Word origins

• pateThe head, particularly the top or crown.
• tabernacleAny temporary dwelling; a hut, tent, or booth.
• mincedFinely chopped.
• westerlyComing from the west; originating in the west.
• midwifeA person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.
• convictTo find guilty, as a result of legal proceedings, or (informal) in a moral sense.
• lawfullyConforming to the law; legally.
• sladeA valley, a flat grassy area, a glade.
• potableGood for drinking without fear of waterborne disease or poisoning.
• jesterOne who jests, jokes or teases.
• bowlerOne who engages in the sport of bowling.
• gallantBrave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.
• jewelerA person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry.
• ostrichA large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.
• exclamationThe act of loudly calling or crying out, for example, as in anger, grief or pain, joy, surprise, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.
• ascendantMoving upward; ascending, rising.
• GatesheadA town in Tyne and Wear, in north-east England, found upon the southern bank of the Tyne (OS grid ref NZ2562).
• warlockA male magic-user; a male equivalent of a witch; a wizard.
• jurorA member of a jury.
• eamUncle.
• goggleTo stare (at something) with wide eyes.
• awakenTo cause to become awake.
• singularityThe state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual.
• signifyTo create a sign out of something.
• ElmoreA surname.
• progenyOffspring or descendants considered as a group.
• tributaryA natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.
• rosyRose-coloured.
• tormentA catapult or other kind of war-engine.
• howlThe protracted, mournful cry of a dog, wolf or other canid; also of other animals.
• eftA newt, especially a smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris, syn. Triturus punctatus), of Europe.
• ecclesiasticalOf or pertaining to the church.
• fifteenthThe ordinal form of the number fifteen.
• mulchAny material used to cover the top layer of soil to protect, insulate, or decorate it, or to discourage weeds or retain moisture.
• whineA long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound.
• nonresidentNot resident; not residing in the place in question.
• rooPeace; quietness.
• fiskTo run about; to fist; to whisk.
• followerOne who follows, comes after another.
• chantingSinging, especially as a chant is sung.
• wrestlerA person who wrestles.
• hermitA religious recluse; someone who lives alone for religious reasons; an eremite.
• creaseA line or mark made by folding or doubling any pliable substance; hence, a similar mark, however produced.
• wisCertainly, surely.
• perseveranceContinuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
• vicarIn the Church of England, the priest of a parish, receiving a salary or stipend but not tithes.
• prankA practical joke or mischievous trick.
• repentTo feel pain, sorrow, or regret for what one has done or omitted to do; the cause for repenting may be indicated with "of".
• agreeableAble to agree; possible to be agreed.
• centrumA centre.
• pulpitA raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.
• ambushThe act of concealing oneself and lying in wait to attack or kill by surprise.
• gaitA manner of walking or stepping; a bearing or carriage while moving on legs.
• bonfireA large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal.
• wastelandA place with no remaining resources; a desert.
• meekHumble, non-boastful, modest, meager, or self-effacing.
• lindThe lime tree, or linden tree.
• stowA place, stead.
• parchmentMaterial, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
• forfeitA penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
• awkOdd; out of order; perverse.
• chastityThe quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.
• frightA state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
• marvellousExciting wonder or surprise; astonishing; wonderful.
• eyreA journey taken by certain Medieval English itinerant judges (justices in eyre)
• beetBeta vulgaris, a plant with a swollen root which is eaten or used to make sugar.
• brineSalt water; water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt; a salt-and-water solution for pickling.
• waningBecoming weaker or smaller.
• cartwrightA craftsman who makes carts.
• twinkleTo shine with a flickering light; to glimmer.
• supplePliant, flexible, easy to bend.
• geldA payment.
• ordealA trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.
• astronomerOne who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics.
• flickerAn unsteady flash of light.
• rouseTo cause (something) to be (more) active or to move; to agitate, to stir up.
• casuallyIn a casual manner.
• repriseA recurrence or resumption of an action.
• meowUsed to indicate the cry of a cat.
• lashThe thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
• identDiligent; persistent.
• quicksilverThe metal mercury.
• stipendA regular fixed payment made to someone (especially a clergyman, judge, soldier, or teacher) for services provided by them; a salary.
• complexionThe quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.
• eltTo injure (anything) by rough handling; handle roughly.
• coyBashful, shy, retiring.
• nitThe egg of a louse.
• shamefulCausing or meriting shame or disgrace; disgraceful
• elevateTo raise (something) to a higher position.
• deafnessThe condition of being deaf; the lack or loss of the ability to hear.
• gullyA trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.
• bitternessThe quality of having a bitter taste.
• thrushAny of numerous species of songbirds of the cosmopolitan family Turdidae, such as the song thrush, mistle thrush, bluebird, and American robin.
• ascendTo move upward, to fly, to soar.
• nutmegAn evergreen tree (Myristica fragrans) cultivated in the East Indies for its spicy seeds.
• magnifyTo praise, glorify (someone or something, especially God).
• travailArduous or painful exertion; excessive labor, suffering, hardship.
• fiddlerOne who plays the fiddle.
• FalkirkA town in Falkirk council area, in the Central Lowlands of Scotland, originally in Stirlingshire.
• wholesomePromoting good physical health and well-being.