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1. Alcoran, n. View full entry c1405
...The sacred book of Islam; = Qur'an Usu. with the. Now chiefly hist....
2. caterwaul, v. View full entry c1386
...intr. Of cats: To make the noise proper to them at rutting time....
3. cullion, n. View full entry c1386
...A testicle. Obs....
4. dagger, n.1 View full entry c1386
...A short stout edged and pointed weapon, like a small sword, used for thrusting and stabbing....
5. femininity, n. View full entry c1405
...Behaviour or qualities regarded as characteristic of a woman; feminine quality or characteristics; womanliness. Also: an instance of this. Cf. feminity1a....
6. † hayne, n.1 View full entry c1386
...A term of reproach: A mean wretch, a niggard....
7. jade, n.1 View full entry c1386
...A contemptuous name for a horse; a horse of inferior breed, e.g. a cart- or draught-horse as opposed to a riding horse; a roadster, a hack; a sorry, ill-conditioned, wearied, or worn-out...
8. jingle, v. View full entry c1405
...intr. To give forth a mingling of ringing sounds, as by the striking together of coins, keys, or other small metallic objects; it expresses a more prolonged and continuous sound than...
9. material, adj., n., and adv. View full entry c1390
...Of or relating to matter or substance; formed or consisting of matter. In early use: †earthly (obs.)....
10. mullock, n. View full entry c1390
...Refuse matter, rubbish. Now Brit. regional....
11. muzzle, n.1 View full entry c1385
...An openwork guard, usually of leather or metal, which can be fitted over the mouth of an animal, esp. a dog, to prevent it from biting, eating, etc. Also in extended use....
12. native, adj. View full entry a1425
...Inherent, innate; belonging to or connected with something by nature or natural constitution....
13. newfangleness, n. View full entry c1395
...= newfangledness...
14. pickpurse, n. and adj. View full entry c1385
...A person who steals purses or from purses; = cutpurse; (sometimes more generally) a thief. Chiefly arch. in later use....
15. pigsney, n. View full entry c1390
...A specially cherished or beloved girl or woman, a sweetheart. Freq. as a term of endearment. In later use also as a term of contempt. Now arch....
16. pismire, n. View full entry c1395
...An ant....
17. poppet, n. View full entry c1390
...A small or dainty person. In later use freq. as a term of endearment, esp. for a child or young woman: darling, pet....
18. proverb, n. View full entry c1375
...A short, traditional, and pithy saying; a concise sentence, typically metaphorical or alliterative in form, stating a general truth or piece of advice; an adage or maxim....
19. † rebeck, n.1 View full entry c1405
...An abusive name for: an old woman....
20. sentiment, n. View full entry c1374
...Personal experience, one's own feeling. Obs....
