palsied
paralyzed; unable to move or control certain muscles
plash
a sound produced by liquid striking something or being struck
soughing
(of the wind in trees, the sea, etc.) make a moaning, whistling, or rushing sound
tramping
the recreational activity of going for long-distance walks in rough country
stroppin
adjective meaning whiny or complaining
rebuke
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions
pike
a long-bodied predatory freshwater fish with a pointed snout and large teeth
kindlin
easily combustible small sticks or twigs used for starting a fire
haint
an old southern word for a specific type of ghost or evil spirit from the Carolina coast, but found in tales from various regions of the South
salsify
a root vegetable belonging to the dandelion family
veronica
a herb typically with upright stems bearing narrow pointed leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers
bower
a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood
coffle
a line of animals or slaves fastened or driven along together
sassafras
a deciduous North American tree with aromatic leaves and bark; the leaves are infused to make tea or ground into filé.
shoat
a young pig, especially one which is newly weaned
cogitation
the action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
juba
a dance originating among plantation slaves in the southern U.S., featuring rhythmic handclapping and slapping of the thighs
dop
a sound; a clatter
tallow
a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap
rheumy
a watery discharge from the mucous membranes especially of the eyes or nose
rout
a disorderly retreat of defeated troops
