Edward II

Edward II Glossary

Amorous

Lustful, Erotic, Sexual (Adjective).

Undaunted

Unafraid, Fearless, Bold (Adjective).

Appease

Pacify, Placate, Conciliate (Verb).

Gloze

Make excuses (Verb).

Minion

Follower, Henchman, Servant (Noun).

Exequy

Funeral, Last Rites (Noun, Archaic).

Vouchsafe

Grant, Give, Accord (Verb).

Baleful

Menacing, Hostile, Threatening (Adjective).

Inveigling

Cajoling, Wheedling, Coaxing (Adjective).

Disparage

Belittle, Denigrate, Trivialize (Verb).

Legate

A representative of the Pope, often a Cardinal (Noun).

Strumpet

Prostitute, Whore (Noun, Archaic).

Circe

Greek mythological enchantress or goddess of magic, daughter of Helios and Hecate.

Dissuade

Discourage, Deter, Prevent (Verb).

Poniard

A small dagger (Noun).

Suborn

Bribe, Induce (Verb).

Repealed

Revoked, Rescinded, Cancelled (Adjective).

Requite

Return, Respond, Reciprocate (Verb).

Licentious

Promiscuous, Debauched, Salacious (Adjective).

Propterea Quod

Latin, “Because” (Conjunction).

Quandoquidem

Latin, “Seeing that” or “Since” (Conjunction).

Rancorous

Spiteful, Hateful, Resentful (Adjective).

Reconcilement

Compromise, Settlement, Rapprochement (Noun).

Outrageous

Scandalous, Atrocious, Appalling (Adjective).

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