"The Scrutiny" and Other Poems Glossary

"The Scrutiny" and Other Poems Glossary

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Written by Lina Christoph

reprieve

pardon, forgiveness

forsworn

perjured, breaking an oath

morn

poetic form of 'morning'

fond

affectionate, sentimental

tedious

tiring, exhausting, boring

nunnery

a convent (for female nuns)

thy

old, poetic form of 'your'

thee

old, poetic form of 'you'

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