Easter, 1916

Easter, 1916 Glossary

vivid (adjective)

Of a deep or bright color; full of life; memorable, leaving lasting impressions in the mind

gibe (noun)

An insult; teasing

motley (adjective)

Multi-colored (like the clothes worn by jesters)

harrier (noun)

A breed of dog used for hunting rabbits; the activity of hunting; a hunter

vainglorious (adjective)

Vain; excessively proud of oneself and one's accomplishments

lout (noun)

A rude, uncouth, or unpleasant person (usually a man)

brim (noun)

The edge or lip of something (a bowl, a stream)

moor-hen (noun)

A water bird whose name means "little hen." They are also called marsh hens

moor-cock (noun)

A male moor foul, also known as the European red grouse

murmur (verb)

To say something in a low voice; to make a low, repeated sound