On the Morning of Christ's Nativity

On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Glossary

redemption

the process of receiving forgiveness for a fault, of being saved from a sin

forfeit

lost or given up as a penalty for wrongdoing

perpetual

constantly happening

forsook

surrendered entirely

spangled

a piece of clothing decorated in glittering metal

squadrons

a military unit of ships or soldiers

paramour

a lover

deformities

a disability or misshapen body part

sate

to satisfy a need, often hunger or thirst

Cynthia

A Greek goddess, often represented by the moon

constellations

a group of stars that make a specific shape, often explained by a mythological story

chime

to make a musical sound, often to show the time

dolorous

feeling great sorrow

marble

a polished stone used in buildings and statues

cymbals

musical instruments made up of thin metal plate, played by hitting a drumstick

Aunbis

a jackal-headed god who leads the dead to judgement in Egyptian mythology

Osiris

an Egyptian god, the husband and brother of Isis (an Egyptian nature goddess)