answer it accept it.
captain of compliments in dueling, one who has mastered all the rules and moves.
immortal punning on the moves as both famous and fatal.
passado a forward thrust.
the punto reverso a backhanded thrust.
the hay! term used to indicate that your opponent has been hit.
roe fish eggs.
conceive understand.
bow in the hams make a bow.
I'll cry a match I'll claim the victory.
natural fool; idiot.
bauble a jester's baton with an ornament at the end.
here's goodly gear a large clothes horse, refers to the appearance of the Nurse, who is also described in this scene as a sail. Romeo also continues Mercutio's series of bawdy puns in this scene, as gear refers to the reproductive organs.
ropery roguery.
flirt-gills loose women.
skains-mates cutthroat companions.
tackled stair rope ladder.
quit reward you for.
lay knife aboard lay claim to.
clout any piece of cloth, esp. one for cleaning.
