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Evangeline
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8th Grade
09/08/2008

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forest primeval
Definition
a forest in its original, unspoiled state
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eld
Definition
"of old"; long ago
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roe
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deer
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Grand-Pre
Definition
a French name meaning Great Meadow
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flax
Definition
plant whose fiber is used in making linen
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Normandy
Definition
region in Northern France
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kirtles
Definition
a woman's dress or outer garment; sometimes referred to as a short jacket worn by a man or woman
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distaff
Definition
a stick, split at the end, used to hold wool or flax for spinning into thread by hand
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anon
Definition
in a little while; soon; at another time
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Angelus
Definition
a bell that is rung at morning, noon, and night to call people to prayers in memory of the visit of the Angel to the Virgin Mary
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stalworth
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stalwart; strong and brave; steady; valiant and loyal
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kine
Definition
cows or cattle
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flagons
Definition
jugs or containers for liquids, usually with a handle and spout
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sooth
Definition
truth
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hyssop
Definition
a fragrant bushy plant similar to mint used for medicine or flavoring; in the Bible, it was used in religious cermonies; here it means something used to sprinkle holy water
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chaplet of beads
Definition
a string of beads used to keep count when saying prayers; similar to a rosary, but shorter
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missal
Definition
a book containing prayers for a church service
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plainsong
Definition
ancient chant sung in unison as part of a church service
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settle
Definition
wooden bench with arms and a high back
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notary
Definition
official who makes out contracts and takes the oaths of persons entering into agreements
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maize
Definition
Indian corn
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guile
Definition
crafty deceit; sly tricks
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Loup-garou
Definition
werewolf; a man who supposedly turns into a wolf
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demeanor
Definition
conduct
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brazen
Definition
made of brass or bronze
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dower
Definition
property that a woman presents to her husband at the time of their marriage
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draughtboard
Definition
a gameboard to play "draughts" or checkers
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embrasure
Definition
space set back from the wall
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greensward
Definition
grassy turf
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betrothal
Definition
engagement
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