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1. ambushment, n. View full entry 1330
...A disposition or arrangement of troops in a wood or other place of concealment so as to fall on an enemy by surprise; the trap so constructed; ambush, ambuscade....
2. anele, v. View full entry 1303
...To anoint (chiefly as a religious rite)....
3. aˈneling, n. View full entry 1303
...The action of anointing, usually as a religious rite; unction; and spec. the last anointing or extreme unction of the dying....
4. anoint, v. View full entry 1330
...To smear or rub over (medicinally or cosmetically) with oil or unguent; to oil, grease, apply ointment to....
5. apparel, n. View full entry 1330
...abstr. The work of fitly preparing for anything, preparation, array. Obs....
6. appeal, v. View full entry 1330
...To call (one) to answer before a tribunal; in Law: To accuse of a crime which the accuser undertakes to prove. spec....
7. appetite, n. View full entry 1303
...Bent of the mind toward the attainment of an object or purpose; desire, inclination, disposition....
8. argue, v. View full entry 1303
...To make good an accusation against, prove wrong or guilty, convict. Const. ofObs....
9. assay, n. View full entry 1330
...The trying (of a person or thing); trial imposed upon or endured by any object, in order to test its virtue, fitness, etc. Obs. exc. as fig. use of 6....
10. a-strut, adv. View full entry 1330
...Sticking out, projecting stiffly; protruding, swollen, puffed up. arch....
11. attain, v. View full entry 1330
...To get at with a blow, strike, hit; = attaint1. Obs....
12. avow, n.1 View full entry 1330
...A vow, a solemn promise made to a deity, etc....
13. bargain, n.1 View full entry 1330
...Discussion between two parties of the terms on which one is to give or do something to or for the other; chaffering; bargaining. Obs....
14. bayard, adj. and n.1 View full entry 1330
...Bay coloured; absol. a bay horse....
15. behalf, n. View full entry 1303
...on behalf of:...
16. betroth, v. View full entry 1303
...trans. To engage (a woman) in contract of marriage, to plight one's troth to. arch....
17. blind, v. View full entry 1303
...trans. To make blind, deprive of sight:...
18. carry, v. View full entry 1330
...trans. To convey, originally by cart or wagon, hence in any vehicle, by ship, on horseback, etc....
19. chastisement, n. View full entry 1303
...Authoritative correction of one who is in fault; means of amendment, discipline, training. Obs....
20. chieftain, n. View full entry c1330
...The head of a body of men, of an organization, state, town, party, office, etc.; head-man, ruler, chief. Obs. in gen. sense....
