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Full Glossary for Macbeth

jealousies (29) suspicions

juggling fiends (19) deceiving devils (or Fates)

just . . . event (14) righteous criticism awaits the outcome

jutty . . . vantage (6) eaves, convenient corner

kerns, Gallowglasses (13) light infantry, heavy infantry.

lapp'd in proof (55) covered in armor.

latch (195) catch

lave our honours . . . streams (33) show ourselves to be honourable by washing ourselves in acts of flattery

lees (93) dregs

lime (34) bird lime (a sticky substance for trapping birds)

line the rebel . . . vantage (112) secretly give aid to the rebels.

list (70) tournament

lodg'd (55) beaten down

lose the dues (12) miss the reward

love . . . love (11) As king, I must always acknowledge my subjects' love even though doing so is a burden to me. But I must tell you that in taking trouble for me, you win God's thanks.

loved mansionry (5) favorite building


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