jilt to reject or cast off (a previously accepted lover).
knighthood the rank or status of a knight.
laconic brief or terse in speech or expression; using few words.
Lakes the Lake District in northern England.
larder a place where the food supplies of a household are kept; pantry.
laudable worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable.
liberality willingness to give or share freely; generosity.
liberty of the manor the privilege of hunting on the estate's surrounding land.
licentiousness the disregarding of accepted rules and standards.
livery an identifying uniform such as was formerly worn by feudal retainers or is now worn by servants or those in some particular group or trade.
living in England, a church benefice (an endowed church office providing a living for a vicar or rector).
living of Hunsford the endowed office provided for the vicar or rector in the town of Hunsford.
lobby a hall or large anteroom.
loo a card game that was played for money.
