Chaucer (Matching) Flashcards
Wore a coat of green, carried a bow and hunting horn, had St. Chris medal
Yeoman
Dressed up in the official clothing of the guide - wives wanted to be called Madame
Five tradesman
Rode an old farmers horse, but at his job, he was likely to let people walk home from the middle of a large body of water 
Ship’s captain
An old man who wanted his mother to open her gate to him
Death
Gave easy, penance after confession, if given, good gifts
Friar
Oh my God, a somewhat that heavyset lady who had five husbands and gap teeth 
Wife of bath
A really holy man who gave to the pool instead of trying to make money 
Parson
And estate manager who had grown Rich cheating his masters, but gave them gifts to get on the good side of them
Reeve
Thin man on a thin horse, who loved books more than clothes “would gladly learn, and gladly teach” 
Oxford student
Made up the idea to tell stories on his chip with a meal as a prize 
Harry Bailly
A 224 pound man who uses his head to open doors what are nose 
Miller
Crooked church man who sold pillowcases for our ladies veil
Pardoner
Made good soup and pie, but had an
Ulcer on his knee 
Cook
Was embroidered like a meadow bite, and like to sing and dance 
Squire
Love to eat excellent food and drink good wine - would fuss at the cook if the sauce was not hot 
Franklin
Bought food for lawyers, and was smart enough to cheat them 
Manciple
Spoke daintily in French never let soft strip on her dress and wept for trapped mice
Prioress
Had fought at grandma and had joust in 15 mortal battles and had a stained tunic 
Knight
Love to hunt instead of doing religious duties had grade hounds, and lots of horses to help in the hunt 
Monk
Had a red face scabby Brows and carbuncle - spoke Latin, when drunk
Summoner
Used horoscopes to determine troubles, and might walk with an apothecary 
Doctor
Was good at getting clear titled to old inherited land claims, and knew every case recorded since Kings Williams timeline
Lawyer
Talked about the money made in financial dealings, but really in debt
Merchant
