The Romance of the Rose Glossary

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tumble

fall suddenly, clumsily

perverse

showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable.

forth

out and away from a starting point.

doth

meaning "do"

deceive

deliberately cause (someone) to believe something that is not true, especially for personal gain.

doctrine

a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.

proverb

stating a general truth or piece of advice.

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