camphire i.e., camphor, a chemical compound with a strong characteristic odor; as spirits of camphor, often used as a stimulant.
"Servants, obey your masters" Ephesians 6: 5: "Slaves, be obedient to those who are your earthly masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as to Christ . . . ."; (see also Titus 2: 9: "Bid slaves to be submissive to their masters and to give satisfaction in every respect . . . ."); these passages were frequently cited as New Testament authority for slavery.
gin-house an outbuilding sheltering the cotton gin, a machine for separating cotton fibers from the seeds.
pallaise a pallet, or thin mattress.
convent i.e., convent school; a boarding school for girls run by Catholic nuns.
punch a mixture of alcoholic spirits with water or fruit juice and sugar, often heated.
inly i.e., inwardly, within one's mind or spirit.
necromancy black magic; sorcery.
"I am the root and offspring of David, and the bright and morning star" Revelation 22:16: "'I Jesus have sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright morning star.'"
