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Full Glossary for Hamlet

jealousy suspicion.

Jephthah a judge in the Bible who sacrificed his daughter in fulfillment of a vow ( Judg. 11:30-40).

jointress a woman who has been given an interest for life in her deceased husband's estate; here, a partner.

jowls bumps.

jump precisely.

keep lodge.

knotted and combined locks hair lying together in a mass.

Larded garnished.

lauds hymns of praise.

law of writ classical plays.

lawful espials spies who are justified in their action.

lawless resolutes desperadoes.

lay song.

lay you home to him tell him what's what.

lets hinders.

liberty modern plays.

liegemen loyal subjects.

life-rendering pelican The pelican was supposed to feed its young with its own blood.

livery the characteristic clothing worn by members of a particular group or trade.

loggats skittles or ninepins, a British game in which a ball is bowled at nine wooden pins.


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