v.) Old form(s): downe
crouch, cower, lie down Headword location(s)
couched (adj.) Old form(s): coucht
phrased, expressed, put into words Headword location(s)
couching (adj.)
[heraldry] lying down, crouching Headword location(s)
couching (n.)
bowing, prostration, stooping Headword location(s)
coulter (n.) Old form(s): Culter
blade fixed in front of a ploughshare Headword location(s)
council (n.) Old form(s): councell
intense debate, dispute, altercation Headword location(s)
counsel (n.) Old form(s): Counsaile , Counsell
advice, guidance, direction Headword location(s)
counsel (n.) Old form(s): councell, counsaile , counsell
secrecy, confidence, privacy Headword location(s)
counsel (n.) Old form(s): counsaile
opinion, judgement Headword location(s)
counsel (n.) Old form(s): Counsailes
plan, purpose, design Headword location(s)
counsel (n.) Old form(s): counsell
resolution, intention, purpose Headword location(s)
counsel (n.) Old form(s): counsell
private reflection, self-communing Headword location(s)
counsel (n.) Old form(s): counsaile
confidential matter, private communication see also counsel-bearer (n.) Headword location(s)
counsel (n.) Old form(s): counsailes, counsell
secret, inmost thought, confidence Headword location(s)
counsel (v.) Old form(s): counsaile , counsell
advise, urge Headword location(s)
counsel of (v.)
[unclear word-class] put an end to, wipe out see also cancel of (v.) Headword location(s)
counsel, of one's Old form(s): councell
in one's confidence, privy to one's intentions Headword location(s)
counsel-bearer (n.) Old form(s): counsaiie bearer
carrier of private messages see also counsel (n.) 6 Headword location(s)
counsel-giver (n.) Old form(s): counsell giuer
counsellor, mentor, advisor Headword location(s)
counsel-keeper (n.) Old form(s): Councell
person who keeps secrets Headword location(s)
counsel-keeping (adj.) Old form(s): Counsaile-keeping
able to keep secrets Headword location(s)
count (n.)
trial, indictment, reckoning Headword location(s)
count (n.)
age, tally [of years] Headword location(s)
count (n.)
account, reckoning see also account (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
count (n.)
[Q variant] account, reckoning Headword location(s)
count (v.)
account, consider, regard Headword location(s)
count of (v.)
take account of, esteem, appreciate Headword location(s)
count of, for (prep.)
on account of Headword location(s)
counted (adj.)
recognized, accounted, accepted Headword location(s)
countenance (n.)
favourable appearance, support Headword location(s)
countenance (n.) Old form(s): count'nance
demeanour, bearing, manner Headword location(s)
countenance (n.)
favour, patronage, approval Headword location(s)
countenance (n.)
appearance, aspect, look Headword location(s)
countenance (n.) Old form(s): countinance
expression, look, face Headword location(s)
countenance (n.)
position, standing, authority Headword location(s)
countenance (v.)
face up to, confront Headword location(s)
countenance (v.) Old form(s): countenanc'd
approve, support, encourage Headword location(s)
countenance (v.)
honour, grace, pay respect to Headword location(s)
countenance, out of Old form(s): countenaunce
into a disconcerted state Headword location(s)
countenance, out of Old form(s): count'nance
disconcerted, abashed Headword location(s)
countenance, put in
make one feel comfortable, encourage Headword location(s)
counter, compter (n.)
imitation coin, something of no value Headword location(s)
counter, compter (n.)
[a term from hunting] taking an opposite path to the prey Headword location(s)
counter, compter (n.)
round piece of metal used for counting Headword location(s)
counter, compter (n.)
[contemptuous] coin, bit of change Headword location(s)
counter-caster (n.)
[contemptuous] one who works things out with the help of counters, arithmetician Headword location(s)
counterchange (n.) Old form(s): Counter-change
reciprocation, mutual regard Headword location(s)
countercheck (n.) Old form(s): counter-checke
countering manoeuvre, rebuke Headword location(s)
counterfeit (adj.) Old form(s): counterfet
painted, portrayed, rendered Headword location(s)
counterfeit (adj.) Old form(s): counterfet , counterfeyt
pretended, feigned, sham Headword location(s)
counterfeit (n.) Old form(s): counterfait , Counterfeyt
false imitation, spurious image Headword location(s)
counterfeit (n.) Old form(s): counterfeit'st , Counterfeyts
impostor, pretender, sham Headword location(s)
counterfeit (n.) Old form(s): counterfaite , counterfet, counterfet'st
likeness, portrait, image Headword location(s)
counterfeit (v.) Old form(s): counterfaits , counterfeit, counterfet, counterfets , counterfeyted
pretend, feign, make believe see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
counterfeit (v.) Old form(s): counterfaits , counterfet
copy, imitate, simulate see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
counterfeited (adj.) Old form(s): counterfetted
copied, imitated, mirrored Headword location(s)
counterfeited (adj.)
pretended, feigned, sham Headword location(s)
counterfeiting (n.)
pretending, feigning, acting Headword location(s)
counterfeiting (n.) Old form(s): counterfetting
role-playing, pretending Headword location(s)
counterfeitly (adv.) Old form(s): counterfetly
feignedly, in a pretended way Headword location(s)
Counter-gate (n.)
[gate of the Counter] debtor's prisons in London see also London Headword location(s)
countermand (n.)
contrary command, revoking order Headword location(s)
countermand (v.)
prohibit, forbid, prevent Headword location(s)
countermand (v.)
contradict, go counter to, oppose Headword location(s)
countermine (n.)
excavated passage made by fortress defenders to intercept an enemy mine see also mine (n.) Headword location(s)
counterpart (n.)
duplicate, copy, counterfeit Headword location(s)
counterpoint (n.)
counterpane, quilted bed-covering Headword location(s)
counterpoise (n.) Old form(s): counterpoize
counterbalance, of equivalent weight Headword location(s)
counterpoise (v.) Old form(s): counter-poys'd
counterbalance, compensate, offset Headword location(s)
counterpoise (v.) Old form(s): counterpoize , counter-poys'd
equal, match, rival Headword location(s)
counter-reflect (n.) Old form(s): counter reflect
reflection back again Headword location(s)
counter-seal (v.) Old form(s): Counter-seal'd
provide with an additional seal, countersign Headword location(s)
countervail (v.) Old form(s): counteruaile
counterbalance, match, be equal to Headword location(s)
country (n.) Old form(s): Countrie
district, region, quarter Headword location(s)
country base
rural boys' chasing game involving running between bases (safe homes) Headword location(s)
country matters
sexual intercourse Headword location(s)
countryman (n.)
native of a country Headword location(s)
county (n.)
territory under the rule of a count Headword location(s)
county (n.) Old form(s): Countes , Countie , Counties
[title of rank] count Headword location(s)
couple (v.)
pair off, make couples Headword location(s)
couple (v.)
marry, join [in wedlock] Headword location(s)
couple (v.)
link, join, tie Headword location(s)
couple (v.)
leash together Headword location(s)
couplement (n.) Old form(s): coopelment , cupplement
couple, pair Headword location(s)
couples, in
in pairs, leashed together Headword location(s)
couplet (n.) Old form(s): Cuplet
two chicks, pair of young Headword location(s)
couplet (n.)
couple, brace Headword location(s)
courage (n.)
young man of bravado, man of spirit Headword location(s)
courage (n.)
spirit, disposition, nature Headword location(s)
courage (n.)
lust, sexual desire Headword location(s)
courage (n.)
intention, purpose, inclination Headword location(s)
courb (v.)
restrain, inhibit, hold back see also curb (v.) 2 Headword location(s)
course (n.)
habit, custom, practise, normal procedure Headword location(s)
course (n.)
sail attached to the lower yards of a sailing ship see also Ships Headword location(s)
course (n.)
gist, scope, tenor Headword location(s)
course (n.)
bout, engagement, encounter Headword location(s)
course (n.)
course of action, way of proceeding see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
course (n.)
[in bear-baiting] attack by a set of dogs Headword location(s)
course (n.)
flowing stream, tributary, watercourse Headword location(s)
course (n.)
Roman festive chase [held to mark Lupercalia] see also Days and dates Headword location(s)
course (v.) Old form(s): Cours'd , courst
chase, hunt, pursue Headword location(s)
course (v.)
hunt hares [or other game] with hounds by sight Headword location(s)
course over (v.) Old form(s): o're
run an eye over, check out, go through Headword location(s)
course, in
as a matter of course Headword location(s)
courser (n.) Old form(s): Coursers
swift horse, sprinter, charger Headword location(s)
coursing (adj.)
[hare-coursing] chasing, pursuing Headword location(s)
court (n.)
care, custody, minding Headword location(s)
court (n.)
assembly, court occasion Headword location(s)
court (v.)
pay court, play the suitor [to] Headword location(s)
court holy-water
gracious but empty promises, courtly flattery Headword location(s)
court of guard (n.)
guard-house, guard-room Headword location(s)
court-cupboard (n.) Old form(s): Court-cubbord
sideboard, cabinet Headword location(s)
courtesan, courtezan (n.) Old form(s): Curtezan, Curtizan
prostitute, strumpet Headword location(s)
courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) Old form(s): courtesie
usage, custom, convention Headword location(s)
courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) Old form(s): courtesie , Curtesie, curtsie
courteous service, polite behaviour, good manners Headword location(s)
courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) Old form(s): curtesie
salutation, first greeting, expression of courtesy Headword location(s)
courtesy, cur'sy, curtsy (n.) Old form(s): cursie, Cursies , curtesie, curtsie, curt'sie
curtsy, bow, gesture of respect Headword location(s)
court-hand (n.) Old form(s): Court hand
legal style of handwriting Headword location(s)
courtier (n.)
courter, wooer, pursuer Headword location(s)
courtlike (adj.) Old form(s): court-like
courtly, elegant, well-mannered Headword location(s)
courtly (adj.)
belonging to the court, connected with the court Headword location(s)
courtship (n.)
court life, courtliness; also: wooing, courting Headword location(s)
cousin (n.)
any relative beyond the immediate family; often a term of affection to a socially equal friend see also cousin Headword location(s)
cousin (n.)
any relative beyond the immediate family; often a term of affection to a socially equal friend see also Family Headword location(s)
cousin-german (n.) Old form(s): cousen german
first cousin see also cozen-german (n.) Headword location(s)
covenant (n.) Old form(s): Couenant, couenants , Cou'nant
contract, legal agreement, compact Headword location(s)
covent (n.) Old form(s): Couent
convent, community Headword location(s)
cover (v.) Old form(s): couer
lay the table Headword location(s)
cover (v.) Old form(s): couer , couer'd
put on one's hat [after it has been removed to show respect] Headword location(s)
covered (adj.) Old form(s): couered
with a cover in place [to show it is not in use] Headword location(s)
covert (adj.) Old form(s): couertst
secretive, sly, deceitful Headword location(s)
covert (adj.) Old form(s): couert
secret, hidden, concealed Headword location(s)
covert (n.) Old form(s): couert
shelter, hiding-place, concealed spot Headword location(s)
covertly (adv.) Old form(s): couertly
secretly, stealthily, surreptitiously Headword location(s)
coverture (n.)
covering, garment see also ovator (n.) Headword location(s)
coverture (n.)
covering, garment see also overture (n.) 2 Headword location(s)
coverture (n.) Old form(s): Couerture
protective darkness, cover, concealing shade Headword location(s)
coverture (n.) Old form(s): couerture
shelter, canopied bower, covered retreat Headword location(s)
coward (adj.)
cowardly Headword location(s)
coward (v.)
make cowardly, make fearful Headword location(s)
cowardship (n.)
cowardice, fearfulness, timidity Headword location(s)
cower (v.) Old form(s): cowres
bend, crouch, squat Headword location(s)
cowish (adj.)
cowardly, irresolute, timorous Headword location(s)
cowl-staff (n.) Old form(s): Cowle-staffe
thick shoulder-pole used for carrying a heavy container Headword location(s)
cox (n.)
softened form of 'God' see also Swearing Headword location(s)
coxcomb (n.) Old form(s): coxcombe, Coxcombe , Coxcombes
fool's head, fool, simpleton Headword location(s)
coxcomb (n.) Old form(s): Coxcombe
fool's cap [with a crest like a cock's crest] see also Clothing Headword location(s)
coxcomb (n.) Old form(s): Cogs-combe, Coxcombe , Coxecombe
head Headword location(s)
coy (adj.)
unresponsive, distant, standoffish, disdainful Headword location(s)
coy (adj.)
gentle, considerate, solicitous Headword location(s)
coy (v.) Old form(s): coy'd
show reluctance, be loath Headword location(s)
coy (v.)
caress, stroke, pet Headword location(s)
coying (n.)
deviousness, deceit, craftiness, artfulness see also cunning (n.) 3 Headword location(s)
coystrill (n.)
groom, low fellow, knave see also coistrel (n.) Headword location(s)
coz (n.)
[abbreviation of] cousin see also cousin Headword location(s)
cozen (v.) Old form(s): Coosning , cosen , cosen'd , cousen , cousend , cousen'd, couzend, cozend, cozen'd , cozond, cozon'd , cozoned
cheat, dupe, trick, deceive Headword location(s)
cozenage (n.) Old form(s): coozenage, cosenage, cozonage
cheating, trickery, deception Headword location(s)
cozened (adj.) Old form(s): cosin'd
deceived, deluded, tricked Headword location(s)
cozener (n.) Old form(s): Cosoner , Couzeners, Cozeners , cozoners
cheat, deceiver, fraud Headword location(s)
cozen-german (n.) Old form(s): Cozen-Iermans
German confidence trickster; or: first cousin see also cousin-german (n.) Headword location(s)
cozening (adj.) Old form(s): couzening
cheating, deceiving, fraudulent Headword location(s)
cozier (n.)
cobbler Headword location(s)
crab (n.) Old form(s): Crabbe
crab-apple, sour apple Headword location(s)
crabbed (adj.)
irritable, churlish, bad-tempered Headword location(s)
crabbed (adj.)
frustrating, disagreeable, unpleasant Headword location(s)
crabbed (adj.)
harsh, unpalatable, bitter Headword location(s)
crab-tree (n./adj.)
crab-apple tree Headword location(s)
crack (n.) Old form(s): Cracke
young rascal, little rogue Headword location(s)
crack (n.) Old form(s): cracke
broken voice quality Headword location(s)
crack (n.) Old form(s): cracke
flaw, defect, deficiency Headword location(s)
crack (n.)
cannon-shot, explosive charge Headword location(s)
crack (v.) Old form(s): crack'd
clip [of gold illegally taken from a coin] Headword location(s)
crack (v.) Old form(s): crak'd , crake
boast, trumpet, crow [about] Headword location(s)
crack (v.) Old form(s): cracke
sprain, tear, rupture Headword location(s)
crack (v.) Old form(s): cracke
split asunder, snap Headword location(s)
crack (v.) Old form(s): cracke
collapse, break down, fall to pieces Headword location(s)
crack (v.) Old form(s): cracke
drink, empty, knock back Headword location(s)
crack the wind
over-use, over-exert Headword location(s)
cracked (adj.) Old form(s): crack'd
deteriorated, decayed, flawed Headword location(s)
cracked (adj.) Old form(s): crack'd
broken, crushed, fractured Headword location(s)
cracked (adj.)
[of coins] flawed, damaged, blemished Headword location(s)
cracker (n.)
boaster, braggart, windbag Headword location(s)
crack-hemp (n.) Old form(s): crackhempe
rogue who deserves to be hanged, gallows-bird Headword location(s)
cradle (n.)
place of repose, resting place Headword location(s)
cradle (n.)
birth, infancy Headword location(s)
cradle (n.)
birthplace, home Headword location(s)
craft (n.)
cunning, deceit, guile Headword location(s)
craft (n.)
skilful activity, cunning plan Headword location(s)
craft (n.)
skill, art, ability Headword location(s)
craft (v.)
carry out a craft; also: act craftily Headword location(s)
crafty (adj.) Old form(s): craftie
cunning, devious, wily Headword location(s)
crafty (adj.)
skilfully made, cleverly designed Headword location(s)
crafty-sick (adj.) Old form(s): crafty sicke
pretending sickness Headword location(s)
crafty-swearing (adj.)
making devious vows Headword location(s)
cram up (v.) Old form(s): vp
force into a small space, stuff in Headword location(s)
crammed (adj.) Old form(s): cramm'd
overfed, stuffed to excess Headword location(s)
cramp (n.) Old form(s): Crampe
rheumatic, arthritic Headword location(s)
crank (n.) Old form(s): Cranckes
winding path, twisting street, sidestreet Headword location(s)
crank (n.) Old form(s): Crankes
winding passage, meandering duct Headword location(s)
crank (v.) Old form(s): crankes
wind, twist, zigzag Headword location(s)
crannied (adj.)
cracked, split, holed Headword location(s)
crants (n.)
(singular) garland, wreath, chaplet Headword location(s)
crare (n.)
small trading boat [emendation in some editions] Headword location(s)
crasing, crazing (n.)
grazing, ricochet, rebound Headword location(s)
crave (v.)
wish to know, solicit Headword location(s)
crave (v.) Old form(s): craue , craues , crauing , crav'd
need, demand, require Headword location(s)
crave (v.) Old form(s): Crau'd , craue, craues, craueth , crauing
beg, entreat, request see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
craven (adj.) Old form(s): crauen
cowardly, spineless, weak-hearted Headword location(s)
craven (n.) Old form(s): Crauen , Crauens
coward Headword location(s)
craven (n.) Old form(s): crauen
[cock-fighting] cock that shows no fighting spirit Headword location(s)
craven (v.) Old form(s): crauens
make cowardly, make timorous Headword location(s)
craver (n.) Old form(s): Crauer
beggar, asker, supplicant Headword location(s)
craze (v.) Old form(s): craz'd
crack, break down, shatter Headword location(s)
crazed (adj.)
flawed, unsound, impaired Headword location(s)
crazy (adj.) Old form(s): crasie
frail, infirm, fragile Headword location(s)
creak (v.) Old form(s): Creeking
make something creak, squeak Headword location(s)
cream (v.) Old form(s): creame
form a frothy layer on the surface Headword location(s)
creature (n.)
man, human Headword location(s)
creature (n.)
created being Headword location(s)
creature (n.)
material comfort, drink, liquor Headword location(s)
creature (n.)
dependant, servant Headword location(s)
creature (n.)
object, instrument, thing Headword location(s)
Crécy (n.)
battle (1346) in which Edward III defeated the French Headword location(s)
credence (n.)
faith, confidence, trust Headword location(s)
credent (adj.)
trustful, believing, credulous Headword location(s)
credent (adj.)
probable, likely Headword location(s)
credent (adj.)
believable, credible, trustworthy Headword location(s)
credit (n.) Old form(s): Credite
credibility, believing, belief Headword location(s)
credit (n.)
trust, faith, belief Headword location(s)
credit (n.) Old form(s): credite
reputation, name, standing, honour Headword location(s)
credit (n.) Old form(s): credite
report, news, story Headword location(s)
credit (v.)
believe, trust, have faith in Headword location(s)
credit (v.)
do credit to, grace, give esteem to Headword location(s)
creditor (n.)
credit [column in an account book] see also debitor (n.) Headword location(s)
credulous (adj.)
highly receptive, readily accepting [of] Headword location(s)
credulous (adj.)
over-ready to believe, naively trusting Headword location(s)
creek (n.) Old form(s): creekes
winding path, narrow lane Headword location(s)
creep (v.) Old form(s): creepes
steal into, worm one's way into Headword location(s)
creep (v.) Old form(s): creepes
shuffle along, move cringingly Headword location(s)
Creon (n.)
[pron: 'krayon] king of Thebes who gave orders that any who died attacking Thebes should be left unburied see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
crescent (adj.) Old form(s): cressant , Cressent
growing, increasing, developing Headword location(s)
crescent (n.)
waxing moon, growing person Headword location(s)
crescive (adj.) Old form(s): cressiue
growing, increasing, developing Headword location(s)
cresset (n.)
beacon, blazing torch, fire-basket Headword location(s)
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 see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
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 see also Diomed, Diomede 1 Headword location(s)
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 see also Troilus (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
crest (n.)
[originally the plume of feathers on a] helmet, head-piece see also Body-armour Headword location(s)
crest (n.)
heraldic device placed above the shield and helmet in a coat-of-arms Headword location(s)
crest (n.)
[on an animal head or neck] ridge of feathers, ridge of hairs; hackles Headword location(s)
crest-fallen (adj.) Old form(s): Crest-falne
humbled, abashed, shamed Headword location(s)
crestless (adj.) Old form(s): Crestlesse
lacking a heraldic crest Headword location(s)
crest-wounding (adj.)
harming family honour Headword location(s)
Crete (n.)
Mediterranean island, known for its dogs see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
crew (n.)
gang, mob, ring Headword location(s)
crew (n.) Old form(s): Crewes
band, company, body of men Headword location(s)
crewel (adj.) Old form(s): Cruell
[Q variant] made of a thin coloured worsted yarn Headword location(s)
crib (n.)
manger, food-box Headword location(s)
crib (n.)
hovel, hut, shack Headword location(s)
crib (v.) Old form(s): crib'd
shut up [as in a tiny hovel], confine within a small space Headword location(s)
crier (n.) Old form(s): Cryer
officer who makes announcements in a court of law Headword location(s)
crime (n.) Old form(s): Crymes
sin, offence, wrong-doing Headword location(s)
crime (n.) Old form(s): cryme
accusation, charge, denunciation Headword location(s)
crimeful (adj.) Old form(s): crimefull
laden with crime, criminal, lawless Headword location(s)
cringe (v.) Old form(s): crindge
distort, contort, twist Headword location(s)
cripple (v.)
join, fasten, bind see also grapple (v.) Headword location(s)
crisp (adj.) Old form(s): crispe
rippling, undulating, curling with waves Headword location(s)
crisp (adj.) Old form(s): Crispe
shining, bright, clear Headword location(s)
crisped (adj.)
stiffly curled Headword location(s)
Crispian, Crispin, Saints
English forms of Crispianus and Crispinus: in Christian tradition, martyrs under Roman emperor Diocletian; feast day 25 October see also Religious personalities and beings Headword location(s)
critic (adj.) Old form(s): Critticke
censorious, carping, fault-finding Headword location(s)
critical (adj.) Old form(s): criticall
censorious, judgemental, fault-finding Headword location(s)
croak (v.)
rumble, growl Headword location(s)
crone (n.) Old form(s): Croane
old hag, withered old woman Headword location(s)
crook (v.) Old form(s): crooke
bend Headword location(s)
crook-back (adj.)
hunchbacked Headword location(s)
crook-back (n.) Old form(s): Crooke-backe
hunchback Headword location(s)
crooked (adj.)
curling, twisting Headword location(s)
crooked (adj.) Old form(s): crook'd
malignant, perverse, contrary, devious Headword location(s)
crooked (adj.)
rounded, curved Headword location(s)
crooked (adj.)
false, wrongful, illegal Headword location(s)
crooked-pated (adj.)
with a twisted head, with a deformed skull Headword location(s)
crop (v.) Old form(s): cropt
cut down, remove, hack off Headword location(s)
crop (v.) Old form(s): cropt
bear a crop, have a child Headword location(s)
crop (v.)
break off, cut through Headword location(s)
cross (adj.) Old form(s): crosse
angry, ill-tempered, outraged Headword location(s)
cross (adj.) Old form(s): crosse
forked, zigzag Headword location(s)
cross (adj.) Old form(s): crosse
perverse, contrarious, contradictory Headword location(s)
cross (adv.) Old form(s): crosse
across, in the middle Headword location(s)
cross (n.) Old form(s): crosse
coin [referring to the cross stamped on some types of coin] Headword location(s)
cross (n.) Old form(s): crosse
trial, affliction, trouble Headword location(s)
cross (n.) Old form(s): crosse
hindrance, obstacle, stumbling block Headword location(s)
cross (n.) Old form(s): crosse
crossness; also: sign of the cross Headword location(s)
cross (v.) Old form(s): crosse
cross the path of, intercept, encounter Headword location(s)
cross (v.) Old form(s): cross'd, crosse , crost
prevent, thwart, forestall Headword location(s)
cross (v.) Old form(s): crosse , crost
contradict, challenge, go against Headword location(s)
cross (v.) Old form(s): cross'd , crosse, crost
afflict, plague, go against Headword location(s)
cross (v.) Old form(s): crost
interrupt, cut in on Headword location(s)
cross (v.)
[of a debt] cancel by crossing through, strike out Headword location(s)
cross-gartered (adj.) Old form(s): crosse garter'd
with garters crossed along the legs Headword location(s)
cross-gartering (n.) Old form(s): crosse-gartering
wearing garters crossed along the legs Headword location(s)
crossing (n.)
thwarting, opposing, challenging, contradiction Headword location(s)
crossly (adv.) Old form(s): crossely
adversely, unfavourably, disadvantageously Headword location(s)
cross-row (n.) Old form(s): Crosse-row
alphabet Headword location(s)
crossway (n.) Old form(s): crosse-waies
cross-road Headword location(s)
crotchet (n.) Old form(s): Crochets
strange notion, perverse idea, whimsical fancy Headword location(s)
Crotoy (n.)
[pron: krot'wa] Le Crotoy, Normandy, N France see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
crouch (v.) Old form(s): crowch
duck down, lie hidden Headword location(s)
crouch (v.)
bend low, bow down, cringe Headword location(s)
crouching (adj.)
submissive, cringing, docile Headword location(s)
crow (n.)
crowbar Headword location(s)
crow (n.)
cockerel Headword location(s)
crow, pluck a Old form(s): plucke
settle the quarrel, clear up the matter Headword location(s)
crowflower (n.)
[unclear] probably the ragged robin see also Plants Headword location(s)
crowkeeper, crow-keeper (n.)
scarecrow, farmer's boy, person who keeps crows away Headword location(s)
crown (n.) Old form(s): crowne , crownes
head Headword location(s)
crown (n.) Old form(s): crowne , crownes
coin [usually showing a monarch's crown], English value: 5 shilllings see also Money Headword location(s)
crown (n.) Old form(s): Crownes
king, monarch, ruler Headword location(s)
crown (n.)
kingdom Headword location(s)
crown (v.) Old form(s): Crowne
enthrone, give absolute power to Headword location(s)
crown (v.) Old form(s): crown'd
endow with honour, invest with special dignity Headword location(s)
crown of the sun Old form(s): crownes, Sunne
French gold crown Headword location(s)
crown up (v.) Old form(s): crowne vp
add regal status to, dignify Headword location(s)
crowner (n.)
coroner Headword location(s)
crownet (adj.) Old form(s): Coronet
wreathed, entwined, garlanded Headword location(s)
crownet (n.)
coronet, crown Headword location(s)
crownet (n.)
prince, noble Headword location(s)
crudy (adj.) Old form(s): cruddie
curdy, thick, congealed Headword location(s)
cruel (adv.) Old form(s): cruell
terribly, extremely, exceedingly Headword location(s)
cruel (n.)
[unclear meaning] form of cruelty, cruel creature Headword location(s)
crupper (n.)
leather saddle-strap on a horse Headword location(s)
crusado, cruzado (n.)
Portuguese gold coin [bearing the figure of a cross] see also Money Headword location(s)
crush (v.)
drink down, quaff, knock back Headword location(s)
crush (v.)
force the sense of, strain a meaning from Headword location(s)
crushed (adj.) Old form(s): crush'd
broken-down, subdued, forced out of shape Headword location(s)
crust over (v.) Old form(s): o're
encrust with sores, cover with scabs Headword location(s)
cruzado (n.)
Portuguese gold coin [bearing the figure of a cross] see also crusado (n.) Headword location(s)
cry (n.) Old form(s): Crie
company, pack [as of hounds] Headword location(s)
cry (n.) Old form(s): crie
[of hounds] noise, call, yelp Headword location(s)
cry (n.)
acclaim, shout of approval Headword location(s)
cry (n.)
rumour, gossip, common report Headword location(s)
cry (v.)
beg, entreat, implore see also Politeness Headword location(s)
cry (v.)
protest, rebel, cry out Headword location(s)
cry (v.) Old form(s): cride
offer for sale, advertise Headword location(s)
cry (v.) Old form(s): Cride, cry'de
speak loudly, shout out, proclaim see also match (n.) 5 Headword location(s)
cry (v.)
give tongue, cry out Headword location(s)
cry aim
[archery] show applause, shout approval [of] see also aim, cry Headword location(s)
cry on (v.)
shout out, call out about Headword location(s)
cry out (v.)
[hunting] call like a hound Headword location(s)
cry out (v.)
be in labour Headword location(s)
cry up (v.) Old form(s): cride , cride vp
show to be true, proclaim, announce in public [by] Headword location(s)
crystal (adj.) Old form(s): crystall
bright, gleaming, glittering Headword location(s)
crystal (adj.) Old form(s): Christall
clear, bright, transparent Headword location(s)
crystal (n.) Old form(s): christals, Chrystalls
(plural) eyes Headword location(s)
crystalline (adj.) Old form(s): Christalline
transparent as crystal, translucent Headword location(s)
cub-drawn (adj.)
drained of milk by cubs, ravenous Headword location(s)
cubiculo (n.)
bedroom, bedchamber Headword location(s)
cubit (n.)
measure of length or distance [from the length of the forearm: about 20 inches / c.51 cm] Headword location(s)
cuckold (n.)
[mocking name] man with an unfaithful wife see also Frequently Encountered Words (FEW) Headword location(s)
cuckold (v.)
[mocking name] dishonour a man by making his wife unfaithful Headword location(s)
cuckoldly (adj.)
[term of abuse] with the character of a cuckold Headword location(s)
cuckold-mad (adj.)
mad through being a cuckold Headword location(s)
cuckold-maker (n.)
seducer of a married woman Headword location(s)
cuckoldy (adj.) Old form(s): Cuckoldly
cuckolded see also cuckold (v.) Headword location(s)
cuckoo-bud (n.) Old form(s): Cuckow-buds
[unclear meaning] type of flower, perhaps chosen because its name resembles 'cuckold'; or: buttercup see also Plants Headword location(s)
cuckoo-flower (n.) Old form(s): Cuckoo flowres
variety of wild flower growing at the time of year when cuckoos call see also Plants Headword location(s)
cucullus...
the hood does not make the monk see also Latin Headword location(s)
cuffs, go to Old form(s): Cuffes
come to blows Headword location(s)
cuish, cuisse (n.)
armoured thigh-piece see also cush (n.) Headword location(s)
cull (v.) Old form(s): culd , cul'd , cull'd
select, pick out, choose Headword location(s)
cull forth (v.)
select, pick out, choose Headword location(s)
cull out (v.)
pick out, choose, decide on Headword location(s)
culled (adj.) Old form(s): cul'd , cull'd
chosen, picked, selected Headword location(s)
cullion (n.)
wretch, rascal, rogue Headword location(s)
cullionly (adj.) Old form(s): Cullyenly
like a cullion [= rogue], rascally, despicable Headword location(s)
cullison (n.)
badge, emblem [= cognizance, in heraldry] Headword location(s)
culverin (n.) Old form(s): Culuerin
type of small cannon see also Weapons Headword location(s)
cum...
with many others see also Latin Headword location(s)
cum...
by special licence with the sole right to print see also Latin Headword location(s)
cum...
by special licence see also Latin Headword location(s)
cumber (v.) Old form(s): comber
distress, trouble, burden Headword location(s)
cunger (n.)
type of sea-eel see also conger (n.) Headword location(s)
cunning (adj.)
knowledgeable, skilful, clever Headword location(s)
cunning (adj.) Old form(s): cunning'st
skilfully made, ingenious Headword location(s)
cunning (n.)
knowledge, awareness, discernment Headword location(s)
cunning (n.)
skill, ability, expertise Headword location(s)
cunning (n.)
deviousness, deceit, craftiness, artfulness Headword location(s)
cunning (n.)
[magical] knowledge, art, craft Headword location(s)
cunning (n.)
ploy, ruse, clever device Headword location(s)
cunningly (adv.)
craftily, artfully, deviously Headword location(s)
cunningly (adv.)
skilfully, cleverly, competently Headword location(s)
cup (v.)
supply with drink, make drunk Headword location(s)
cupboard (v.) Old form(s): cubbording
stow away, keep in, hoard Headword location(s)
Cupid (n.)
[pron: 'kyoopid] Roman god of love, son of Venus and Mercury; a winged, blindfolded boy with curved bow and arrows Headword location(s)
Cupid's flower
pansy see also Plants Headword location(s)
Cupid's flower
pansy see also Cupid (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
cuplet (n.)
two chicks, pair of young see also couplet (n.) 2 Headword location(s)
cur (n.) Old form(s): curre, Curres
dog, mastiff, watch-dog [without a contemptuous sense] Headword location(s)
curate (n.)
parish priest, parson Headword location(s)
curb (n.)
controlling chain or strap passed under a horse's jaw; check, restraint Headword location(s)
curb (v.) Old form(s): courb
bow, bend, stoop Headword location(s)
curb (v.) Old form(s): curb'd
restrain, inhibit, hold back Headword location(s)
curbed (adj.)
restrained, controlled see also uncurbed (adj.) Headword location(s)
curd (n.)
type of foodstuff derived from milk Headword location(s)
curd (v.)
congeal, coagulate, curdle Headword location(s)
curds and whey Old form(s): whay
foodstuff made of curdled milk Headword location(s)
curdy (v.)
congeal, solidify Headword location(s)
cure (n.)
state of health, condition, soundness Headword location(s)
cure (n.)
charge, care, office Headword location(s)
cureless (adj.) Old form(s): Curelesse
incurable, fatal, without remedy Headword location(s)
curfew (n.) Old form(s): Curfewe, Curphew
evening bell Headword location(s)
curiosity (n.) Old form(s): curiositie
scrupulousness, fastidiousness, painstaking attention to detail Headword location(s)
curious (adj.)
finely made, skilfully wrought, elaborate Headword location(s)
curious (adj.)
anxious, concerned, apprehensive Headword location(s)
curious (adj.)
worrisome, disquieting, causing anxiety Headword location(s)
curious (adj.)
particular, difficult to satisfy, hard to please Headword location(s)
curious (adj.)
exquisite, excellent, fine Headword location(s)
curious (adj.)
careful, fastidious, attentive Headword location(s)
curious (adj.)
hidden, subtle, minute Headword location(s)
curious-good (adj.) Old form(s): curious good
finely elaborate, excellently wrought Headword location(s)
curious-knotted (adj.) Old form(s): curious knotted
with intricate patterns of flower-beds Headword location(s)
curiously (adv.)
fastidiously, minutely, ingeniously Headword location(s)
curiously (adv.)
skilfully, carefully, proficiently Headword location(s)
curiously (adv.)
elaborately, artistically, exquisitely Headword location(s)
curled (adj.)
with elegantly curled hair, adorned with ringlets Headword location(s)
curled-pate (adj.) Old form(s): curld' pate
curly-headed Headword location(s)
currance (n.)
current, torrent, flow Headword location(s)
current (adj.) Old form(s): currant
[as of a coin] authentic, genuine, valid Headword location(s)
current (adj.) Old form(s): currant
accepted, genuine, taken at face value Headword location(s)
current (adj.) Old form(s): currant
valid, correct, true Headword location(s)
current (adj.) Old form(s): currant
acceptable, up-to-date, fashionable Headword location(s)
current (n.) Old form(s): currant , currants
practice, course, way of behaviour Headword location(s)
current (n.)
eddy, movement, flow Headword location(s)
current (n.) Old form(s): currant
circulation, currency Headword location(s)
currier (n.) Old form(s): Curriors
runner, messenger, courier Headword location(s)
currish (adj.)
mean-spirited, snarling, quarrelsome Headword location(s)
curry (v.) Old form(s): currie
use flattery, talk fawningly Headword location(s)
cursitory (adj.) Old form(s): curselarie
cursory, hurried, superficial Headword location(s)
curst (adj.)
bad-tempered, quarrelsome, shrewish, cross Headword location(s)
curst (adj.)
angry, furious, fierce Headword location(s)
curstness (n.) Old form(s): curstnesse
ill humour, bad temper Headword location(s)
cur'sy (n.)
courteous service, polite behaviour, good manners see also courtesy (n.) Headword location(s)
curtail (v.) Old form(s): curtail'd
cut short, diminish Headword location(s)
curtain (n.) Old form(s): Curtaines
banner, ensign Headword location(s)
curtal (adj.) Old form(s): curtaile , curtall, Curtull
with a docked tail; common, household Headword location(s)
curtle-axe (n.) Old form(s): curtelax , Curtleax
cutlass, cutting sword see also Weapons Headword location(s)
curtsy, curtsey (n.) Old form(s): Curtsie, curt'sie
act of courteous respect, deferential action, bow see also courtesy (n.) Headword location(s)
curtsy, curtsey (n.) Old form(s): cursies
courtly ceremony, mannered politeness Headword location(s)
curtsy, curtsey (v.) Old form(s): cursies , curtsie
bow low, do reverence, pay respect Headword location(s)
curvet (n.) Old form(s): curuet
[horse-riding] type of high leap Headword location(s)
curvet (v.) Old form(s): curuets, curuettes
[of a horse] leap about, act friskily, prance Headword location(s)
cush, cuish, cuisse (n.)
armoured thigh-piece see also Body-armour Headword location(s)
cushing (n.)
cushion Headword location(s)
cushion (n.)
seat of office, judgement seat Headword location(s)
custard-coffin (n.) Old form(s): custard coffen
crust surrounding a custard tart see also coffin (n.) Headword location(s)
custom (n.) Old form(s): custome
habit, usual practice, customary use Headword location(s)
custom (n.) Old form(s): custome
customary tribute [as if by a tenant to a lord] Headword location(s)
custom (n.) Old form(s): Custome
trade, business, line of work Headword location(s)
customed (adj.) Old form(s): custom'd
legally sanctioned, established by custom Headword location(s)
customed (adj.)
customary, ordinary, usual Headword location(s)
customer (n.)
harlot, prostitute, whore Headword location(s)
custom-shrunk (adj.) Old form(s): Custom-shrunke
down in business, suffering great loss of trade Headword location(s)
custrel (n.) Old form(s): custerell
scoundrel, rogue, low fellow see also coistril (n.) Headword location(s)
cut (adj.)
[in expressions] see also come cut and long tail Headword location(s)
cut (adj.)
[in expressions] see also draw cuts Headword location(s)
cut (n.)
work-horse, nag Headword location(s)
cut (n.)
blow, misfortune, disaster Headword location(s)
cut (n.)
ornamental gap in a dress to show the colour underneath see also Clothing Headword location(s)
cut off (v.)
put to death, bring to an untimely end Headword location(s)
cut off (v.)
interrupt, break off Headword location(s)
cut off (v.)
remove, take away, reduce Headword location(s)
cutpurse (n.) Old form(s): Cut-purse, Cut-purses
pickpocket, thief, robber Headword location(s)
cutter (n.)
carver, sculptor, engraver Headword location(s)
cuttle (n.)
knife used by pickpockets for cutting purses; bully, cut-throat Headword location(s)
Cyclops (n.)
[pron: 'siyklops] one-eyed giants who aided Vulcan in forging armour for the gods see also Classical mythology Headword location(s)
Cyclops (n.)
[pron: 'siyklops] one-eyed giants who aided Vulcan in forging armour for the gods see also Vulcan (n.) 1 Headword location(s)
Cydnus (n.)
river in Cilicia, S Turkey; meeting place of Cleopatra and Antony, 41 BC see also World [outside Britain], places and peoples Headword location(s)
Cymbeline (n.)
[pron: 'simbeleen] Celtic king in 1st-c Britain, usually named as Cunobelinus see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
cyme (n.)
[debated reading] plant-top, head of a plant; drug which induces vomiting Headword location(s)
cynic (n.) Old form(s): cyncke, Cynicke
critic, fault-finder Headword location(s)
Cynthia (n.)
Roman goddess of the moon; one of the identities of Diana see also Gods and goddesses Headword location(s)
cypress (n.) Old form(s): Cipresse, Cypresse
type of lightweight fabric, gauze cloth, crape material [when black, used in mourning] Headword location(s)
Cyrus (n.)
[pron: 'siyrus] Cyrus the Great, 6th-c BC, king of Persia see also Historical figures Headword location(s)
Cytherea (n.)
Roman goddess of beauty and love Headword location(s)
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