Beloved

Beloved Glossary

palsied

paralyzed; unable to move or control certain muscles

plash

a sound produced by liquid striking something or being struck

soughing

(of the wind in trees, the sea, etc.) make a moaning, whistling, or rushing sound

tramping

the recreational activity of going for long-distance walks in rough country

stroppin

adjective meaning whiny or complaining

rebuke

express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions

pike

a long-bodied predatory freshwater fish with a pointed snout and large teeth

kindlin

easily combustible small sticks or twigs used for starting a fire

haint

an old southern word for a specific type of ghost or evil spirit from the Carolina coast, but found in tales from various regions of the South

salsify

a root vegetable belonging to the dandelion family

veronica

a herb typically with upright stems bearing narrow pointed leaves and spikes of blue or purple flowers

bower

a pleasant shady place under trees or climbing plants in a garden or wood

coffle

a line of animals or slaves fastened or driven along together

sassafras

a deciduous North American tree with aromatic leaves and bark; the leaves are infused to make tea or ground into filé.

shoat

a young pig, especially one which is newly weaned

cogitation

the action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation

juba

a dance originating among plantation slaves in the southern U.S., featuring rhythmic handclapping and slapping of the thighs

dop

a sound; a clatter

tallow

a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap

rheumy

a watery discharge from the mucous membranes especially of the eyes or nose

rout

a disorderly retreat of defeated troops