Gwen Harwood: Poems Glossary

by Gwen Harwood

Gwen Harwood: Poems Glossary

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Written by Micola Magdalena

Whine

a high-pitched cry, associated with animals and children

Bicker

to have a pointless argument

Aimless

without a clear purpose

Feign

to pretend

Babbling

pointless speech

Littoral

near the shore of a large body of water

Rags

pieces of clothing which are extremely worn out and no longer have a practical use

Ocher

a pigment which can range in color from light yellow to brown

Lofe

a choice or an opportunity

Eminence

superiority

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