This glossary is designed to include obsolete, archaic, dialectal, and rare words; current words used in obsolete, archaic, or exceptional senses; and, so far as practicable, obsolete and archaic phrases. Current words in current uses have occasionally been included to avoid confusion, as well as technical words unfamiliar to the ordinary reader. Favorite words have been treated, for the sake of illustration, with especial fullness.

For most words treated in its volumes published up to March, 1905, Murray’s New English Dictionary is the chief authority. For words not reached by that work the Century Dictionary has been preferred. The Stanford Dictionary has been found especially useful for anglicized words. It has often been necessary to resort to contemporary foreign dictionaries in the case of words of Romance origin.

It has been thought best to refer to all or nearly all important passages. Etymologies are given only in cases of especial interest.

A dagger [†] before a word or definition indicates that the word or the particular meaning is obsolete; parallel lines [""] before a word, that it has never become naturalized in English; an interrogation point [?], that the case is doubtful.

A, prep. [Worn down from OE. preposition an, on.] With be: engaged in. Arch. or dial. 5. 1. 4.
†A’, prep. Worn down from of. 5. 2. 38.
Aboue, adv. Surpassing in degree; exceedingly. 3. 6. 33.
Abuse, v. †To impose upon, deceive. 5. 8. 140; 4. 2. 41; 4. 7. 80.
Academy, n.? A school of deportment. 2. 8. 20; 3. 5. 33.
Access, n. †Approach; advance. 2. 6. 68.
Accompt, n. [Form of account.] A report. 2. 7. 28.
Accomptant, †a. [Form of accountant.] Liable to give an account; accountable. 5. 2. 11.
Account, n. †Reckoning, consideration. Phr. make account: To reckon, consider. 4. 1. 10.
Acknowledge, v. To recognize a service as (from a person). 4. 3. 19.
Admire, v. †intr. To feel or express surprise; to wonder. 1. 1. 77.
Aduise, v. To warn, dissuade †(from a course). 5. 4. 43.
AËrie, a. [Form of airy.] Lively, vivacious. 4. 4. 157. aËry. 3. 5. 13.
Affection, n. †Mental tendency; disposition. 4. 4. 126.
Afore, prep. In the presence of. Arch. or dial. 4. 4. 167; 5. 5. 7.
Aforehand, adv. Arch. In advance. 1. 3. 41.
After-game, n. ‘Prop., a second game played in order to reverse or improve the issues of the first; hence, “The scheme which may be laid or the expedients which are practised after the original game has miscarried; methods taken after the first turn of affairs” (Johnson).’ NED. 4. 7. 84.
""AlcorÇa, n. Sp. ‘A conserue.’ Minsheu.
Alcorea, n. pr. for AlcorÇa, q. v. 4. 4. 144.
""Allum Scagliola, n. It.? Rock alum. 4. 4. 30.
†Almaine-leape, n. A dancing-leap. 1. 1. 97.
Almanack-Man, n. †A fortune-teller, foreteller. 1. 7. 25.
""Almoiauana, n. Sp. ‘A kinde of cheese-cake.’ Minsheu. 4. 4. 143.
Almond milke, n. ‘Chambers Cycl. Supp., Almond-milk is a preparation made of sweet blanched almonds and water, of some use in medicine, as an emollient.’ NED. 1. 6. 222.
""Aluagada, n. pr. same as AlvayÁlde, q. v. 4. 4. 27.
""Aluayalde or Albayalde, n. Sp. ‘A white colour to paint womens faces called ceruse.’ Minsheu.
Ancient, a.? Belonging to an old family. 1. 2. 17.
And, conj. †If. 3. 5. 39. and’. 1. 3. 23. an’. 1. 2. 31.
Angel, n. ‘An old English gold coin, called more fully at first the Angel-noble, being originally a new issue of the Noble, having as its device the archangel Michael standing upon, and piercing the dragon.’ NED. Pr. about 10 s. 2. 1. 138.
Anone, adv. Now again. P. 10.
†Ap-perill, n. Risk. 5. 4. 34.
""Aqua nanfa, n. Sp. [Corruption of acqua nanfa.] ‘Sweet water smelling of muske and Orenge-leaves.’ Florio. 4. 4. 146.
""Aqua-vitÆ, n. Any form of ardent spirits. 2. 1. 5.
Arbitrary, a. Law. Discretionary; not fixed. 3. 3. 75.
""Arcana, n. [Pl. of L. a. arcanum, used subst.] Secrets, mysteries. 4. 4. 151.
""Argentata, n. It. ‘A painting for women’s faces.’ Florio. 4. 4. 28.
Argument, n. Subject-matter of discussion or discourse; theme, subject. Obs. or arch. 1. 6. 10.
Arras, n. [Arras, name of a town in Artois, famed for its manufacture of the fabric.] A hanging screen of a rich tapestry fabric formerly placed around the walls of household apartments. 1. 2. 46.
Art, n. 1. A contrivance. 1. 7. 24. †2. Magic art. 1. 5. 21.
Artist, n. †A professor of magic arts; an astrologer. 1. 2. 22.
As, conj. †With finite verb: That. 1. 4. 30; 1. 6. 61; 3. 2. 23.
As, adv. Phr. as that: Even as (in parallel clause, introducing a known circumstance with which a hypothesis is contrasted). 5. 1. 20.
Assure, v. †To secure. 3. 5. 68.
At, prep. Upon. 1. 6. 114.
Atchieue, v. [Form of achieve.] †To gain, win (a material acquisition). 3. 5. 67.
Attemp, n. [Form of attempt.] Endeavor to win over. 2. 2. 30.
Attempt, v. To try to win over, or seduce. Arch. 4. 5. 7.
Audit, n. A statement of account. Fig., arch. 3. 3. 229.
Aye, adv. At all times, on all occasions. (Now only Sc. and north dial.) 1. 6. 220.
Ayre, n. [Form of air.] Manner; sort. 2. 7. 21.

Baffle, v. †To treat with contempt. 4. 7. 73 SN.
Bag, n. The sac (of the bee) containing honey. 2. 6. 112.
Bailie, n. [Form of bailiff.] An officer of justice under a sheriff; a warrant officer. 3. 3. 38.
Bane, n. 1. Poison. 2. 7. 18.
†2. As exclam. ‘Plague.’ 5. 6. 66.
Banke, n. †An artificial earthwork, an embankment. 2. 1. 56.
Bare, a. Bare-headed. Arch. 2. 3. 37.
Bate, v. †1. To deprive (of). 4. 1. 56.
†2. To make a reduction (of); to deduct. 2. 1. 83; 2. 1. 104.
Baudy, 2. 8. 73. See Bawdy.
Bawd-ledger, n. Resident minister to the bawds (a mock title coined by Jonson). 5. 6. 64.
Bawdry, n. Arch. Lewd talk; obscenity. 4. 1. 176.
Bawdy, a. 1. Lewd. 2. 1. 167. 2. absol. quasi-sb. Lewd language, obscenity. 4. 4. 165. baudy. 2. 8. 73.
Be, v. pl. Are. Obs. or dial. 2. 8. 63.
Bed-fellow, n. †Intimate companion. 2. 8. 9.
Behaue, v. †trans. To manage. 2. 8. 71.
Benefit, n. Advantage. †Phr. make benefit of: To take advantage of. ?Obs. 2. 2. 98.
Beniamin, n. Gum benzoin, an aromatic resin obtained from the Styrax benzoin, a tree of Sumatra, Java, and the neighboring islands, used in medicine, perfumery, and chemistry.
""Beniamin di gotta, n. ?Gum benzoin in drops. See Beniamin. 4. 4. 33.
Bespeake, v. trans. w. refl. To engage. 1. 6. 214.
Bestow, v. To deposit. Arch. 3. 2. 9.
Black-water, n. 3. 3. 179. See-water.
Blanck manger, n. [Form of blancmange.] †‘A dish composed usually of fowl, but also of other meat, minced with cream, rice, almonds, sugar, eggs, etc.’ NED. 1. 6. 240.
Blank, n. ‘A small French coin, originally of silver, but afterwards of copper; also a silver coin of Henry V. current in the parts of France then held by the English. According to LittrÉ, the French blanc was worth 5 deniers. The application of the name in the 17th Cen. is uncertain.’ NED. 3. 3. 33.
Blesse, v. †To protect, save (from). 4. 4. 187.
Blocke, n. A mould. Spec. Brokers blocke: A mould for clothes in a pawnbroker’s shop. 2. 7. 15.
Blocke-head, n. †A wooden block for hats or wigs; hence, a blockish or stupid head. 3. 5. 65.
Board, n. Phr. tall board: ?A gaming table. 4. 5. 32. See note.
Booke, n. †A charter or deed; a written grant of privileges. 3. 3. 67; 3. 3. 79.
""Borachio, n. Obs. ‘A large leather bottle or bag used in Spain for wine or other liquors.’ NED. 2. 1. 71.
Bound, ppl. a. Under obligations of gratitude. 4. 1. 11.
Bouzy, a. [Form of bousy.] Sotted. 5. 6. 25.
Brach, n. Arch. A bitch-hound. 4. 4. 229.
Braue, a. 1. Finely-dressed. Arch. 1. 4. 16; 2. 5. 11.
2. A general epithet of admiration or praise. Arch. 1. 2. 52; 2. 6. 75; 3. 4. 12; 4. 6. 29.
†interj. 3. Capital! 1. 1. 67.
Brauery, n. †A fine thing; a matter to boast or be proud of. 3. 6. 47.
Breake, v. †To speak confidentially (with a person of a thing). 3. 4. 62.
Bring, v. Phr. bring up: ?Augment, increase. 1. 4. 96.
Bristo-stone, n. ‘A kind of transparent rock-crystal found in the Clifton limestone near Bristol, resembling the diamond in brilliancy.’ NED. 3. 3. 173.
Broker, n. 1. A pawnbroker. 1. 1. 143; 1. 4. 19.
2. With added function of agent or intermediary. 1. 4. 4.
Brooke, v. †To endure; not to discredit; to be sufficiently appropriate for. 2. 8. 63.
Buckram, a. A kind of coarse linen or cloth stiffened with gum or paste. 2. 1. 63.
Bullion, n. †More fully, bullion-hose: Trunk-hose, puffed out at the upper part, in several folds. 3. 3. 217.
Bush, n. A branch of ivy used as vintner’s sign; hence, the sign-board of a tavern. 3. 3. 170.
Businesse, n. †1. Affectedly used for an ‘affair of honor,’ a duel. 3. 3. 106.
†2. A misunderstanding, quarrel. 4. 1. 18.
Busse, v. Arch. and dial. To kiss. 3. 6. 1.
Buzz, v. Phr. buzz at: 1. To hum about, as an insect.
†2. To whisper to; incite by suggestions. Used quibblingly in both senses. 2. 7. 4.
†By cause, phr. used as conj. Because. 5. 4. 24.

Cabbin, n. †A small room, a boudoir. 1. 6. 238.
Cabinet, n. A small chamber or room; a boudoir. Arch. or obs. 4. 4. 152.
Campheere, n. [Form of camphor.] 4. 4. 22.
Can, v. †tr. To have at one’s command; to be able to supply, devise or suggest (a pregnant use). 3. 6. 39.
Caract, n. [Form of carat. Confused with caract=Character.] †Value, estimate. Phr. at all caracts: ‘To the minutest circumstance.’ Gifford. 1. 6. 88.
†Caravance, n. ‘Name of sundry kinds of peas and small beans.’ Stanford.
†Carrauicins, n. perh.=caravance, q. v. 4. 4. 45.
Care, v. To take care. Now only dial. 1. 1. 29.
Carefull, a. Anxious, solicitous. Arch. 1. 6. 10.
†Caroch, n. A coach or chariot of a stately or luxurious kind. 1. 6. 214. Carroch. 4. 2. 11.
Carry, v. 1. tr. To conduct, manage. Arch. 3. 5. 53.
?†2. intr. To be arranged. 3. 3. 126.
Case, n. 1. The body (as enclosing the soul, etc.). 5. 6. 39.
2. Condition, supposition. Phr. in case to: In a condition or position to; prepared, ready. Arch. 4. 7. 85. Put case: Suppose. ?Arch. 4. 4. 228.
Cast, v. †1. To estimate. 2. 1. 81.
†2. To devise. 2. 8. 42.
Castle-soape, n. Obs. form of Castile soap. 5. 3. 3.
""Cataputia, n. [In Med. L. and It.] ‘The hearbe spurge.’ Florio. 4. 4. 55.
†Cater, n. ‘A buyer of provisions or “cates”; in large households the officer who made the necessary purchases of provisions.’ NED. 1. 3. 13.
Catholike, a. †Universally efficient. 1. 4. 35.
†Cause, conj. Obs. exc. dial. [An elliptic use of the noun for because.] Because. 2. 8. 28; 4. 6. 34. Phr. by cause. See By cause.
†Cautelous, a. Crafty. 1. 6. 142.
Caution, n. 1. Security; guarantee. 3. 4. 30; 58.
2. A word of warning. 4. 5. 28.
Ceruse, n. [White lead.] A paint or cosmetic for the skin; used vaguely. 4. 4. 53.
Challengee, n. Rare (perh. coined by Jonson). One who is challenged. 3. 3. 141.
Character, n. A cabalistic or magical sign. 1. 2. 9.
Charge, n. Expenses; outlay. Arch. 2. 1. 49; 1. 6. 172.
Chartell, n. [Form of cartel.] A written challenge. 3. 3. 140.
Chaw, v. A common by-form of chew in the 16-17th c. 4. 2. 53.
Cheat, n. †Any product of conquest or robbery; booty, spoil. 1. 7. 4.
Cheat, v. Phr. cheat on: To cheat. 5. 6. 54.
Cheater, n. †A dishonest gamester; a sharper. 5. 6. 64.
Check, n. †Reproof, censure. 3. 6. 44.
Cheese-trencher, n. A wooden plate for holding or cutting cheese. P. 8.
Christall, n. [Form of crystal.] A piece of rock-crystal or similar mineral used in magic art. 1. 2. 6.
†Cioppino, n. [Italianated form of chopine.] A kind of shoe raised above the ground by means of a cork sole or the like; worn about 1600 in Spain and Italy, esp. at Venice, where they were monstrously exaggerated. 3. 4. 13 (see note); 4. 4. 69.
Cipher, n. A means of conveying secret intelligence: used vaguely. 2. 1. 167·
Circle, n. 1. An embrace. 1. 4. 94.
2. Sphere (of influence, etc.). 1. 6. 96.
3. A circular figure (of magic). 1. 2. 26.
Cloake-charge, n. The expense of a cloak (coined by Jonson). 2. 2. 42.
Cockscomb, n. †A simpleton. 5. 8. 40.
Cock-stone, n. †A name of the kidney-bean. 1. 1. 53.
Cog, v. To cheat, esp. at dice or cards. 1. 1. 48.
†Cokes, n. A simpleton, one easily ‘taken in.’ 2. 2. 104.
Collect, v. To infer, deduce. Rare. 1. 6. 234.
Come, v. Phr. come off: (in imperative as a call of encouragement to action) Come! come along! 3. 5. 27.
Comming, ppl. a. Inclined to make or meet advances. 4. 4. 180.
Commoner, n. †A member of the general body of a town-council. 2. 1. 42.
Complement, n. †1. Anything which goes to make up or fully equip. 3. 4. 33.
†2. Polite or ceremonious greetings. 3. 5. 15.
Complexion, n. †1. The combination of the four ‘humors’ of the body in a certain proportion; ‘temperament.’ 2. 2. 122.
†2. Bodily habit or constitution. 5. 1. 18.
?3. Appearance of the skin. 1. 4. 63 (or perh. as 2).
†4. A coloring preparation, cosmetic. 4. 4. 12.
5. Appearance, aspect (fig.). 2. 6. 50.
Comport, v. Phr. comport with: †To act in accordance with. 2. 8. 17.
""Compos mentis, a. phr. [L. f. com-potis.] Of sound mind. 5. 3. 12.
Compter, n. Old spelling of Counter. The name of certain city prisons for debtors; esp. the two London Compters. 3. 1. 20 (see note).
Conceit, n. †1. Idea, device. 2. 8. 23. conceipt.
†2. Personal opinion. 4. 4. 200.
3. Phr. Out of conceipt: Out of patience, dissatisfied. 2. 8. 18.
Concerne, v. †intr. To be of importance. 3. 3. 113.
Concurrence, n. A juncture: a condition: used vaguely. 2. 6. 54.
Conduit-head, n. †A structure from which water is distributed or made to issue: a reservoir. 5. 1. 27.
Confine, v. Imprison. Const. †to. 5. 6. 34.
Confute, v. To put to silence (by physical means). 5. 6. 18.
Content, a. †Willing. 1. 1. 133.
Conuenient, a. †1. Due, proper. 1. 4. 79. †2. Suitable. 4. 4. 230.
Conuey, v. To carry from one place to another (†used of small objects and with connotation of secrecy). 2. 1. 164.
Coozen, v. [Form of cozen.] To cheat. 3. 1. 22. cossen. 5. 2. 29.
Coozener, n. [Form of cozener.] Impostor. 5. 8. 148.
""Coquetta, n. Sp. A small loaf. 4. 4. 143.
Corn-ground, n. Arch. A piece of land used for growing corn; corn-land. 3. 1. 17.
Cornish, a. Phr. C. counterfeit: referring to the ‘Cornish stone’ or ‘diamond.’ a variety of quartz found in Cornwall. 3. 3. 173.
Cossen, v. 5. 2. 29. See Coozen.
Councell, n. Obs. form of council. 3. 1. 34; 5. 2. 20.
Court, v. Phr. court it: To play or act the courtier. 3. 4. 56.
Court-ship, n. †An act of courtesy (used in pl.) 1. 6. 201.
Coyle, n. [Form of coil.] ?An embarrassing situation; a ‘mess.’ 5. 5. 54.
Crack, v. intr. To break the musical quality of the voice (used fig.) 5. 5. 59.
Cracke, n. †A lively lad; a ‘rogue’ (playfully), a wag. 2. 8. 58.
†Crambe, n. [Form of crambo.] ‘A game in which one player gives a word or line of verse to which each of the others has to find a rime.’ NED. 5. 8. 110.
Creak, v. To exhibit the characteristics of; to betray (a fig. use of the lit. meaning). 2. 2. 87.
Credit, n. †1. Authority. 1. 4. 29.
†2. Repute. 5. 6. 49.
Crisped, ppl. a. Closely curled; as applied to trees of uncertain significance. 2. 6. 78 (see note).
Cunning, a. †Learned; versed in. 2. 4. 12.
Custard, n. †‘Formerly, a kind of open pie containing pieces of meat or fruit covered with a preparation of broth or milk, thickened with eggs, sweetened, and seasoned with spices, etc.’ NED. 1. 1. 97.
Cutpurse, n. One who steals by cutting purses; hence, a thief. 1. 1. 140.
Cut-work, n. †1. ‘A kind of openwork embroidery or lace worn in the latter part of the 16th and in the 17th c.’ NED. 2. 1. 163; 3. 3. 23.
†2. attrib. 1. 1. 128. cut-worke.

Danger, n. †Mischief, harm. 2. 6. 30.
†Daw, v. Rare. To frighten, torment. 4. 4. 208.
Dearling, n. Obs. form of darling. 5. 6. 74.
Decimo sexto. ?Obs. ‘A term denoting the size of a book, or of the page of a book, in which each leaf is one-sixteenth of a full sheet; properly Sexto-decimo (usually abbreviated 16mo.).’ NED. Also applied fig. to a diminutive person or thing: hence, ?An exquisite or perfect condition. 4. 4. 50.
Deed of Feoffment, phr. 4. 6. 44. See Feoffment.
Defeate, n. †Undoing, ruin. Phr. do defeate upon: To do injury to; to bring about the ruin of. 2. 6. 21.
Defend, v. †To prohibit, forbid. Obs. exc. dial. 1. 4. 97.
Degree, n. 1. A high degree or quality. 2. 1. 89. 2. Any degree. 4. 3. 26.
Delicate, a. †1. Charming
†2. Voluptuous. 2. 2. 103; 2. 2. 126.
Both meanings seem to be present.
Delude, v. †To frustrate the aim or purpose of. 1. 6. 54.
†Deneer, n. [Form of Denier, obs. or arch.] A French coin, the twelfth of a sou; originally of silver, but from the 16th c. of copper. Hence (esp. in negative phrases) used as the type of a very small sum. 3. 3. 188.
Deny, v. ?Prove false to. 1. 4. 91.
Depart, v. †Phr. depart with: To part with; give up. 1. 4. 58; 1. 4. 83.
Dependance, n. †A quarrel or affair ‘depending,’ or awaiting settlement. 3. 3. 130.
Devil, n. Jonson uses the following forms: Deuill. 5. 5. 49, etc.; Diuel. 5. 5. 20; Diuell. Titlepage, etc.
Diligence, n. †pl. Labors, exertions. 2. 2. 106.
Discourse, n. †Conversational power. 4. 4. 225.
Discourse, v. To discuss. Arch. 4. 2. 40.
Dishonesty, n. †Unchastity. 4. 4. 158.
†Displeasant, a. Displeasing; disagreeable. Epilogue 6.
Distast, n. †Quarrel. 3. 3. 77.
Diuident, n. [Erron. spelling of dividend.] †The share (of anything divided among a number of persons) that falls to each to receive. 2. 1. 123; 3. 3. 201.
Dotage, n. Infatuation. 5. 8. 92 (see note).
Dottrel, n. 1. A species of plover (Eudromias morinellus).
2. A silly person; one easily ‘taken in.’ 2. 8. 59. See note 2. 2. 49-50.
Doublet, n. A close-fitting body-garment, with or without sleeves, worn by men from the 14th to the 18th centuries. Obs. exc. Hist. 1. 1. 52. Phr. hose and doublet: as the typical male attire. 1. 6. 151.
Doubt, n. †Apprehension; fear. 5. 1. 8.
Doubt, v. †To suspect; have suspicions about. 2. 6. 47.
Dough-bak’d, ppl. a. Now dial. Imperfectly baked, so as to remain doughy. 4. 4. 20.
Doxey, n. ‘Originally the term in Vagabonds’ Cant for the unmarried mistress of a beggar or rogue: hence. slang, a mistress, prostitute.’ NED. 2. 8. 38.
Draw, v. †1. To pass through a strainer; to bring to proper consistence. 1. 6. 222.
2. To frame, draw up (a document). 3. 3. 67.
†3. intr. To withdraw. 2. 1. 127.
4. Phr. draw to: To come upon; to catch up with. 2. 6. 24.
Dwindle, v. †‘To shrink (with fear.) Obs., rare. (Prob. a misuse owing to two senses of shrink.)’ NED. 4. 4. 63.

Effectuall, a. ?Earnest. 2. 2. 107.
†E-la, n. Mus. Obs. exc. Hist. [f. E+La; denoting the particular note E which occurred only in the seventh Hexachord, in which it was sung to the syllable la.] ‘The highest note in the Gamut, or the highest note of the 7th Hexachord of Guido, answering to the upper E in the treble.’ NED. Fig. of something very ambitious. 5. 5. 59.
Employ, v. †Phr. employ out: To send out (a person) with a commission. 5. 5. 46.
Engag’d, ppl. a. 1. Morally bound. 4. 6. 9.
†2. Involved, hampered. 1. 2. 41.
†3. Made security for a payment; rendered liable for a debt. 3. 3. 90.
Enlarge, v. †Phr. enlarge upon, refl. absol.: To expand (oneself) in words, give free vent to one’s thoughts. 2. 1. 128.
Ensigne, n. †Token; signal displayed. ?Obs. 1. 6. 210.
Enter, v. Phrases. †1. Enter a bond: To enter into a bond; to sign a bond. 1. 7. 17.
†2. Enter trust with: To repose confidence in. 3. 4. 36.
Entertaine, v. †1. To give reception to; receive (a person). 1. 2. 44.
†2. To take into one’s service; hire. 3. 5. 19.
Enter-view, n. Obs. form of interview. 2. 6. 23.
Enuious, a. †Hateful. 1. 6. 196.
Enuy, n. †Ill-will, enmity. 2. 6. 20.
Enuy, v. trans. †To begrudge (a thing). 1. 6. 13.
Equiuock, n. [Obs. form (or misspelling) of equivoke.] The use of words in a double meaning with intent to deceive:=Equivocation. Rare. 3. 3. 184.
Erect, v. †To set up, establish, found (an office). Obs. or arch. exc. in Law. 3. 3. 67.
""Escudero, n. Sp. An attendant; a lady’s page. 4. 4. 87.
Euill, n. The Vice, q. v. 5. 6. 76.
Exchequer, n. The office of the Exchequer; used hyperbol. for the source of wealth. 3. 3. 81.
Extraordinary, †adv. Extraordinarily. 1. 1. 116.
Extreme, †adv. Extremely. 1. 7. 27.
Extremity, n. ?An extreme instance. 1. 5. 15.

Face, n. Attitude (towards); reception (of). P. 21.
Fact, n. †1. The making, manufacture. 3. 4. 49.
2. Phr. with one’s fact: as an actual experience. 5. 6. 13.
Faine, v. Obs. form of feign. 5. 5. 28.
Fauour, n. †1. Leave, permission. Phr. under (your) fauour: with all submission, subject to correction. Obs. or arch. 1. 3. 27.
2. ?Comeliness; ?face. 4. 6. 49.
Feate, n. A business transaction. 3. 3. 227.
Fellow, n. Phr. good fellow: Of a woman. A term of familiar address. 5. 1. 5.
Feoffee, n. The person to whom a freehold estate in land is conveyed by a feoffment. 3. 5. 60.
Feoffment, n. ‘The action of investing a person with a fief or fee. In technical language applied esp. to the particular mode of conveyance (originally the only one used, but now almost obsolete) in which a person is invested in a freehold estate in lands by livery of seisin (at common law generally, but not necessarily, evidenced by a deed, which, however, is not required by statute).’ NED. 4. 5. 15; 4. 7. 7.
Phr. Deed of Feoffment: ‘The instrument or deed by which corporeal hereditaments are conveyed.’ NED. 4. 6. 44.
Fetch, v. 1. To earn; get (money). 2. 1. 72.
†2. To perform, take (a leap). 1. 1. 55.
†3. Phr. Fetch again: To revive, restore to consciousness. 2. 1. 4.
†Figgum, n. ?Juggler’s tricks (not found elsewhere). 5. 8. 82.
Finenesse, n. †‘Overstrained and factitious scrupulousness.’ Gifford. 3. 3. 104.
Firke, v. †To frisk about; ?to hitch oneself (Cunningham). 5. 6. 15.
Fixed, ppl. a. Made rigid or immobile (by emotion). 1. 5. 2.
Fizzling, vbl. sb. †Breaking wind without noise. 5. 3. 2.
Flower, n. †Anc. Chem. (pl.): ‘The pulverulent form of any substance, esp. as the result of condensation after sublimation.’ NED. 4. 4. 19.
Fly, v. Of a hawk: To pursue by flying: used fig. 4. 7. 53.
Flye-blowne, a. Tainted. With a quibble on the literal meaning. 2. 7. 7.
Fool, v. Phr. fool off: To delude, baffle. 2. 6. 25.
Forbeare, v. trans. †To keep away from or from interfering with; to leave alone. 1. 3. 22.
Forked, a. ‘Horned,’ cuckolded. 2. 2. 90.
Foyle, n. [Form of foil.] A thin leaf of some metal placed under a precious stone to increase its brilliancy. 3. 3. 180.
French-masque, n. pr. the ‘Loo,’ or ‘Loup,’ a half-mask of velvet, worn by females to protect the complexion. 2. 1. 162.
French-time, n. ?Formal and rhythmic measure (as characteristic of the French, in contrast to Italian, music). 3. 5. 30.
Frolick, n. †?Humorous verses circulated at a feast. 2. 8. 73.
""Fucus, n. †Paint or cosmetic for beautifying the skin; a wash or coloring for the face. 3. 4. 50; 4. 2. 63.
Fustian, n. †A kind of coarse cloth made of cotton and flax. 3. 3. 30.

’Gainst, prep. [Form of against.] In anticipation of. Arch. 1. 1. 19.
’Gainst, conj. In anticipation that; in case that. Arch. or dial. 1. 1. 73; 3. 2. 39.
Gallant, n. 1. A man of fashion and pleasure; a fine gentleman. Arch. 1. 7. 27; 4. 4. 167.
†2. Of a woman: A fashionably attired beauty. 3. 4. 8.
Gallant, a. Loosely, as a general epithet of admiration or praise: Splendid. Cf. Brave. Now rare. 2. 1. 58.
Gallery, n. 1. A long narrow platform or balcony on the outside of a building. 2. 2. 54.
2. A room for pictures. 2. 5. 13.
Galley-pot, n. [Form of gallipot.] ‘A small earthen glazed pot, esp. one used by apothecaries for ointments and medicines.’ NED. 4. 4. 47.
Garnish, n. slang. ‘Money extorted from a new prisoner, either as drink money for the other prisoners, or as a jailer’s fee. Obs. exc. Hist.’ NED. 5. 6. 1 (see note).
Geere, n. [Form of gear.] ?Discourse, talk; esp. in depreciatory sense, ‘stuff.’ Or possibly obs. form of jeer. 1. 6. 99 (see note).
Gentleman, n. ‘A man of gentle birth, or having the same heraldic status as those of gentle birth; properly, one who is entitled to bear arms, though not ranking among the nobility. Now chiefly Hist.’ NED. 3. 1. 1.
Gentleman huisher, n. 3. 4. 43. Same as Gentleman-vsher, q. v.
Gentleman-vsher, n. A gentleman acting as usher to a person of superior rank. 4. 4. 134. Gentleman huisher. 3. 4. 43. See note 4. 4. 134.
Gentlewoman, n. 1. A woman of gentle birth. 3. 3. 164. 2. A female attendant upon a lady of rank. Now chiefly Hist. 5. 1. 26.
Gleeke, n. ‘A game at cards, played by three persons: forty-four cards were used, twelve being dealt to each player, while the remaining eight formed a common “stock.”’ NED. Phr. three peny Gleeke. 5. 2. 31.
Glidder, v. Obs. exc. dial. To glaze over. 4. 4. 47.
Globe, n. The name of a play-house; hence, used as a generic term for a play-house. 3. 3. 26.
Go, v. Phrases. 1. Goe on: as an expression of encouragement, Come along! advance! 3. 5. 27.
2. Goe with: Agree with. 4. 4. 133.
God b’w’you [God be with you], Phr. Good-bye. 1. 6. 223.
Godwit, n. A marsh-bird of the genus Limosa. Formerly in great repute, when fattened, for the table. 3. 3. 25.
†Gogs-nownes, n. A corrupt form of ‘God’s wounds’ employed in oaths. 1. 1. 50.
Gold-smith, n. A worker in gold, who (down to the 18th c.) acted as banker. 2. 8. 84.
Googe, v. [Form of gouge.] To cut out. 2. 1. 94.
Gossip, n. A familiar acquaintance, chum (applied to women). Somewhat arch. 1. 6. 219; 2. 8. 69.
Grandee, n. A Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of the highest rank; hence, †A term of polite address. P. 3.
†Grant-paroll [Fr. grande parole], n. Full permission (?not found elsewhere). 5. 6. 19.
""Grasso di serpe, n. It. ?‘Snake’s †fat.’ Stanford. 4. 4. 34.
Gratulate, v. Now arch. and poet. †1. To rejoice. Phr. gratulate with: rejoice with, felicitate. 4. 1. 14.
2. tr. To rejoice at. 5. 1. 51.
Groat, n. A denomination of coin which was recognized from the 13th c. in various countries of Europe. The English groat was coined 1351(2)-1662, and was originally equal to four pence. †The type of a very small sum (cf. Deneer). 5. 4. 6.
Groome, n. 1. A serving man. Obs. or arch. 2. 2. 65.
†2. With added connotation of contempt. 2. 2. 87.
""Guarda-duenna, n. Sp. A lady’s attendant. 4. 4. 83.
""Guardo-duenna, n. 4. 4. 77. See Guarda-duenna.
Gueld, v. [Form of Geld.] †transf. and fig. To mutilate: impair. 1. 1. 65.
Guilt, ppl. a. [Form of gilt.] Gilded. 1. 6. 214.

Hand-gout, n. Gout in the hand; used fig. of an unwillingness to grant favors without a recompense; hard-fistedness. 3. 3. 79.
Hand-kercher, n. Form of handkerchief. Obs. exc. dial. and vulgar. Common in literary use in 16-17th c. 4. 4. 89.
Handsomenesse, n. †Decency. 4. 3. 26.
Hang, v. Phr. hang out: †To put to death by hanging. 5. 6. 8.
Hap’, v. Shortened form of happen. Phr. may hap’ see: May chance to see (in process of transition to an adverb). 3. 2. 8.
†Hard-wax, n. ?Sealing-wax. 5. 1. 39.
Harness, v. †To dress, apparel. 2. 5. 6.
†Harrington, n. Obs. exc. Hist. ‘A brass farthing token, coined by John, Lord Harrington, under a patent granted him by James I. in 1613.’ NED. 2. 1. 83.
Ha’s, v. Has. (Prob. a recollection of earlier forms, hafs, haves. Mallory.) 5. 3. 9; 4. 6. 43.
Heare, v. Phr. heare ill of (it): To be censured for. ?Obs. or ?colloq. 2. 7. 28.
Heauy, a. †Dull, stupid. 5. 6. 39.
Hedge, v. †Phr. hedge in: To secure (a debt) by including it in a larger one for which better security is obtained; to include a smaller debt in a larger. 2. 8. 104; 3. 2. 6.
Height, n. 1. A superior quality; a high degree. 2. 1. 70.
2. The highest point; the most important particular. 4. 4. 212.
3. Excellence; perfection of accomplishment. 2. 8. 59.
4. Phr. at height: In the highest degree; to one’s utmost satisfaction. 5. 3. 22.
Here by, adv. †Close by; in this neighborhood. 3. 4. 41.
His, poss. pron. 3d sing. †neut. Its. 2. 1. 103.
Hold, v. Phr. hold in with: To keep (one) on good terms with. ?Obs. 3. 3. 221.
Honest, a. Chaste, virtuous. Arch. 4. 4. 161.
Honour, n. †An obeisance; a bow or curtsy. 3. 5. 27.
Hood, n. ‘French hood, a form of hood worn by women in the 16th and 17th centuries, having the front band depressed over the forehead, and raised in folds or loops over the temples.’ NED. 1. 1. 99.
Hooke, v. 1. intr. To get all one can; to display a grasping nature. 3. 3. 156.
2. Phr. hooke in: To secure by hook or by crook. 3. 3. 150.
Hope, v. Phr. hope †o’: To have hope of; hope for. 1. 5. 1.
Horne, n. In pl., the supposed insignia of a cuckold. 5. 8. 34.
Hose, n. †Breeches. Phr. hose and doublet. 1. 6. 151.
†Huisher, n. Obs. form of usher. 2. 7. 33. See Gentleman-vsher.
Hum, n. †A kind of liquor; strong or double ale. 1. 1. 114; 5. 8. 72.
Humour, v. To take a fancy to. ?Obs. 1. 7. 13.

I, Obs. form of ay. 1. 2. 1: passim.
I, prep. In. 2. 4. 41.
""Incubus, n. ‘A feigned evil spirit or demon (originating in personified representations of the nightmare) supposed to descend upon persons in their sleep, and especially to seek carnal intercourse with women. In the middle ages, their existence was recognized by the ecclesiasical and civil law.’ NED. 2. 3. 26.
""In decimo sexto, phr. 4. 4. 50. See Decimo sexto.
""Infanta, n. 1. A daughter of the King and queen of Spain or Portugal; spec. the eldest daughter who is not heir to the throne.
2. †transf. Applied analogously or fancifully to other young ladies. 4. 2. 71.
Ingag’d, ppl. a. Obs. form of Engag’d. 4. 4. 168. See Engag’d 1.
Ingenious, a. †Able; talented; clever. 2. 8. 75.
Ingine, n. †1. Skill in contriving, ingenuity. 2. 3. 46.
†2. Plot; snare, wile. 2. 2. 87. With play on 3.
3. Mechanical contrivance, machine; †trap.
Ingrate, a. Ungrateful. Arch. 1. 6. 174.
Iniquity, n. The name of a comic character or buffoon in the old moralities; a name of the Vice, q. v. 1. 1. 43; 1. 1. 118.
Inquire, v. †To seek information concerning, investigate. 3. 1. 11.
Innes of Court, sb. phr. The four sets of buildings belonging to the four legal societies which have the exclusive right of admitting persons to practise at the bar, and hold a course of instruction and examination for that purpose. 3. 1. 8. (see note).
Intend, v. †To pay heed to; apprehend. 4. 4. 127.
Intire, a. Obs. form of entire. [Fr. entier L. integer, untouched.] Untouched, uninjured. 2. 6. 32; 5. 6. 48.
Intitle, v. [Form of entitle.] To give (a person) a rightful claim (to a thing). 4. 6. 38.
Intreat, v. [Form of entreat.] †To prevail on by supplication; to persuade. 3. 6. 44.
Iacke, n. 1. The name of various mechanical contrivances. 1. 4. 50.
†2. A term of familiarity; pet. 2. 2. 128.
Iewes-trumpe, n. Now rare. Jews’ harp (an earlier name, and formerly equally common in England). 1. 1. 92.
Joynt-stoole, v. A stool made of parts joined or fitted together; a stool made by a joiner as distinguished from one of more clumsy workmanship. Obs. exc. Hist. 1. 1. 92.
Iump, v. †1. intr. Act hurriedly or rashly. 4. 1. 5.
†2. trans. To effect or do as with a jump; to dispatch. 4. 1. 6.
Iust, a. †1. Complete in character. 1. 5. 10.
2. Proper, correct. 2. 2. 122.
Iuuentus, n. 1. 1. 50. See Lusty.

†Kell, n. The web or cocoon of a spinning caterpillar. Obs. exc. dial. 2. 6. 79.
Kinde, n. (One’s) nature. Now rare. Phr. man and kinde: ?Human nature. 2. 1. 151.
Know, v. 1. To know how. ?Obs. 1. 2. 44.
?2. pass. be known: Disclose. 2. 1. 145.
Knowledge, n. †1. Cognizance, notice. Phr. Take knowledge (with clause): To become aware. 4. 4. 61.
2. A matter of knowledge; a known fact (a licentious use). 1. 6. 82.

Lade, v. To load with obloquy or ridicule (as an ass with a burden; the consciousness of the metaphor being always present in the mind of the speaker). 1. 4. 72.
Lading, vbl. sb. A burden of obloquy or ridicule. 1. 6. 161. See Lade.
Lady-President, n. 4. 4. 9. See President.
Larum, n. †An apparatus attached to a clock or watch, to produce a ringing sound at any fixed hour. 4. 4. 165.
Lasse, int. Aphetic form of Alas. 5. 8. 46.
Lay, v. †To expound, set forth. 2. 8. 72.
Leaguer, n. A military camp. 3. 3. 33.
Leaue, v. To cease. Now only arch. 2. 2. 79; 4. 4. 125.
Leg, n. An obeisance made by drawing back one leg and bending the other; a bow, scrape. Esp. in phr. to make a leg. Now arch. or jocular. 4. 4. 97. legge. 2. 8. 22.
""Lentisco, n. Sp. and It. Prick-wood or Foule-rice, some call it Lentiske or Mastike-tree.’ Florio. (Pistacia lentiscus.) 4. 4. 35.
Letter of Atturney, sb. phr. A formal document empowering another person to perform certain acts on one’s behalf (now more usually ‘power of attorney’). 4. 5. 15.
Lewd, a. †Ignorant (implying a reproach). 5. 6. 37.
Liberall, a. Ample, large. Somewhat rare. 1. 6. 179.
Lift, v. To raise (as by a crane). Used fig. (a metaphor borrowed from Ingine’s name). 1. 4. 1.
Like, v. †To be pleasing, be liked or approved. P. 26.
Limb, n. 1. A leg (a part of the body).
?2. A leg (curtsy. See Leg). A quibble on the two >meanings. 1. 6. 218.
Limon, n. Obs. form of lemon. 4. 4. 25.
Liuery and seisen, sb. phr. erron. for Livery of seisin (AF. livery de seisin): ‘The delivery of property into the corporal possession of a person; in the case of a house, by giving him the ring, latch or key of the door; in case of land, by delivering him a twig, a piece of turf, or the like.’ NED. 4. 5. 16.
Loose, v. Obs. form of lose. 4. 7. 79.
Lords-man, n. A lord’s man; an attendant on a lord. ?Obs. 3. 3. 166.
Lose, v. †To be deprived of the opportunity (to do something). 3. 4. 26.
Lusty, a. Merry; healthy, vigorous. Phr. lusty Iuuentus: the title of a morality play produced c 1550; often used allusively in the 16-17th c. 1. 1. 50.
Light, int. A shortened form of the asseveration by this light, or by God’s light. 2. 6. 15.

Mad-dame, n. A whimsical spelling of Madame. †A courtesan, prostitute. 4. 3. 39.
Make, v. Phr. make away: To make away with; to kill. 2. 4. 9.
Manage, v. intr. ?To administer the affairs of a household. 4. 4. 193.
Manager, n. ?One capable of administering the affairs of a household. 4. 4. 138.
""Mantecada (for Mantecado), n. Sp. ‘A cake made of honey, meal, and oil; a wafer.’ Pineda, 1740. 4. 4. 143.
Mary, int. [ < ME. Mary, the name of the Virgin, invoked in oaths.] Form of Marry. Indeed! 1. 4. 28.
Masque, n. A masquerade. 2. 2. 110.
Masticke, n. ‘A resinous substance obtained from the common mastic-tree, Pistacia Lentiseus, a small tree about twelve feet high, native in the countries about the Mediterranean. In the East mastic is chewed by the women.’ CD. 4. 2. 54.
Match, n. †An agreement; a bargain. 1. 4. 67.
Mathematicall, a. ?Mathematically accurate; skillful to the point of precision. 1. 4. 4.
Meath, n. [Form of Mead.] A strong liquor. 1. 1. 115 (see note).
Med’cine, v. To treat or affect by a chemical process. 2. 1. 70.
Mercat, n. [Form of market.] 1. 1. 10.
Mere, a. †Absolute, unqualified. 2. 3. 12. meere. 1. 4. 54.
Mermaide, n. The name of a tavern; hence, used as a generic term for a tavern. 3. 3. 26.
Mettall, n. 1. Metal.
2. Mettle. A quibble on the two meanings. 2. 8. 105.
Middling, a. †One performing the function of a go-between. Phr. middling Gossip: A go-between. 1. 6. 219.
Mill, n. A lapidary wheel. 3. 3. 176.
†Migniard, a. Delicate, dainty, pretty. 1. 4. 96.
Missiue, a. Sent or proceeding, as from some authoritative or official source. 3. 3. 35.
Moiety, n. A half share. 2. 1. 46. moyety. 2. 1. 48.
Monkey, n. A term of endearment; pet. ?Obs. 2. 2. 127.
†Moon-ling, n. A simpleton, fool. 1. 6. 158.
Motion, n. †A puppet-show. 1. 6. 230.
Much about, prep. phr. Not far from; very near. ?Obs. 4. 4. 153.
Mungril, a. Obs. form of mongrel. 3. 1. 39.
Mure, v. Phr. mure up: To inclose in walls; immure. 2. 2. 91.
Muscatell, a. [Form of muscadel.] Of the muscadel rape. 2. 1. 102.
Muscatell, n. A sweet wine. 2. 1. 102; 2. 2. 95. See above.
Muscouy glasse, n. Muscovite; common or potash mica; the light colored mica of granite and similar rocks. P. 17.
""Mustaccioli, n. It. [For Mostaciuolli.] ‘A kind of sugar or ginger bread.’ Florio. 4. 4. 144.
Muta, n. [?L. mutare, to change.] ?A dye (?coined by Jonson). 4. 4. 56.

†Neale, n. To temper by heat; anneal. 2. 1. 88.
Neare, adv. In fig. sense, Nigh. Phr. go neare (to). 5. 1. 7.
Need, v. intr. Be necessary. ?Arch. 2. 8. 106.
Neither, adv. Also not; no again. ?Obs. 4. 7. 68.
†Niaise, n. 1. A young hawk; an eyas.
2. A simpleton. pr. with quibble. 1. 6. 18.
Note, n. Mark, token, sign. ?Arch. 3. 3. 101.
Noted, a. Notable; worthy of attention. ?Obs. 5. 6. 7.
†Nupson, n. A fool; a simpleton. 2. 2. 77.

O’, prep. Shortened form of of. 1. Of. 1. 1. 108. etc. Phr. hope o’ 1. 5. 1. See Hope.
†2. With. 1. 3. 21.
O’, prep. Shortened form of on. 1. On; upon. 4. 2. 61.
†2. Into. 1. 4. 88.
""Obarni, n. Obs. [Russ. obvarnyi, scalded, prepared by scalding.] ‘In full, mead obarni, i. e. “scalded mead,” a drink used in Russia, and known in England c 1600.’ NED. 1. 1. 115.
Obserue, v. †To be attentive to; look out for. 1. 2. 45.
Obtaine, v. To obtain a request; with obj. cl. expressing what is granted. Now rare or obs. 3. 3. 86.
Occasion, n. †A particular, esp. a personal need, want or requirement. Chiefly in pl.=needs, requirements. 3. 3. 57; 3. 3. 85.
Of, prep. †From (after the vb. Fetch). 2. 1. 73. Off, adv. [Used with ellipsis of go, etc., so as itself to function as a verb.] Phr. to off on (one’s bargain): To depart from the terms of; to break. 1. 5. 25.
Offer, v. †1. To make the proposal; suggest. 2. 8. 46.
†2. intr. Phr. offer at: To make an attempt at; to attempt. 3. 6. 30.
""Oglio reale, n. It. ?Royal oil. 4. 4. 52.
On, prep. In senses now expressed by of. ‘In on’t and the like, common in literary use to c 1750; now dial. or vulgar.’ NED. 2. 8. 55; 2. 8. 61; 3. 3. 7; 3. 3. 144. etc.
On, pron. Obs. form of One. 5. 2. 40.
Order, n. Disposition of measures for the accomplishment of a purpose. Phr. take order: To take measures, make arrangements. Obs. or arch. 1. 6. 209.
""Ore-tenus, adv. [Med. L.] Law. By word of mouth. 3. 3. 140.

Paint, v. intr. †To change color; to blush. 2. 6. 35.
Pan, n. 1. [Form of pane.] †A cloth; a skirt.
2. A hollow, or depression in the ground, esp. one in which water stands. With quibble on 1. 2. 1. 53.
Paragon, n. A perfect diamond; now applied to those weighing more than a hundred carats. (‘In quot. 1616 fig. of a person.’ NED. This statement is entirely incorrect.) 3. 3. 177.
Parcel-, qualifying sb. Partially, in part. Obs. since 17th c. until revived by Scott. 2. 3. 15.
Part, n. Share of action; allotted duty. In pl. ?Obs. 4. 4. 116.
""Pastillo, n. It. ‘Little pasties, chewets.’ Florio. 4. 4. 142.
Pattent, n. Letters patent; an open letter under the seal of the state or nation, granting some right or privilege; spec. such letters granting the exclusive right to use an invention. 2. 1. 41; 4. 2. 38.
Peace, n. Leave; permission. Phr. with his peace: With his good leave; respectfully. (A translation of L. cum eius pace or eius pace; ?not found elsewhere.) 2. 2. 78.
""Pecunia, n. L. Money. 2. 1. 3.
""Peladore, n. Sp. A depilatory; preparation to remove hair. 4. 4. 145.
Pentacle, n. A mathematical figure used in magical ceremonies, and considered a defense against demons. 1. 2. 8 (see note).
†Perse’line, n. Obs. form of ?parsley, or of ?purslane. 4. 4. 24.
Perspectiue, n. †A reflecting glass or combination of glasses producing some kind of optical delusion when viewed in one way, but presenting objects in their true forms when viewed in another; used fig. 2. 6. 63.
Phantasy, n. Whimsical or deluded notion. ?Obs. 2. 3. 60.
Phantsie, n. [Form of fancy.] Imagination. 1. 4. 88.
†Phrentick, n. A frantic or frenzied person; one whose mind is disordered. 4. 6. 49.
Phrenticke, a. [Form of frantic.] Insane. Now rare. 5. 8. 91.
Physicke, n. †Natural philosophy; physics. 2. 2. 122.
†Picardill, n. [Form of Piccadill.] A large stiff collar in fashion about the beginning of the reign of James I. 2. 2. 123 (see note).
Piece, n. †1. A gold piece, pr. 22 shillings (Gifford). 1. 4. 5; 3. 3. 83.
2. Phr. at all pieces: At all points; in perfect form. 2. 7. 37.
Piece, v. To reunite, to rejoin (a broken friendship). ?Arch. 4. 1. 37.
Pinnace, n. 1. A small sailing vessel.
†2. Applied fig. to a woman, usually to a prostitute (sometimes, but not often, with complete loss of the metaphor). 1. 6. 58.
""Pipita [?For pepita], n. Sp. or It. ‘A seed of a fruit, a pip, a kernel.’ Stanford. 4. 4. 45.
""Piueti, n. Sp. ‘A kinde of perfume.’ Minsheu. 4. 4. 150.
Plaine, a. Unqualified, downright. ?Arch. 4. 4. 158.
Plume, v. To strip off the plumage of; to pluck. ?Arch. 4. 4. 43.
""Pol-dipedra [?Polvo di pietra], n. It. ?Rock-alum. 4. 4. 30.
Politique, a. [Form of politic.] Crafty, artful. 2. 2. 76.
""Porcelletto marino, n. It.?‘The fine Cockle or Muscle shels which painters put their colours in.’ Florio. 4. 4. 34.
Possesse, v. †To acquaint. Phr. possesse with: To inform of. 5. 5. 44.
Posterne, n. ?A back door or gate. Phr. at one’s posternes: Behind one. 5. 6. 15.
†Posture booke, n. ?A book treating of military tactics, describing the ‘postures’ of the musket, etc. 3. 2. 38 (see note).
""Potentia, n. L. ‘Power;’ potentiality. 5. 3. 28.
Power, n. Law. Legal authority conferred. 4. 6. 39.
Pownce. [Form of pounce.] A claw or talon of a bird of prey. 4. 7. 55.
Pox, n. Irreg. spelling of pocks, pl. of pock. †Phr. pox vpon: A mild imprecation. 3. 3. 38. pox o’. 4. 2. 61.
Practice, n. 1. A plot. ?Arch. 5. 8. 57.
2. Treachery. ?Arch. 4. 7. 80.
Practice, v. †1. To tamper with; corrupt. 1. 1. 38.
2. intr. To plot; conspire. 5. 3. 10; 5. 51.
Pragmaticke, a. Pragmatical. 1. 6. 56.
Pregnant, a. †Convincing; clear. 5. 8. 77.
Present, a. Immediate (fr. L. praesens). 3. 6. 40.
Present, n. †1. The money or other property one has on hand. 1. 5. 20.
2. The existing emergency; the temporary condition. 2. 6. 70.
President, n. †A ruling spirit. 3. 5. 38.
Presume, v. To rely (upon). 2. 2. 30.
Pretend, v. 1. To lay claim (to). 2. 4. 16; 3. 3. 102.
†2. To aspire to. 1. 6. 36.
Price, n. Estimated or reputed worth; valuation. 2. 8. 105.
Priuate, n. †Priuate account. 5. 4. 23.
Processe, n. Law. Summons; mandate. 3. 3. 72; 3. 3. 139.
Prodigious, a. †Portentous; disastrous. 2. 7. 19.
Profer, n. †An essay, attempt. 5. 6. 43.
Proiect, v. 1. tr. To devise. 1. 8. 10.
†2. intr. To form projects or schemes. 3. 3. 42.
Proiector, n. One who forms schemes or projects for enriching men. 1. 7. 9. See the passage.
Pronenesse, n. Inclination, spec. to sexual intercourse. 4. 4. 233.
Proper, a. Well-formed. Now only prov. Eng. 1. 6. 218.
Proportion, n. 1. Allotment; share. 2. 3. 36.
2. Calculation; estimate. 2. 1. 90; 3. 3. 127.
Prostitute, a. Debased; worthless. 3. 2. 19.
""Pro’uedor, n. [Sp. proveedor=Pg. provedor.] A purveyor. 3. 4. 35.
Prouinciall, n. “In some religious orders, a monastic superior who has the general superintendence of his fraternity in a given district called a province.” CD. 5. 6. 64.
""Prouocado, n. [ < Sp. provocar, to challenge.] Challengee; one challenged. 3. 3. 143.
""Prouocador, n. [ < Sp. provocador, provoker.] Challenger. 3. 3. 142.
Pr’y thee. [A weakened form of I pray thee.] Jonson uses the following forms: Pray thee. 1. 2. 30. Pr’y thee. 2. 1. 78. ’Pr’y the. 1. 3. 22.
Publication, n. Notification; announcement: spec. the notification of a ‘depending’ quarrel by a preliminary settlement of one’s estate. 3. 3. 137.
Pug, n. †1. An elf; a spirit; a harmless devil. The Persons of the Play.
2. A term of familiarity or endearment. ?Obs. 2. 2. 128.
Pui’nee, a. [For puisne, arch. form of puny, retained in legal use.]
1. Law. Inferior in rank.
2. Small and weak; insignificant; pr. with a quibble on 1. 1. 1. 5.
†Punto, n. ?Obs. Eng. fr. Sp. or It. punto. A delicate point of form, ceremony, or etiquette; the ‘pink’ of style. 4. 4. 69.
Purchase, n. †Plunder; ill-gotten gain. 3. 4. 32.
Purt’nance, n. The inwards or intestines. ?Arch. 5. 8. 107.
Put, v. 1. intr. To move; to venture. 1. 1. 24.
Phrases. 1. Put downe: To put to rout, vanquish (in a contest). 1. 1. 93.
2. Put off: To dismiss (care, hope, etc.). 2. 2. 48; 3. 4. 25. To turn aside, turn back; divert (one from a course of action). 1. 4. 68.
3. Put out: To invest; place at interest. 3. 4. 23.
4. Put vpon: To instigate; incite. 5. 8. 141.To foist upon; palm off on. 3. 3. 174.

Quality, n. 1. Character, nature. Now rare. 3. 4. 37.
2. High birth or rank. Now arch. 1. 1. 111.
Quarrell, v. To find fault with (a person); to reprove angrily. Obs. exc. Sc. (Freq. in 17th c.). 4. 7. 12.
Quit, v. †To free, rid (of). 3. 6. 61.

Read, v. †To discourse. 4. 4. 248.
Repaire, v. To right; to win reparation or amends for (a person). ?Obs. 2. 2. 59.
""Rerum natura, phr. L. The nature of things; the physical universe. 3. 1. 35.
Resolu’d, ppl. a. 1. Determined. 2. 7. 13. With quibble on 2.
2. Convinced.
Retchlesse, a. [Form of reckless.] †Careless; negligent. 3. 6. 34.
Reuersion, n. A right or hope of future possession or enjoyment; hence, phr. in reuersion: In prospect; in expectation. 5. 4. 44.
Rhetorique, n. Rhetorician. ?Obs. 1. 4. 102.
†Ribibe, n. A shrill-voiced old woman. 1. 1. 16.
Right, a. True; real; genuine. Obs. or arch. 2. 2. 103.
Roaring, a. †Roistering, quarreling. Phr. roaring manner: The fashion of picking a quarrel in a boisterous, disorderly manner. 3. 3. 69.
Rose, n. A knot of ribbon in the form of a rose used as ornamental tie of a shoe. 1. 3. 8.
†Rose-marine, n. [The older and more correct form of rosemary < OF. rosmarin L. rosmarinus, lit. ‘sea-dew.’] Rosemary. 4. 4. 19.
""Rouistico [Same as ligustro], n. It. ‘Priuet or prime-print ... also a kind of white flower.’ Florio. ‘Pianta salvatico.’ Bassano. 4. 4. 55.
Royster, n. A rioter; a ‘roaring boy’. Obs. or arch. 1. 1. 68.
Rug, n. †A kind of coarse, nappy frieze, used especially for the garments of the poorer classes; a blanket or garment of this material. 5. 1. 47.

†Salt, n. [L. Saltus.] A leap. 2. 6. 75.
Sample, v. †To place side by side for comparison; compare. 5. 1. 3.
Saraband, n. A slow and stately dance of Spanish or oriental origin, primarily for a single dancer, but later used as a contra-dance. It was originally accompanied by singing and at one time severely censured for its immoral character 4. 4. 164 (see note).
Sauour, v. tr. To exhibit the characteristics of. ?Arch. 4. 1. 49.
†’Say, v. [By apheresis from essay.] Phr. ’say on: To try on. 1. 4. 37 SN.
†Scape, v. [Aphetic form of escape, common in England from 13-17th c.]
1. To escape. 1. 6. 161.
2. To miss. ?Obs. 1. 4. 33.
3. To avoid. 5. 5. 52.
Sciptick, n. [A humorous misspelling of sceptic.] ?One who doubts as to the truth of reality; applied humorously to one made doubtful of the reality of his own perceptions. 5. 2. 40.
Scratching, vbl. sb. Eager striving; used contemptuously. ?Colloq. 5. 6. 67.
’Sdeath, int. [An abbr. of God’s death.] An exclamation, generally of impatience. 1. 2. 25.
Seaming, a. Phr. seaming lace: ‘A narrow openwork braiding, gimp, or insertion, with parallel sides, used for uniting two breadths of linen, instead of sewing them directly the one to the other; used for garments in the 17th c.’ CD. 2. 5. 9.
Seisen, 4. 5. 16. See Liuerie and seisen.
†Sent, v. An old, and historically more correct, spelling of scent. 2. 6. 26.
Seruant, n. †A professed lover. 4. 3. 45.
Session, n. Law. A sitting of justices in court. 5. 6. 21.
Shame, v. To feel ashamed. ?Obs. or arch. 5. 6. 37.
Shape, n. Guise; dress; disguise. ?Arch. 5. 3. 18.
†Shop-shift, n. A shift or trick of a shop-keeper. 3. 5. 4.
Shrug, v. refl. Phr. shrug up: To hitch (oneself) up (into one’s clothes). 1. 4. 80 SN.
Signe, n. One of the twelve divisions of the zodiac. 4. 4. 233. Used fig. 1. 6. 127.
Signet, n. A seal. Formerly one of the seals for the authentication of royal grants in England, and affixed to documents before passing the privy seal. 5. 4. 22.
Sirah, n. A word of address, generally equivalent to ‘fellow’ or ‘sir.’ Obs. or arch. 1. 4. 45; 3. 5. 25. sirrah (addressed to a woman). 4. 2. 66.
†’Slid, int. An exclamation, app. an abbreviation of God’s lid. 1. 3. 33.
†’Slight, int. A contraction of by this light or God’s light. 1. 2. 15. S’light. 2. 7. 16; 2. 8. 81.
Smock, n. 1. A woman’s shirt. 1. 1. 128.
?2. A woman. 4. 4. 190.
""Soda di leuante, n. It. ?Soda from the East. 4. 4. 32 (see note).
Soone, a. Early. Phr. soone at night: Early in the evening. 1. 1. 148.
†Sope of Cyprus, n. ?Soap made from the ‘cyprus’ or hennashrub. 4. 4. 45.
Sou’t, v. pret. Pr. for sous’d, pret. of souse, to swoop upon (like a hawk). 4. 7. 54 (see note).
†Spanish-cole, n. A perfume; fumigator. 4. 4. 150.
Spic’d, ppl. a. †Scrupulous; squeamish. 2. 2. 81.
Spring-head, n. A fountain head; a source. 3. 3. 124.
†Spruntly, adv. Neatly; gaily; finely. 4. 2. 61.
Spurne, v. To jostle, thrust. P. 11.
Squire, n. 1. A servant. 2. 2. 131.
2. A gallant; a beau. 2. 2. 116.
3. A gentleman who attends upon a lady; an escort. ?Arch. 5. 3. 19.
Stalking, n. In sporting, the method of approaching game stealthily or under cover. 2. 2. 51.
Stand, v. Phrases. 1. Stand for’t: To enter into competition; to make a claim for recognition. 1. 6. 36.
2. Stand on: To insist upon. 3. 3. 83.
3. Stand vpon: To concern; to be a question of. 3. 3. 60.
Standard, n. †A water-standard or conduit; spec. the Standard in Cheap. 1. 1. 56.
State, n. †Estate. 4. 5. 30; 5. 3. 13.
Stay, v. tr. 1. To delay; detain. 2. 2. 20.
2. To maintain. ?Arch. 3. 1. 7.
3. To retain. ?Arch. 2. 4. 26.
Still, adv. 1. Ever; habitually. 1. 5. 23. 2. Continually. 3. 3. 27.
Stoter, n. ?A small coin. Cunningham. (Considered by W. and G. a misprint for Storer.) 3. 3. 32.
Straine, n. A musical note. Used fig. 5. 5. 58.
Strange, a. Immodest; unchaste. 2. 6. 53 (see note).
Strength, n. In pl.: abilities; resources. 1. 1. 24; 1. 4. 35.
Strong-water, n. 1. 1. 114. See Water.
Subtill, a. 1. Tenuous; dainty; airy. P. 5.
2. Cunningly devised; ingenious. 1. 1. 116.
Subtilty, n. 1. Fineness; fine quality; delicacy. 2. 1. 86.
2. An artifice; a stratagem. 2. 2. 4.
3. Cunning; craftiness. 1. 1. 144; 2. 2. 12.
Subtle, a. Intricate. 2. 1. 114; 2. 2. 12.
Sufficiency, n. Efficiency. ?Arch. 3. 5. 56.

Tabacco, n. Obs. form of tobacco. (Cf. Sp. Tabaco; Port. and It. Tabacco). 1. 1. 114; 5. 8. 73.
Table-booke, n. †A memorandum-book. 5. 1. 39.
Taile, n. Phr. in taile of: At the conclusion of. 1. 1. 95.
Take, v. 1. To catch (in a trap).
2. To captivate. With quibble on 1. 3. 6. 13.
3. To catch; surprise. 2. 1. 147; 4. 1. 27.
4. To take effect. 1. 4. 36. Phrases.
5. take forth: ?To learn. Dial. 1. 1. 62.
†6. take in: To capture. 3. 3. 170.
7. take vp: To borrow. 3. 6. 15.
Taking, n. †Consumption; smoking (the regular phrase). 5. 8. 71.
Talke, n. Phr. be in talke: To be discussing or proposing. 3. 5. 52.
Tall, a. 4. 5. 32. See Board, and note.
Tasque [ < OF. tasque], n. Obs. form of task. Business. 5. 1. 14.
Taste, v. 1. To perceive; recognize. 1. 6. 138.
2. To partake of; enjoy (tast). 4. 4. 93.
†Tentiginous, a. Excited to lust. 2. 3. 25.
Terme, n. 1. A period of time; time. 3. 3. 88.
2. An appointed or set time. Obs. in general sense. 1. 1. 6.
Then, conj. Obs. form of than. P. 10; etc.
Thorow, prep. Obs. form of through. 1. 1. 145.
Thorowout, prep. Obs. form of throughout. 2. 1. 50.
Thought, n. ?Device. 2. 2. 30.
Thumbe-ring, n. A ring designed to be worn upon the thumb; often a seal-ring. P. 6.
Ticket, n. †A card; a brief note. 2. 8. 90.
Time, n. Phr. good time!: Very good; very well. 1. 4. 60.
Time, v. ?To regulate at the proper time; to bring timely aid to. 3. 3. 97.
Tissue, n. ‘A woven or textile fabric; specifically, in former times, a fine stuff, richly colored or ornamented, and often shot with gold or silver threads, a variety of cloth of gold.’ CD. Used attrib. 1. 1. 126.
To night, adv. †During the preceding night; last night. 4. 1. 18.
†Too-too-, adv. Quite too; altogether too: noting great excess or intensity, and formerly so much affected as to be regarded as one word, and so often written with a hyphen. 3. 3. 231.
Top, n. 1. Summit; used fig. 2. 2. 89.
2. The highest example or type. ?Arch. or obs. 4. 4. 244.
Torn’d, ppl. a. Fashioned, shaped (by the wheel, etc.). Transf. and fig. 2. 6. 85.
Tother, indef. pron. [A form arising from a misdivision of that other, ME. also thet other, as the tother.] Other; usually preceded by the. 1. 3. 37.
Toy, n. 1. A trifle. 2. 8. 2; 2. 8. 50.
2. A trifling fellow. 4. 7. 24; 4. 7. 57.
?3. Thing; trouble; used vaguely. 3. 3. 222.
Tract, n. 1. A level space; spec. of the stage. P. 8.
†2. Attractive influence, attraction. 2. 2. 10.
Trauell, v. To labor; toil. 3. 4. 52.
Trauell, n. †Toil; anxious striving. 1. 6. 119.
Treachery, n. An act of treachery. ?Obs. 3. 6. 49.
Troth, int. In troth; in truth. 4. 1. 21.
Trow, v. To think, suppose. As a phrase added to questions, and expressions of indignant or contemptuous surprise; nearly equivalent to ‘I wonder.’ 5. 2. 36.
Turn, v. To sour; fig. to estrange. 2. 7. 38.
Turne, n. 1. Humor; mood; whim. 2. 2. 37.
2. Act of service. 2. 2. 125.
3. Present need; requirement. 3. 3. 192.

Vmbrella, n. †A portable shade, probably a sort of fan, used to protect the face from the sun. 4. 4. 81.
Vndertaker, n. One who engages in any project or business. ?Arch. 2. 1. 36.
Vnder-write, v. To subscribe; to put (one) down (for a subscription). 3. 3. 145.
†Vnquiet, v. To disquiet. 4. 1. 20.
Vntoward, a. Perverse, refractory. ?Arch. 2. 8. 16.
Vp, adv. Set up: established. 3. 5. 54.
Vpon, prep. 1. Directed towards or against; with reference to. 1. 1. 13; 1. 6. 112.
2. Immediately after. 3. 3. 123.
3. After and in consequence of. 1. 1. 39.
Vrge, v. To charge. Phr. vrge with: To charge with; accuse of. ?Arch. 4. 1. 44.
Vse, v. To practise habitually. 1. 3. 42.
Vtmost, n. The extreme limit (of one’s fate or disaster). 5. 6. 10.

Valor, n. Courage; used in pl. 4. 1. 32.
Vapours, n. pl. †A hectoring or bullying style of language or conduct, adopted by ranters and swaggerers with the purpose of bringing about a real or mock quarrel. 3. 3. 71 (see note).
Veer, v. Naut. To let out; pay out; let run. 5. 5. 46.
Venery, n. Gratification of the sexual desire. 3. 6. 7.
†Vent, v. To sell. 3. 4. 61.
Vent, v. 1. To publish; promulgate. 2. 3. 24.
2. To give expression to. 2. 3. 5; 2. 1. 166; 5. 8. 153.
Venter, n. Obs. form of venture. 1. 6. 175.
†Venting, vbl. sb. Selling; sale. 3. 4. 49.
Vernish, n. Older and obs. form of varnish. ?A wash to add freshness and lustre to the face; a cosmetic. 4. 4. 36.
""Vetus Iniquitas, n. L. ‘Old Iniquity,’ a name of the ‘Vice’ in the morality plays. 1. 1. 47.
""Via, int. It. Away! off! 2. 1. 3 (see note).
Vice, n. 1. Fault.
†2. The favorite character in the English morality-plays, in the earlier period representing the principle of evil, but later degenerating into a mere buffoon. 1. 1. 44; 1. 1. 84; etc. With quibble on 1. P. 9. See also Introduction.
Vierger, n. Obs. form of verger. 4. 4. 209.
Vindicate, v. †To avenge; retaliate for. 5. 6. 49.
Virgins milke, n. A wash for the face; a cosmetic. 4. 4. 52.

†Wanion, n. ‘A plague;’ ‘a vengeance.’ Phr. with a wanion: A plague on him; bad luck on him. 5. 8. 33.
Wanton, a. Playful; sportive. 2. 6. 75.
Ward-robe man, n. A valet. 1. 3. 13.
Ware, v. Beware of; take heed to. Arch. 5. 5. 5.
Wast, n. Obs. form of waist. 1. 4. 95. waste (with quibble on waste, a barren place). 4. 4. 204.
Water, n. 1. Essence; extract. 4. 4. 39.
2. -water: The property of a precious stone in which its beauty chiefly consists, involving its transparency, refracting power and color. 3. 3. 179: 181.
3. strong-water: A distilled liquor. 1. 1. 14.
Wedlocke, n. †A wife. 1. 6. 10; 2. 3. 18.
Well-caparison’d, ppl. a. Well furnished with trappings; also fig., well decked out. Involving a quibble. 2. 5. 7.
Wench, n.
1. A mistress; strumpet. Obsolescent. 5. 2. 21.
†2. A term of familiar address; friend. 4. 1. 60.
While, conj. Till; until. Now prov. Eng. and U. S. 1. 3. 5.
Wicked, a. ?Roguish. 4. 4. 197.
Widgin, n. [Form of widgeon.] A variety of wild duck. 5. 2. 39.
Wis, adv. [ < ME. wis.] 5. 8. 31. See Wusse.
Wish, v. To desire (one to do something); to pray, request. ?Arch. 2. 2. 52.
Wit, n. 1. Intellect. 1. 4. 29; 1. 4. 64.
2. Intelligence. 3. 2. 13.
3. Ingenuity; ingenious device. 2. 2. 86.
Withall, adv. Besides; in addition; at the same time. 2. 2. 27; 3. 5. 16. with-all. 2. 2. 73.
Wiue-hood, n. Obs. form of wifehood. 1. 6. 50.
Worshipfull, a. Worthy of honor or respect. 4. 7. 75. Used in sarcasm. 2. 2. 89; 3. 3. 8.
Wrought, ppl. a. Embroidered. ?Arch. 1. 2. 47.
†Wusse, adv. [Corruption of wis < ME. wis, by apheresis from iwis; sure, certain.] Certainly; truly; indeed. 1. 6. 40.

Yellow-water, n. 3. 3. 181. See-water.

""Zuccarina, n. It. ‘A kind of bright Roche-allum.’ Florio.
""Zuccarino, n. 4. 4. 31. ?For Zuccarina, q. v.
""Zucche Mugia, n. It. ?A perfume. 4. 4. 35.