To Rosamond

To Rosamond Glossary

affound

Achieve, succeed

aye

Always

dalliance

Generally, conversation. Could refer to small talk, serious spiritual conversation, flirting, or even sex.

full a tyne

Many a moment

galantine

A spiced sauce

jocund

Playful, joyful

mappamundi

A medieval map of the world as a disc divided into three continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe) and surrounded by a ring of water. People knew the world was round, but the illustration was a useful way of schematizing the globe.

ointment

A medicinal salve designed for external application

out-twine

Extend like a length of twine, i.e. "speak a string of words"

pike

A predatory freshwater fish; also used a general word for fish presented as food.

refreyd

Become cooled off, lose love

seemly

Well-bred

shrine

The highly decorated tomb of a medieval saint, often a popular destination to seek miracles. Medieval Catholics did not worship saints, but they believed saints could advocate for them to God.

thrall

Slave, bound (to someone)

what you list

What you want, whatever you will

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