Tis a Pity She's a Whore

Tis a Pity She's a Whore Glossary

Incest

Sexual relation between persons with some direct family relationship and thus deemed too closely related to marry

Atheism

The doctrine or belief that there is no God

Gracious

Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy

Woeful

Affected by or full of grief

Redeem

Exchange or buy back for a price; to be forgiven for past sins

Cunning

Showing inventiveness and skill; crafty in thought and action

Modest

Marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

Providence

Prudence and foresight

Strumpet

A woman adulterer

Cuckold

Man whose wife committed adultery

Entreat

Ask for or request earnestly

Vengeance

Harming someone in retaliation for something they have done

Vouchsafe

To bestow in a condescending manner

Vicar

A Catholic priest who acts for a higher-ranking clergyman

Ebb

The outward flow of the tide, often used figuratively in relation to emotions and actions

Sanctity

The quality of being holy

Hapless

Unfortunate and deserving pity

Dispense

Administer or bestow, as in small portions

Tutelage

Attention and management implying responsibility for safety

Wanton

A lewd or lascivious nature

Penitence

Remorse for past conduct

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