The Three Musketeers

The Three Musketeers Glossary

Contrived

Risky; dangerous

Rogue

Dishonest or unprincipled male

Merit

Deserving or worthy of reward or praise

Cling

Hold on tightly to

Distinguishing

Distinctive; different

Discretion

Speaking or acting in a manner so as to avoid causing offense to someone else

Martyr

A person who is killed because of religious beliefs or other strongly held beliefs

Martingale

A system of gambling where the stakes are continuously doubled with the aim/hope of an eventual win that will yield a net profit

Privilege

To have an advantage; entitlement

Ascertain

Determine or discover

Mendicants

Beggars

Greaves

A piece of armor which protects the leg

Lees

The sediment of wine in the bottom of a barrel or bottle.

Infallible

Incapable of error

Countenance

Face and facial expression

Sauntered

Walked in a confident or aggressive way

Incorrigible

Not open to correction or improvement

Alabaster

White in color

Posterity

Historical record or reputation

Illustrious

Famous and well-regarded

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