Shamela

Shamela Glossary

debarred

prevented from doing something

lascivious

lustful, lewd

suscitation

the act of rousing or exciting

camblet

a type of fabric made of silk and wool

tub

the pulpit of a dissenter

panegyrick

a song or oration praising someone/something

commendatory

in an approving manner

diminutive

small

jade

a woman with a bad reputation

hostler

someone who takes care of horses

upbraid

criticize, scold

animadverts

notices, observes

catechize

to question in a deeply searching way

impertinence

rudeness, behavior not in good taste

Exciseman

a tax man

saucy

bold, forward

imputed

attributed to

coppice

forest

spindle-shanked

having long slim legs

peevish

irritable, fretful