The Poem of the Cid Glossary

The Poem of the Cid Glossary

banish

To send into exile

pierce

To penetrate with a blade

dwell

To reside or inhabit somewhere

vassal

A tenant of feudal estate under the protection of the feudal lord

gird

To restrain

array

A collection or assortment of things

avenge

To retaliate for previously suffered wrongs

provender

Food, provisions or supplies

tarry

To linger or put off

mirth

Good humor, happiness and laughter

feud

A longstanding argument between parties

gallant

Courteous and chivalrous

noble

Honorable and of high principles

naught

Nothing; an absence.

forbade

Having prohibited or banned

booty

Treasure; the spoils of victory

reproach

To reprimand; a rebuke.

solemn

In a manner that is very serious

succor

Assistance and relief offered to another

decree

An official declaration or judgment

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