Michael Robartes and the Dancer Glossary

by William Butler Yeats

Michael Robartes and the Dancer Glossary

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To fraternize

to be friends or cordial towards a person they are not supposed to

Buxom

an adjective used to describe a woman who has bigger breasts and is slightly plump

Cheroot

a type of cigar with no filter

Portmanteau

a bag someone may use during their traveling

Gleaming

an area which reflects lights or a person who can be described as being radiant

Rasher

a small piece or slice of bacon and ham, thinly sliced

Qualm

an extreme feeling of fear or doubt

Osse

an utterance or writing which is prophetic in nature

Plaguy

an adjective used to describe something annoying or which may cause a person troubles

Arter

dialect version of the word "after"

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