Antiquity
The ancient past
Shambling
Walk with a shuffle
Splayed
Spread out (referring to limbs)
Scuttling
Running with quick short steps
Smote
Struck with a firm blow
Benighted
Overtaken by darkness or night
Marjoram
An Aromatic herb of the mint family
Eyrie
A large nest of a bird of prey
Tippet
A long fur scarf or shawl
Dale
A broad valley
Bulbous
Rounded or bulging
Fended
Defended oneself from attack
Quoits
A game