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Catherine, Called Birdy Nov. & Dec. Vocabulary
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Literature
7th Grade
01/17/2011

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abominable
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disgusting
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foundling
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deserted infant of unknown parents
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stench
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unpleasant odor; bad smell
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skein
Definition
unbroken strand of yarn or thread wound into a coil
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pagan
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not Christian, Jewish, or Muslim
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albeit
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although; even though
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jests
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jokes; pranks
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renown
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fame
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heretic
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person whose beliefs go against those of the church
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spell
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word or phrase having magical power
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suffice
Definition
be enough
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gallows
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framework from which criminals are hung
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sodden
Definition
soaked through; filled with water
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profanity
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profane (foul) or vulgar language
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blasphemy
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a putdown of anything sacred
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kirtle
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woman's skirt
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modesty
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humbleness; simplicity
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dowry
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money or property a woman brings to her husband at the time of their marriage
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Yule log
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large log burned at Christmas
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mummer
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actor, usually wearing a mask
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scepter
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rod or staff that symolizes power - used by a king or other royal person
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