The Horse and His Boy Glossary

The Horse and His Boy Glossary

vizier

a high-ranking official in Muslim countries

thatched

a roof made out of straw, typically seen in poor households

destitute

without the basic necessities of life

apace

swiftly, quickly

brazen

bold, without shame

fie

an outcry or exclamation that expresses negative sentiments

scapegrace

a mischievious young person

frolic

a playful or flirtatious action

furlong

1/8th of a mile

bazaar

a marketplace selling a variety of goods

sweetmeat

a confection, sweet item

princeling

a young prince

bestir

to exert or rouse onself

garrison

troops stationed in a fortress for defense

cypress

an evergreen tree

haversack

a small sturdy bag used by soldiers/hikers

hermit

a misanthrope, or person who lives in solitude

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