unsinew'd weak.
conjunctive closely united.
timber'd made of wood that is too light.
checking at swerving aside from; a term in hawking.
livery the characteristic clothing worn by members of a particular group or trade.
his sables and his weeds dignified robes.
incorps'd and demi-natur'd an integral part of the body.
scrimers fencers.
passages of proof proven by events.
snuff accumulation of smoldering wick that caused the candle to smoke and burn less brightly.
plurisy excess.
quick o' the ulcer the heart of the matter.
sanctuarize give sanctuary to a murderer.
foils long, thin swords with a button on the point to prevent injury, used in fencing.
unbated not blunted.
pass of practice a treacherous thrust or a warming-up exercise.
mountebank quack doctor.
cataplasm a poultice, often medicated.
simples medicinal herbs.
Under the moon To be most effective, herbs are gathered by moonlight.
gall scratch, draw blood.
nonce occasion.
hoar gray.
coronet weeds garlands of flowers.
envious silver malicious branch.
lauds hymns of praise.
indu'd endowed, belonging to.
lay song.
douts extinguishes; literally, do out.
