Agafya Glossary

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parsimony

stinginess

sackcloth

coarse cloth

indolently

leisurely

landrail

corn crake, short-billed Euroasian bird

edifice

structure

diffidently

lacking confidence in one's own ability

irresolute

indecisive

tryst

an appointed meeting made by lovers

contralto

lowest female voice

dulcinea

ladylove

kerfchief

woman's square scarf worn to cover the head

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