Prioress's Tale Vocab
Chaste: (n.) A virgin, someone who hasn't had sex before
"O Mother-maid, maid-Mother, chaste and free!" (170)
Usury: (n.)The illegal action or practice of lending at unreasonably high rates or interest
"For foul Lucre of their Usury, hateful Christ and all his company" (170-171)
Lucre: (n.) Money, especially when regarded as sordid or distasteful or gained in dishonorable way
"For the foul lucre of their usury, hateful c Christ and all his company" (170-171)
Martyrdom: (n.) The death of suffering to martyr
"The jewel of martyrdom and ruby bright, lying with carven throat and out of sight, began to swing O Alma Redemptoris"
Martyr: (n./v.) A person who is killed because of their religious or other belief
"O martyr weeded to virginity, now mayest thou sing and follow, on and on, the white celestial lamb of heaven." (173)
Chorister: (n.) Member of the choir
"Among these children was a widow's son, a chorister of seven years old." (171)
Comrade: (n.) A companion who shares ones activities
"He went and asked a comrade what the song might mean." (171)
Primer: (n.) An elementary textbook that serves as an introduction to a subject of study or teach children to read
"My primer, thorough they beat me thrice an hour, ... " (172)
Diligence: (n.) Consistently and willingness
"I certainly will show my diligence, To learn it of f by hear for Christmas Day." (172)