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Full Glossary for King Lear

gauntlet 1 a medieval glove, usually of leather covered with metal plates, worn by knights in armor to protect the hand in combat. 2 throw down the gauntlet to challenge, as to combat.

goatish lustful; lecherous.

good host shelterer, entertainer.

green mantle a surface covered with scum or froth.

greet the time hurry; meet the emergency.

horse-way horse path.

idle frivolous; silly.

idle having no value, use, or significance; worthless.

ill affected unfaithful.

imports to mean; signify.

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