weather-cock here, a person who changes easily.
strike my colours here, surrender or give in.
indigenae native to a particular area.
near frugal.
churl rude, ill-bred person.
hob shelf in the side of a fireplace where an item can be kept warm.
flighted frightened.
bairns children.
usurper a person who wrongfully takes a possession or position.
insolent disrespectful.
cuffed slapped.
interloper an intruder.
qualm faintness or nausea.
vindictive seeking revenge.
