Etheridge Knight: Poems Glossary

by Etheridge Knight

Etheridge Knight: Poems Glossary

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Written by Tasha Roy

Anachronistic

Belonging to early period of time

Denominator

A divisor

Welt

Ribbed border of a garment

Galvanizing

Electrifying, startling

Gelded

Desexed, castrated

Dole out

Dispense, distribute

Murmur

Mumble, babble, purl

Stallion

Male horse (uncastrated)

Lauded

Highly admired and appreciated

Apostasy

Not recognising religious faith

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