The Revenger's Tragedy

The Revenger's Tragedy Glossary

bawd

a madam, one who keeps a house of prostitution

dissembled

concealed one's features, masked

epicure

someone who appreciates fine food

fallacy

a deceptive mistake

forfend

to protect, prevent

fulsome

generous, abundant, enthusiastic

impious

lacking reverence

incontinent

lacking self-control

insculption

inscription

luxur

decadent, lustful person

pander

a go-between in love interests

parlous

dangerous

plenteous

abundant

prates

to rattle on, to talk about uninteresting things for a long time

sasarara

a blow

spendthrift

being careless with money

strumpet

prostitute

superfluous

exceeding what is necessary

troth

oath

vizard

a mask, disguise