The Slave Glossary

The Slave Glossary

Dung

animal manure

Pestle

a tool used for crushing and grinding substances

Phylactery

A box made of leather worn by Jewish people when entering their prayer areas.

Contrive

produce an unwanted situation by trickery and skills

Unkempt

having a messy appearance

Benediction

the blessings said at the end of a religious congregation

Incantation

a magic spell or what is said to produce one

Grandiose

high in status, look, manners, and speech

Ablution

A religious practice where one washes parts or all of the body with water as an act of cleansing the soul and body.

Sapling

young trees

Bailiff

A person, usually related to courtrooms and police, who has the authority in different tasks like arresting, collecting debts, look after prisoners, and other jobs.

Adversary

an enemy or opponent

Emissary

an ambassador or an official person sent on an important, special task.

Abode

a house

Granary

a place where crops and grains that are harvested are stored

Obsequiously

overly obedient

Synagogue

The place where Jewish people go for religious matters and meetings, like prayers and congregations.

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