1914 Glossary

1914 Glossary

War

An open dispute between two countries or states.

Perishing

To die either through an accident or in a brutal way.

Furled

Tidily folded up.

Sowings

Planting or scattering seeds on land for them to grow.

Ensigns

A badge that represents an office.

Rending

To tear apart.

Verse

Words that are systematically put in order.

Rent

Money exchanged between a tenant and the owner of a house or apartment.

Winter

The coldest period of the year between spring and autumn.

Whirled

Move round and round.

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