shroudly
With wicked intent; over time the word has evolved into the modern term shrewdly
sundry
A variety of options
loath
expressing an unwillingness or reluctance to do something
covenant
primarily used--and exclusively in this case--to refer to an agreement between faithful worshipers and God
barbarous
without moral qualms and acting in boorish or violent manner
deliberation
carefully considered before taking any action
homely
In this instance, synonymous with domestic concerns rather than an aesthetic opinion
lusty
while often associated with sexual desire, used in literature of this time to mean done with a vigorously healthy intent
cozen
to cheat or deceive
victuals
the food eaten at a usually simple and simply prepared meal
brethren
referencing a group of brothers, but intended to mean any group of closely bonded people sharing a common purpose
floud
a kind of hybrid term meaning a tide high enough to result in flooding
fain
obligated to carry through with something
procure
the process of gathering or collecting items
pilfer
to steal, generally referring to taking small amounts of individual items from a much larger supply
recompense
payment for services rendered
carriage
a rather formal term indicating one's character through their outward behavior
zeal
excitement about accomplishing a task
sober
not so much having to do with staying away from alcohol as much as the manifestation of control associated with those who abstain
pilgrim
a person who embarks upon a journey (often fraught with potential danger) to a place or for a reason considered sacred
