First Death in Nova Scotia

First Death in Nova Scotia Glossary

Nova Scotia

maritime province in Canada

parlor

sitting room

chromograph

type of early color photograph

loon

type of marine bird

counsel

exchange of ideas or opinions

caress

gently touch or stroke

lily of the valley

white flower often associated with death and mourning

Jack Frost

A folk figure said to leave frost on windows and paint autumn leaves

ermine

small mammal often used for fur

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youth who serves in a royal court or aristocratic household