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The Midwife's Apprentice Chapters 9-12
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Literature
6th Grade
01/17/2011

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viper
Definition
poisonous snake with large hollow fangs
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cordial
Definition
food, drink, or medicine that stimulates the body
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sham
Definition
deceive; lie; fool
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hermit
Definition
person who lives away from others, often living a religious life
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treachery
Definition
breaking of faith; deceit
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privy
Definition
small outhouse used as a toilet
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peasant
Definition
farm laborer of low social status
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herring
Definition
small, bony food fish found in the northern Atlantic
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fowl
Definition
domestic birds such as chickens, turkeys, geese, etc.
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blight
Definition
destroy; ruin
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scholar
Definition
a learned person; person having much knowledge
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vellum
Definition
fine parchment, usually made from the skin of calves and lambs, used instead of paper
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