Seamus Heaney Poems Glossary

Seamus Heaney Poems Glossary

Knelling

Ringing a bell solemnly. to announce sad news

In his stride

With a sense of ease and understanding

A hard blow

An emotionally difficult situation

Cooed

Made an affectionate noise

Stanched

To restrict blood flowing from a wound

Poppy

A type of flower, symbolic of hope and commemoration

Gaudy

Bright and over the top

Bumper

A baby's cot

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