Vocab Sir Gawain Green Knight Flashcards
Narrative poem or ballad
Lay
A breaking of faith
Perfidy
Daring action or reckless courage
Derring-do
Proper or appropriate
Meet
Raised platform
Dais
With a strong hand; strong handedly
A la dure main
Beautiful; handsome
Seemly
Loose sleeveless coat or cape
Mantle
Weasel fur
Ermine
Clothing or attire
Raiment
Leather strap attached to saddle
Crupper
Clipped tail of a horse or dog
Dock
Heavy blow or force
Dint
Heaven; sky
Welkin
Leg armor worn below the knees
Greaves
Plate armor worn on the thighs
Cuisses
An outer coat; often worn by Knights over their armor
Surcoat
Ornamental covering placed on a saddle
Caparison
Also called the sign of Solomon, a star inside a circle
Pentangle
A belt worn across the chest to support a sword, bugle, or a shield
Baldwin
Faithfulness
Fealty
On a coat of arms, the color red or red vertical lines
Gules
To quibble about, to raise a trivial objection
Cavil
A long tunic made of chain mail
Hauberk
Handle of a knife, sword, or dagger
Haft
Measurement in England that is roughly 45 inches
Ell
To think or suppose
Ween
Double edged blade with a beak in the back
Gisarme
A reward or recompense
Guerdon