English words from Middle English
- subjugateForced into submission; subjugated.
- titmouseAny small passerine bird mostly of the genus Baeolophus, which are found in the woods of the Northern Hemisphere and of Africa.
- swaddlingThe practice of wrapping infants in clothing that restricts movement.
- exultationThe act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight
- fandA fairy and the wife of Manannán mac Lir and later the lover of Cúchulainn.
- selfsameChiefly preceded by the: precisely the same; the very same; the same not only in being similar but in being identical.
- millwrightA craftsman who designs, erects, and builds mills and milling machinery.
- grovelTo be prone on the ground.
- soberlyIn a sober manner; temperately; coolly; calmly; gravely; seriously.
- brewhouseThe part of a brewery where the wort is made, as contrasted with the cellars and warehouses; a brewery (sometimes synonymous in cases involving a single building).
- vespasianvespasienne
- herbageHerbs collectively.
- adduceTo bring forward or offer, as an argument, passage, or consideration which bears on a statement or case.
- suckleA teat.
- arkwrightA maker of cabinets or chests.
- taciturnSilent; temperamentally untalkative; disinclined to speak.
- balterTo tumble; dance clumsily.
- bristledHaving bristles
- unlearnTo discard the knowledge of.
- sophywisdom, knowledge, learning
- devoirDuty, business; something that one must do.
- moultThe process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
- barmyContaining, covered with, or pertaining to barm (“foam rising upon beer or other malt liquors when fermenting, used as leaven in brewing and making bread”).
- battlerOne who wages battle against an enemy; a soldier; a general.
- WelshmanA man who is a native or inhabitant of Wales.
- sinewA cord or tendon of the body.
- declensionA falling off, decay or descent.
- oddnessThe state or quality of being odd.
- dormouseAny of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae.
- smidgenChiefly in the form a smidgen of: a very small amount or quantity; a bit, a trace.
- anetThe herb dill; also dillseed.
- anodyneCapable of soothing or eliminating pain.
- wiveTo marry (a woman).
- possessoryOf, pertaining to, having, or arising from possession.
- fenlandA kind of low-lying ground, often wet or marshy.
- logicianA person who studies or teaches logic.
- hovenAffected with the disease called hoove.
- packhorseA horse used as a pack animal.
- reprobateRejected; cast off as worthless.
- catacombAn underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.
- limpetAny of various gastropods with a conical shell shape (patelliform) and a strong, muscular foot that they use to create strong suction to cling onto rocks or other hard surfaces.
- handworkWork done by the hands, as opposed to by machine.
- GodwardDirected to or tending toward God; toward God.
- grueTo be frightened; also, to shudder with fear; to quake, to tremble.
- twixtSynonym of betwixt (“between”).
- preenA forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
- traitorousCharacteristic of a traitor; disloyal.
- mournerSomeone filled with or expressing grief or sadness, especially over a death; someone who mourns.
- enfoldTo envelop and wrap up something.
- abaddonAn informer; a criminal who informs on other criminals to the authorities.
- cackleThe cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg.
- sallowOf an unhealthy pale colour.
- ostentationAmbitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
- wrathfulPossessed of great wrath; very angry.
- blackenTo cause to be or become black.
- hambleTo mutilate; hamstring; cut away.
- writheTo twist, wring (something).
- cockerelA young male chicken.
- friendlessWithout friends (without a friend).
- beverA drink.
- pitifullyIn a pitiful manner.
- revelingA revel.
- witheA flexible, slender shoot or twig, especially when used as a band or for binding; a withy.
- oblationThe offering of worship, thanks etc. to a deity.
- executoryOf or pertaining to administration or execution.
- combustTo burn up, to burn away, to consume with fire.
- hoarselyWith a dry, harsh voice.
- berlingA surname from German.
- woozyQueasy, dizzy, or disoriented.
- floutTo express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
- leglessWithout legs.
- ohoExpressing surprise or gloating realisation; aha.
- blazonA verbal or written description of a coat of arms.
- unsharpOut of focus; blurry.
- smilerSomeone who smiles.
- chagA branch of a tree; a branch of broom or gorse.
- worthilyIn a worthy manner.
- insomuchBecause of; since; as a result of.
- honeyedSweetened, with, or as if with, honey.
- forseeTo neglect; overlook; disregard; despise.
- redolentFragrant or aromatic; having a sweet scent.
- annetA duck or drake.
- codlingA young small cod.
- manlinessThe quality of being manly; the set of qualities, traits and abilities considered appropriate to men (as opposed to women or children); similarity to a man.
- HyadesDaughters of the Titan Atlas and sisters of the Pleiades.
- guiltlessFree from guilt; innocent.
- overabundanceAn excess of what is needed or is appropriate.
- miscreantLacking in conscience or moral principles; unscrupulous.
- studierOne who studies.
- uncertainlyIn an uncertain manner.
- familiarlyIn a casual or informal manner, as with a close acquaintance; especially when such behavior may be considered inappropriate.
- almshouseA building of residence for the poor, sick or elderly of a parish. Originally founded by the Church, and usually funded by charitable donations.
- smartingPainful, sore.
- censerAn ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies.
- surfeitSated; surfeited; filled.
- obeisanceDemonstration of an obedient attitude, especially by bowing deeply; a deep bow which demonstrates such an attitude.
- ignominiousEspecially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.
- speareAn English surname transferred from the nickname or originating as an occupation.
- baubleA cheap showy ornament or piece of jewellery; a gewgaw.
- aniseedThe seedlike fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavoring of liqueurs such as ouzo.