Beowulf vocabulary Flashcards
Byrny
A long, often sleeveless, tunic of chain mail worn as defensive armor
Bower
A leafy shelter or recess; a shady outdoor area
Parley
A discussion or conference between opposing sides
Buckler
A small round shield held by a grip and sometimes having having straps through which the arm is passed
Miren
Air, bearing, or demeanor, as showing character, feeling, etc; appearance
Fain
Pleased or willing to do something
Fen
Low land covered wholly or partially with water; boggy or swampy land; a marsh or swamp
Blithesome
Lighthearted, merry or cheerful
Mere
Being nothing more nor better than; a swamp
Winsome
Secretly or innocently charming
Ween
To think; to suppose; to expect; being of the opinion of
Baleful
Menacing or threatening harm; having a harmful or destructive effect
Chalice
A cup for the wine of the Eucharist; a drinking cup or goblet
