The Blessed Damozel

The Blessed Damozel Glossary

damozel

archaic word for 'damsel,' meaning young lady

ungirt

loose, not tightened

wrought

manufactured, made

meetly worn

properly, correctly worn

scarce

barely

choristers

members of a choir

albeit

although

rampart

barricade, strong fence

thence

from there

fretful midge

a worried, anxious insect

aureole

a halo

audibly

hearable

garlanded

decorated

citherns and citoles

both are words for 'cittern,' an old instrument, similar to a guitar