On my First Daughter

On my First Daughter Glossary

doth

archaic form of "does"

hence

as a consequence; for this reason

partake

to eat or drink something

rue

bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen) and wish it undone

ruth

a feeling of pity, distress, or grief

severed

having been cut or sliced off

virgin-train

Jonson uses "train" to mean "a retinue of attendants accompanying an important person." Here, Mary is attended by other virgins.

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