colloquies conversations; esp., formal discussions.
repose to rest or lie at rest.
legates governors of a Roman province, or their deputies.
striplings grown boys; youths passing into manhood.
overture an introductory proposal or offer; indication of willingness to negotiate.
diadem an ornamental cloth headband worn as a crown.
requisite required, as by circumstances; necessary for some purpose; indispensable.
snood a baglike net worn at the back of a woman's head to hold the hair.
surfeited indulged or supplied to satiety or excess.
temerity foolish or rash boldness; foolhardiness; recklessness.
thong a narrow strip of leather, etc., used as a lace, strap, etc.
subverted overthrown or destroyed.
railed spoken bitterly or reproachfully; complained violently.
cudgel a short, thick stick or club.
shindy a noisy disturbance; commotion; row.
interposed introduced (a remark, opinion, etc.) into a conversation, debate, etc.; put in as an interruption.
kine cows; cattle.
