Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: Poems Glossary

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu: Poems Glossary

Nymph

A nature spirit

Vain

Not significant; unimportant

Refuge

A safe place

Sordid

Vile and dirty

Servile

Slave-like

Mien

A person's appearance and mood

Embroidery gay

Bright, colourful clothing

Flambeau

An ornate candlestick

Indignation

Anger due to unfair treatment

Triflers

People obsessed with superficial, unimportant things

Debauch

Short for 'debauchery', meaning sinful behaviour such as drunkenness and adultery

Retire

To sleep

Strumpet

A sexually promiscuous woman

Impudence

Arrogance

Ardent

Passionate, optimistic and enthusiastic

Pangs

Moments of emotional or physical pain

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