Exam 4 Flashcards
sanguine
optimistic or positive in a bad situation
sop
piece of bread dipped in gravy, soup, or sauce
dainty
something good to eat
vavasor
person who owes allegiance to the lord of his/her land
arras
rich tapestry used to cover an alcove
alderman
elected member of a council
chattel
a personal possession
nonce
used for one occasion
galingale
pretty much a grass that smells awesome (aromatic)
seethe
bubble up because of boiling
blanc-mange
gelatinous dessert made with cornstarch and milk
hackney
a light horse with a high-step trot
pall
cloth spread over a coffin
engender
cause a feeling or condtion
apothecary
a person who sells medicines or drugs
electuary
medicinal substance mixed with sweet substance
superfluity
excessively large amount of something
taffeta
fabric with a crisp texture
sendal
rich silk material used to make robes or banners
pestilence
fatal epidemic disease
amorous
showing sexual desire
ardours
enthusiasm or passion
cordeliers
Franciscan observant
sepulchres
a small room cut in rock where a dead person is laid or buried
redound
to contribute greatly to
draught
a single act of drinking
pensive
engaged in serious thought
curtsey
a woman’s formal greeting made by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other
enamour
be filled with feeling of love
suffice
be enough or adequate
heinous
wicked
rancour
bitterness or resentfulness
