he overcame Sertorius in Spain next he was chosen Emperour in the Pyratick War which he finisht in three moneths afterwards he triumphed over Mithridates and restored Tigranes to the Crown of Armenia Lastly he quelled the Iberians Albans and Jews taking prisoner their King Aristobulus at length in the Civil War between him and Julius Caesar he was overcome at the Battle of Pharsalia and flying into Aegypt was slain by Aquila through the treachery of Ptolomy the young King Pompetts Printers balls wherewith they put the Ink upon their letters Pompus lat full of pomp stately Ponderosity lat weightinesse heavynesse Pone a Writ whereby a cause depending in the County Court is removed to the Common Bank Pontage a contribution toward the reedifying of bridges or keeping them in repair Pontes a Town in Buckinghamshire so called from the 4 bridges over the 4 channels into which the River Cole is divided This Town is now calld Col-Broke Pontfract see Pomfret Pontick lat belonging to Pontus i. the Sea between Meotis and Tenedos as also the Country joyning to that Sea containing Armenia and Cappadocia Pontifical or Pontificial lat belonging to a Pontif or Pontifex i. a Bishop or Praelate who being clad in his Episcopal vestments or those ornaments with which he performeth Divine Service on Festival dayes as also those who have on their richest apparel are commonly said to be in their Pontificalibus Popelin French a little finical darling Popination lat excessive eating or drinking also a haunting Popinas i. Taverns or Victualing houses Popingey a kinde of Parret also an Herb so called from being of the colour of that bird being a kinde of greenish colour this Herb is called in Latin Symphonia Poplemans a sort of Hobgoblins so called from Popleman a cruel Tyrant anciently of Polonia Poplet old word a young wench Poplitick lat belonging to the ham or leg Poppaean Law a certain Law among the Romans against single life Populace Fr. the vulgar or meaner sort of people Popularity lat familiarity with the common people Population lat a wasting destroying or unpeopling of any place Populiferous lat bearing poplar Trees Populosity lat abundance or fulnesse of people Porcelane a kinde of Sallet-herb called in Greek Andrachne also the cream or flowring on the top of a certain chalky earth in China steeped in water of which they make China dishes Porcine lat belonging to a Hog Porculation lat a fatning of Hogs or Swine Porcupine a kinde of beast called in Latin Histrix which casteth out of her body certain sharp bristles like darts against the Dogs when they hunt her Porosity lat fulnesse of Pores i. certain little holes in the skin through which sweat and vapours do exhale out of the body Porpaise a kinde of fish of aâ—duskish colour called in Greek Phocaena Porphyretick lat belonging to Porphyrie i. a fine reddish marble streaked with divers colours whence the Porphyrie Chair of St. John Lateran at Rome wherein the Pope is inaugurated Porrection lat a stretching out Portable lat to be carried or born Portcullis French the falling gate of a Citie which is made to slip down to keep out the enemy Portegue a certain Coyn in Gold valuing three pound ten shillings Portemote from Port i. a Haven and the Dutch word Gemetan i. to meet a Court kept in Havens or Port Towns Portentous lat prodigious portending or betokening some ill to come Portglaive French a sword-bearer Portgreve a preâ—ect or chief Governour of a Port Town in ancient times the chief Magistrate of London was so called Portguidon French the Cornet or Ensign-bearer to a Troup of horse or men at Arms. Portmantean French a kind of Cloak-bagge Portmen a name commonly given to the inhabitants of the Cinque Ports Portpain French a kinde of Towel used at Court wherein they carry their bread to serve for the Table Portsale a sale of fish presently upon return into the haven also a publick sale like that of the ancient Romans who used per praeâ—onem sub hasta vendere Posade French a respite or breathing also a lighting down of birds Pose see Catarre Position lat a putting also a Term in Logick a foundation upon which an argument is built Possession lat an absolute injoyment of any thing in Common-law it is taken for Lands Inheritance or for the actual injoyment of them Possibility lat likelyhood Posteriority lat a being after or behinde also in Common-law a man holding Tenements of two Lords is said to hold of the first by Priority of the last by Posteriority Posthume lat a Child born after the death of the father also Posthume works are writings publish't after the death of the Author Postick lat being behinde or on the back-side Postil a compendious exposition containing more then hath been observed before from the Latin post illud i. after that Postillon French a Posts guide or fore-runner also he that rides upon one of the foremost of the Coach-horses when there are six Postliminie lat the return of one who was thought to be dead Postmeridian lat done in the afternoon Postnate lat the same as Posthume Postpone lat to set behinde to esteem lesse then another Postposure lat a setting behind Postvene lat to come after Postulation lat a requiring or demanding Potable lat fit to be drunk Potatoes a sort of Indian fruit whose root is of great virtue Potent or Potential lat powerfull able indued with might Potent in Blazon expresseth the resemblance of the top of a crowtch Potentate lat one powerfull or mighty Potulent lat that may be drunk Pouches a Term in Navigation small bulk-heads made in howld either thwart-ships or longst ships Poul-davies or Ouldernesse see Medrinacles Pounce Spanish Poncar Latin pungere to jagge or cut in and out Pounces of Hawks the claws from the Latin Pungere Poundage a subsidie granted to the King out of all Merchandizes to the value of twelve pence in the pound Pourcontrel the same as Polypus Pourmenade French a walk or Gallery open over head To make Pourparty to sever the Lands that fall to partners which before partition they held joyntly Pourpresture French an inclosure also an incroaching upon any Land or Jurisdiction that belongs to the King Pâ—ursuivants French followers also messengers attending the King in wars or to be sent upon any special occasion or message the four Poursuivants at Arms are those that attend the Heralds and are called Bluemantle Rougecrosse Rougedragon and Percullis Pourtraiture French a delineating or drawing a Pourtraict i. a picture or image of any thing Pourveyour French an Officer of the King or other great personage that provides Corn and other victual for the house Power of the County the attendance of all Gentlemen Yeomen Labourers c. within the County above the age of fifteen that are capable to bear arms Pownd in Common-law signifieth an inclosure to keep beasts in but more especially a place of strength where Cattell distrained for
stone and 14 pound Sacramental lat belonging to a Sacrament or Oath Sacrificial lat belonging to a Sacrifice or holy offering Sacrilegious lat committing Sacriledge i. a robbing of Churches or violating of holy things Sacristie or Sacrary lat a Vestry a place where the Priests Vestments and things belonging to the Church are kept Sadduces a Sect among the Jews so called from Sadock their first Author they denied the being of Angels and the Resurrection of the body Safe conduct see Passeport Sagacity lat quicknesse of understanding or apprehension sharpnesse of judgement or wit Sagamore a King or Supream Ruler among the Indians Sagbut Span. a kinde of Musical instrument somewhat resembling a Trumpet Sagination lat a cramming or making fat Sagittal lat belonging to an Arrow Sagittarius one of the 12 signes of the Zodiack see â—hiron Sagittipotent lat powerfull in darts or arrows Saguntus a Town of Valentia a Province of Spain now called Morviedro situate upon the River Ibero it was destroyed by Hannibal which was the cause of the second Punick war Saker a kind of Hawk called in Greek Hierax i. holy also a great piece of Ordnance Saie a kinde of stuffe to make Cloaths of called in Spanish Saietta Saint Anthonies fire see Erysipely Salacity lat wantonnesse or inclination to Venery perhaps from Salacia a goddesse of the water whom the ancients held to be the wife of Neptune and that she caused the fluctuation or moving up and down of the Sea also the Ebbing and flowing of the Sea was called by the Romans in old time Salicia and Venilia Salade French a kinde of head-piece or helmet called also Salet Salamander a kinde of little beast like a Lizard vulgarly believed to subsist in the hottest fire and to quench it Salarie lat a servants stipend or wages so called as Pliny saith from Sal i. Salt both being alike necessary Salenae the ancient name of a Town in Bedfordshire now called Salndy Sandy Salebrous lat rugged rough uneven Saliant lat leaping a Term in Heraldry Saligot Fr. a water-nut or Caltrop Salii the 12 Priests of Mars instituted by Numa Pompilius Marcus Livius Salinator a famous Roman Captain Consull with Claudius Nero he overcame Asdrubal in the second Punick warre Salique Law a Law whereby the Crown of France cannot fall from the Lance to the distaffe i. cannot be inherited by women it is so called either from these words si aliqua often mentioned in the Law which as some say was made by Pharamond others by Philip the fair or else from the River Sala near unto which the Francks anciently inhabited Salisbury the chief Citie of Wiltshire risen up out of the ruines of a very ancient Town called Sorbiodunum and by vulgar Latinists Sarum and Sarisburia this place is famous for a stately Minster built here in the reign of King Henry the third by Richard Poor then Bishop of Salisbury this Cathedral hath as many windows as there are dayes in the year as many pillars as there are hours in a year and the gates are answerable in number to the 12 moneths Salivation lat a fluxing or drawing humours out of the mouth by spettle Salligot French a kinde of fruit called water Nuts Sallow latin Salix the Goats willow-tree Sally to issue out of a besieged Town from the Spanish word Salir Salmacis a Fountain of Caria near Halicarnassus so called from Salmacis a Nymph who falling in love with Hermaphroditus the son of Mercury and Venus when she could by no other means draw him to her love she leapt into the Fountain and imbracing him prayed unto the gods that they might grow into one whereupon they immediately became one person having both Sexes also at the prayers of Hermaphroditus the Fountain contracted this quality that who ever entred into it were transformed into both Sexes and called Hermaphrodites Salmoneus a King of Elis the son of Aeolus who aspiring to be a god drove his Chariot over a brazen bridge which he had made that he might imitate Thunder at which Jupiter inraged struck him down to Hell with a Thunderbolt Salomon a proper name signifying in Hebrew peaceable Salsamentarious lat belonging to salt things brine or pickle Salsure lat a salting seasoning or powdering Saltation lat a dancing or leaping Saltimbanco Ital. a Mountebank or Quacksalver Saltire a Term in Heraldry see Sautoir Salvatel Vein see Vein Salubrity lat wholsomnesse or healthfulnesse Salutatory lat a place where people stand to salute great men Salutiferous lat bringing health or safety Samaria a Countrey of Palaestine bordering upon Judaea Sambenito Span. a Coat of course sackcloth in which Paenitents are reconciled to the Church Sambuke a Musical instrument called also a Dulcimer also a warlike Engine Samonds the sirname of a very ancient family of Barons who heretofore had their chief habitation at Bromham in Wiltshire they are stiled in Latin Records de Sancto Amando Samos the name of two Islands the one near Ionia over against Ephesus sacred to Juno anciently called Parthenia the other in the bay of Ambracia over against Epirus anciently called Cephalenia Samothracia an Island of the Aegaean Sea not far from Thrace heretofore called Dardania Samplar corrupted from Examplar a pattern or coppy Sampson a proper name signifying in Heb. there the second time Samuel another proper name signifying in Heb. placed of God Sanable lat to be healed or cured Sanchia a Christian name of divers women from the Latin Sancta i. holy Sanctification lat a sanctifying hallowing or making holy Sanctimony or Sanctity lat the profession of holinesse Sanction lat a decreeing enacting or establishing any Law or Ordinance Sanctuary lat a sanctified or holy place also a place priviledged by the Prince for the safeguard of offenders lives founded upon the great reverence which the Prince beareth unto the place whereunto he granteth such a priviledge Sanctum Sanctorum the innermost and holiest place of the Jews Temple where the Arke was kept Sandal a kind of pantofle or slipper also a pretious sort of Indian wood A Sandapile lat a coffin or beer to carry dead bodies on Sandarach a kind of red painting otherwise called Orpine or red Arsenick A Sand-bag in Etching or Graving is that on which they use to turn their plate Sanglant French bloody or imbrued with blood Sanglier French a Bore of five years old Sanguin or Sangnineous lat full or abounding with blood also of a complexion where that humour is predominant also in Heraldry it is taken for a kind of ruddy or murrey colour Sanguinolent lat bloody or cruel Sanhedrim Heb. the Supream Council or Court of judicature among the Jews consisting of the high Priest and 70 Seniors or Elders who were to consult about the greatest matters of the Common-wealth both Ecclesiastical and Civil Sanity lat health soundnesse Sanjacks the Governours of Cities among the Turks Sanicle a kind of herb called self-heal Sankfin from the French words Sang i. blood and fine
hill Terra Samia a kind of white stiff and tough earth from the Isle of Samos Terra Sigillata lat a kind of earth much used in physick so called because it used to be sent from the Isle of Lemnos sealed Terrae filius lat one that is allowed to make lepid or jesting speeches at an Act at Oxford Terraqueous lat composed of earth and water together Terrar lat a survey of the whole quantity of acres in any mans land Terrasse French a Bullwark of earth also an open Walk or Gallery on the top of an house Terrene or Terrestrial lat earthy belonging to the earth Terretenant in Common Law is a land tenant or he that hath a natural and actual possession of land which is otherwise called occupation Terrisonant lat sounding terribly Territory lat lands that belong to the jurisdiction of any State City or Common-wealth Terse lat neat clean polite Tertiation lat a dividing into three also a doing any thing the third time Tesserarious lat belonging to a Tessera i. a die also a signal or watch-word Testaceous lat made of tile brick sherd or the shell of a fish Testamentarious lat belonging to a Testament i. a mans last Will which is of two sorts either in writing or nuncupatory Testation lat a witnessing Testator lat a bearer of witness also he that makes a Will and Testament Testicular lat belonging to the Testicles or Stones Testif old word wild-brained furious Testification lat a proving by witness Testudineous lat belonging to or like a Testude i. a Tortoise-shell also an Engine of War used among the ancients Tetchie old word froward peevish Tethys the goddess of the Sea the daughter of Coelus and Vesta and the wife of Neptune Tetrachord Greek an instrument of four strings Tetragonal Greek quadrangle or having four angles Tetragrammaton Greek the ineffable Name of God Jehovah among the Hebrews so called because it consisteth of four Hebrew letters Tetraptote Greek a term in Grammar a Noun declined with four Cases Tetrarch Greek a Prince or Ruler of a fourth part of a Kingdom Tetrastick Greek an order of four verses Tetrasyllabical Greek consisting of four syllables Tetricity or Tetritude lat fournesse or severity of countenance Teucer a King of Troy the son of Telamon and Hesione Teuthras a King of Cilicia and Misia the son of Pandion he had 50 daughters who were all got with child by Hercules in one night Teutonick lat belonging to an Almain or German so called as some think from Tuisco the son of Mercury Tewkesbury a Town in Glocestershire called by the Saxons Theoc'sbury by the Latins Theoci curia from one Theocus who here led an Hermites life Here was fought that memorable battle between the Houses of York and Lancaster where King Edward the fourth had the Victory and Prince Edward the onely son of King Henry the sixth was killed in a barbarous manner this Town is also famous for making of woollen cloth and the best mustard Textile lat woven or knit Texture lat a weaving or knitting T H Thalassiarch Greek a Supream officer at Sea an Admiral Thalassion lat a Nuptial Song from Thalassius the god of Marriage Rites among the Romans Thales an ancient Greek Philosopher reckoned among the seven Wisemen He is said to have first found out Geometry and the motion of the Sphears Thalestris a Queen of the Amazons who went thirty dayes journey to Alexander the Great and was according to her request got with child by him Thane Sax. a Nobleman or Magistrate called also Thingus or Thegne Thavies Inne see Innes of Chancery Theano the wife of Metapontus King of Icaria she wanting children of her own brought up two twins the sons of Neptune and Menalippe the daughter of Desmontes but afterwards bringing forth two sons of her own which were likewise twins and seeing her husbands affections inclining more to Menalippe's sons than to her own she was much troubled and as soon as her sons came of age she set them on to kill their supposed brethren but Neptune their father coming to their aid they killed the sons of Theano which as soon as she came to hear she killed her self Theatral lat belonging to a Theater i. a place where publick Shews or Playes are exhibited Theatins an order of Religious persons instituted by John Peter Caraff Bishop of Theate in the Kingdom of Naples Thebae or Thebes vulgarly called Stibes the chief City of Thebais in Aegypt built by King Busiris and called also Hecatompylâ—s from its hundred gates also a City of Boeotia built by Cadmus Theftbote Sax. a maintaining a thief by receiving stollen goods from him Themis the daughter of Coelus and Terra who flying the Nuptialls of Jupiter was ravisht by him in Macedonia she was worshipt as the goddesse that first taught men right and justice and had an ancient Oracle in Boeotia Themiscyra a Region bordering upon Cappadocia and watred by the River Thermodon having also its chief City of the same name Themistocles a famous Athenian Captain who fortified the Pyraeum and overcame the Persians at Salamina but afterwards being banished his Country he was intertained by Xerxes and made Captain of an army against the Athenians whereupon he drank Oxes blood and poisoned himself that he might neither be ingratefull to the King nor fight against his Countrymen Theodamas a King of Chaonia against whom Hercules made war because he denied him provisions when he came to Dryope with Dejanira and his son Hyllus and having got the Victory he slew Theodamas carrying away his son Hylas whom he alwayes had in very great esteem Theobald the proper name of a man signifying in Saxon bold over the people Theodolite a certain Mathematical Instrument chiefely used in Surveying consisting of the Planisphere Geometrical square Quadrant and Scale Theodom Sax. servitude Theodoricus a King of the East Goths who having overcome Odâ—acer was Crowned King of Italy and reigned there 33 years also the name of a King of the Gaules who with his favorite Ebroinus was deposed and Childerick set up in his room the word signifieth in Dutch rich in people Theodorus a proper name of several famous men the word signifying in Greek a gift of God Theodâ—sia a Christian name of women answering to Theodorus or Theodosius in men Theodosius the name of two famous Emperours of Constantinople the first the son of the Emperour Gratian the second the son of Arcadius and Eâ—doxia he had wars with the Persians Vandalls and Hunns Theogonie Greek the generation of the gods Theological Greek belonging to Theology i. Divinity or discourse of God and Divine things Theomachy Greek a warring or fighting against God Theomagical Greek belonging to Divine Magick or the wisdom of God Theomancy Greek a divination by calling upon the names of God Theophilus a proper name of a man signifying a friend or lover of God Theorba Ital. Tiorba a Musical Instrument being a kind of base Lute Theorematick Greek belonging
Barons de Alfreton the second of whom built the Abbay de Bello Capite or Beauchief Algareb Arab. the Star in the right wing of the Crow Algarfe Arab. the head of the fifteenth mansion Algate old word if so be notwithstanding altogether Algates old word ever even now for all that Algebar the left foot of Orion Algebhe Arab. the head of the tenth mansion Algenib Arab. the right wing of Pegasus Algebra a Syriac word signifying the art of figurative numbers or equation Algid Lat. num with cold chill Algomeissa Arab. the little Dog Algon Arab. the head of Medusa Algorithme a word compounded of Arabick and Spanish the art of reckoning by Cyphers Algrim old word the same as Algebra Alguze the left foot of Orion an Arabick word Alhabar Arab. a Star in the mouth of the great Dog Alhibade a rule on the back-side of a Geometrical instrument to take heights and depths Alicante one of the chief Towns of Valentia in Spain where there is plenty of Mulbery's of which they make Alicanâ— wine Alice Germ. a womans name contracted from Adelize i. noble Alienation Lat. an estranging Alifed Sax word alowed Aliment Lat. nourishment Alimony Lat. a pension alowed for subsistance from a husband to his wife being parted from him Alioth Arab. a star in the tail of Helice or the Bear All-a-bone old word a made request Allaborate Lat. to labour much about a thing Allantoides the tunicle that wraps and covers the head buttocks feet and more eminent parts of the birth Allabanny the same as Albany that part of Scotland called the Highlands so called either from Albion or from the Brittish words Ellan Ban i. white Island Allay a mitigation or asswaging also the tempering of gold or silver with a baser metal to augment the weight of it Allective Lat. alluring inciting Allegation Lat. a proving an alleaging Allegory Greek a mysterious saying wherein there is couched something that is different from the litteral sense Alleluja an Hebrew word signifying praise ye our Lord also the name of an Herb called Wood-sorrel An Alley French a narrow passage All-good a pot Herb otherwise called good Henry All-heal an Herb otherwise called clowns woundwort Alliance French an association either by kindred or by Covenant †Alliency Lat. an inticing unto Alligation Lat. a binding unto Allington a Town in Hamtshire scituate upon the River Avon anciently called Allaun Allision Latin a dashing against any thing Alliteration lat a word used in Rhetorick being a playing upon the same Letter Allobroges the people of Savoy and Dauphine in France Allocamel Greek a beast in the Indies having the head of a Mule and the body of a Camel †Allocation lat a placing towards Allocations the allowances of Officers under a Prince or great man Alloquie lat a talking unto or parlying with any one Allodial lands a Term in law free lands for which no fines or services are due Allome a kinde of mineral being a salt sweat of the earth Allot to assign to every one his proper patrimony Allusion lat a speaking in reference to another thing An Almain a German also a Term in Musick being a kinde of aire which hath a slower time then either Corant or Saraband also Almaâ— Rivets are a certain kinde of Armour rivetted with braces of mail Almanack a German word signifying as much as Calender or a Prognostication by observing the course of the stars Almaner Arab. the â—ight of a Planet in his Epicycle Almantica Arab. see Zodiack Almaâ—zor Arab. Defender it being the name of divers Princes and great men among the Moors Almicantarats Arab. a Term in Astronomy being those lines which passe through the Meridian paralel with the Horizon Almner a Kings or Princes Officer that looks to the distribution of Alms or fragments of meat to the poor Almond a certain kinde of Thracian Nut so called Almugia Arab. the scituation of Planets in the Zodiack so as to behold each other face to face Almuten of a house is that Planet which hath most dignities in the signe ascending or descending from the Cusp of any house but Almuton of a figure is that Planet which in essential dignities or accidental is most powerfull in the whole Scheme of Heaven Alnath Astronomick a star which is to be seen in the Horns of Aries Alnewick a Town in Northumberland scituate upon the River Alne famous for a battel between William King of Scots and the English under Henry the second it is fortified with a strong Castle where Malcolm the third was slain when he besieged it it is also called Alanwick and Anwick Aloes Sea Housleek Bitterwort an Herb whose juyce congeals in a Gum very profitable in Physick also a Wood called Lignum vitae-Aloe Zocatrina is that which is brought out of the Island Zocatara Alogie Greek a being irrational or void of reason Alopecie Greek a disease called the Scurf or Foxes evil wherein the hairs fall off from the head by the roots Alosha a certain drink made of water and hony much used in Spain in hot weather Alpha the first of the Greek letters Alphabet the order of letters A.B.C. Alpharaiz Arab. the right shoulder of Pegasus Alpharez Arab. the navel of Pegasus Alpheta Arab. the shining star of the Crow Alpheus a famous River of Arcadia which running a great way into the Sea meets at length with Arethusa a River in Sicilie nearunto Siracuse Alphitomancie Greek a divination by tarly meal Alphonsus from the Gottish word Helphuns i. our help the name of divers great Kings of Spain and Naples Alphonsin-Tables certain Astronomical calculations invented by Alphonsus King of Aragon Alphrad the bright star in Hydra Alps great Hills that divide France from Italy Alrameck Arab. a star in the constellation of Bootes Aliacaba Arab. the Pole-star or the tayl of cynosure Alresford a Town in Hantshire given by Kinewâ—lce the religious Saxon King to the Church at Wenta Alteration lat a changing Altercation lat a contentious dispute Alternation lat a changing by turns Althaea see Meleager †Altiloquent lat speaking loftily †Attitonant lat an Epithet anciently given to Jupiter and signifies thundring from on high Altitude lat heighth also a Term in Astronomy being the heigth of the sun or any of the stars from the Horizon †Altivolant lat soaring or flying aloft Alveary lat a Hive of Bees Alveaâ—ed lat channelled or trenched from Alveus a channel Alume a certain astringent mineral somewhat whitish and transparent Alumnation lat a fostering or nourishing †Alutation lat a tanning or dressing of leather Alytarch Greek a keeper of rule and order in publick Games and Ceremonies A. M. Amayne a Term used by men of War incountring another ship and bidding them yield Amalgaminge an old word used by Chaucer signifying a mixture of Quicksilver with other metals 〈◊〉 the Nurse of Jupiter she fed him with Goats milk and he afterwards as a reward gave her the horn of a Goat which had this faculty that
like Antiphrasis Greek a figurative speech having a contrary meaning Antiphone Greek see Anthem Antipilanes or Antepilani Lat. a sort of Souldiers in the fore part of the Roman Army Antipodes Greek see Antichthones Antiquate Lat. to abolish to abrogate Antique Lat. old out of fashion Antisabbatarians a sort of Hereticks who deny the Sabbath Antiscions are degrees beholding one another equally distant from the two Tropicks and so much as a Planet shall want of either of the Tropicks so much on the other side the Tropick shall the Antiscion of the Planet fall and shall give virtue to any Star or Planet that is in the same degree or casteth any Aspect thereto Antistrophe Greek a Rhetorical figure namely when several Members of a sentence end all with the same word Antithesis Greek a figure in Rhetorick wherein one letter or word is put for another Antithesis Greek things opposed Antitrinitarians a Sect of Hereticks which deny the Trinity which comprehend under them the Arians Sabellians and others Antitype Greek an example like to the pattern Antivestaeum the utmost promontory of Brittain lying upon the Western Ocean it hath been called in former times by the Brittish Bards Penringâ—aed the Promontory of bloud by the Welsh Historians Penwith i. the Promontory on the left hand Antonians an order of religious men instituted by Saint Anthony an Aegyptian Monk in the year 1324. Antonomasia Greek a Rhetorical figure wherein instead of a proper name another name is put Antrim the name of a County in Ireland Antwerp a famous Citie in Brabant which was pull'd down by the Duke of Alva but restored again by the the Duke of Parma Anubis a Heathen God whom the Aegyptians worshipped for Mercurie in the shape of a Dog Anweald Sax. Authority Anxiety Lat. vexation anguish grief Anyger a River of Thessaly where the Centaures washed their wounds after they had been wounded by Hercules which caused the waters ever after to have an ill taste A O Aonia a part of Boeotia where the Muses Well is whence the Muses are called Aonides Aorist Greek indefinite also among the Greek Verbs there are two tenses Aoristus primus and Aoristus secundus Aornus a Lake in Italy near the River Po whose waters are infected with a deadly noysomnesse into this Lake the Poets feign that Phaeton fell being struck with thunder and that his sisters weeping for him were changed into poplars dropping Amber A P Apamia a Town of Bythinia so called by Nicomed the son of Prusia Apatny Greek freenesse from passion or affection Apelby a Town in Westmorland anciently called Abballaba memorable for its pleasant scituation upon the River Eden and for its Antiquity the Aurelian Maures keeping their station there in the time of the Romans Apelles a famous painter of the Island Cous who having the picture of Venus unfinish't no man durst undertake it after him Apennage French a Childes portion the Law of Apennages in France is that which forbids the Kings younger sons to have partage with the Elder Apennine a great Hill running through the midst of Italy †Apepsie Greek incoction crudity of the stomack Aphaeresis Greek the taking away of a letter from the beginning of a word Aphelium a point wherein the Sun or any other Planet is most distant from the Earth Aphetical Astrological Term belonging to the Planet that is disposer of life in a Nativity Aphorisme Greek a brief select sentence expressing the property of a thing Aphrodite Greek the name of Venus as being ingendred of the froth of the Sea Apina and Trica two Towns of Apulia destroyed by Diomed with so much ignominy that they became a proverb of contempt Apis King of Argos the son of Jupiter and Niobe he was otherwise called Osiris and took to wife Isis leaving the Kingdom of Achaia to Aegialeus he went into Aegypt and civilizing the people reign'd there Apocalyps Greek a revelation or unfolding of a dark mystery a title given to the last book of the holy Scriptures written by St. John in the Isle of Patmos Apocryphal Greek doubted of whose original is unknown Apodictical Greek demonstrable easie to be made plain Apogaeum Greek a Term in Astronomy being that point of Heaven where the Sun or any Planet is farthest from the Center of the earth Apograph Greek a Copy taken from another pattern Apollo the son of Jupiter and Latona born in Delos at one birth with Diana coming to age he slew the Serpent Pytho and afterwards the Cyclops for which he was deprived of his Divinity and kept the sheep of Admetus King of Thessaly upon the banks of Amphrysus he loved Daphne who flying from him was turned into a Lawrel-Tree also he loved Hyacynthus a boy of a rare feature whom killing by mischance he turned into a flowr he was called the God of physick of Musick and Archery and guided the Chariot of the day Apollyon Greek a name in Scripture attributed to the Devil it signifying destroyer Apologue Greek a tale a moral fable such as that of Menenius Agrippa and those of Aesop. Apologie Greek a justifying answer an excuse or defence Apopheret Lat. a present a New years gift Apophlegmatisme Greek a Medecine to purge away flegme and waterish humours Apophtegme Greek a short and witty sentence Apoplexy Greek a taking away of sence and motion from the animal parts of the body for which reason the dead palsie is called by this name Aporetick Greek doubting Apostasie Greek a revolting a falling away or defection from ones duty or first profession Aposteme Greek the gathering of corruption into any one part of the body Apostle Greek a Messenger a word most peculiarly appropriate to the twelve Disciples of Christ who were sent to preach the Gospel Apostrophe Greek a figure wherein there is a converting ones speech from one party to another a mark of the cutting off some Vowel at the end of a word †Apotheke Greek a shop or store house wherein any thing is laid up Apotomy Greek a Mathematical word a cutting off part of a line Apozeme Greek a decoction a Term used in Physick Appal to dismay also to decay Appareil French a preparation a making ready also the summe at the foot of an account which remains charged upon a house or Colledge Apparitour Lat. one that summons people to appear at a Court. Appartment Ital. a division or separation also so much of a great house as is set apart for the intertainment of one person or one family Appeach to accuse one of any crime Appâ—al a word used in Common-Law and signifies to remove a cause from an inferiour Judge to a Superiour also a suing within a year and a day of one who is next of kin to a party that is murthred Apellative Lat. a Noun Appellative is a Term used in Grammar signifying a name that 's common to a great many Appellour vid. Approver Appendant Lat. a Term used in Civil Law and in Logick as when a field is apendant to
a freehold an adjunct to a subject Appendix Lat. an Addition a thing that depends upon another Appetency Lat. earnest desire Appeteth desireth a word used by Chaucer Appian way a high-way leading from Rome through Campania as far as Brundusium which Appius Claudius in his Consulship paved and walled Applauds expressions of extraordinary praise and congratulation toward the performers of great atchievements Artam Application Lat. the making an addresse to any person or the applying of one thing to another †Applombature Lat. a soldering with Lead Appoast French to subborn to procure Apposen to demand Apposite Lat. put to also to the purpose Appostile French a small addition to a discourse in writing set down in the margent Apprehension Lat. understanding also according as it is used with expressions either of danger or happinesse it denotes either fear or joy Cassandra Apprentice skill Chaucer Appretiation Lat. a high valueing a setting a high price upon a thing Approbation Lat. liking Approperate lat to hasten Appropinquate lat to draw nigh Appropriation lat a taking to ones self also a Term in law a converting the profit of an Ecclesiastical living to ones proper use onely maintaining a Vicar Approver Lat. a Term in Law one who confessing himself guilty of Felony accuseth another he is also called appellour †Appuyed French stayed supported Aprication Lat. basking in the Sun Aprize old word adventure Apsonus a Citie near the Euxin Sea where Medea slew her brother Absyrtus Ap-thanes the Superiour sort of the Nobility of Scotland were anciently so called the lower sort Vnder-Thanes Aptitude Lat. fitnesse Aptote Greek a Term in Grammar being a Noun not declined with cases Apulia a Region in Italy vulgarly called Puglia formerly called Iapygia from Iapyx the son of Daedalus A Q Aqua Caelestis a liquor which the Chymists call rectified wine Aquarius one of the twelve signs in the Zodiack whereinto the Sun enters in January Aquatile Lat. that lives in the water Aqueduct Lat. a Conduit that convey's waâ—er by a pipe Aqueous Lat. waterish Aquila Lat. an Eagle in Astronomy it is one of the heavenly signs Aquileia a Citie in Italy which being besieged by Maximinus held out so stoutly that when they wanted ropes for the moving of their Engins the women suffered their hair to be cut to supply the want Aquiliferous Lat. an Epithete of the Roman standard that bears the picture of an Eagle upon it Aquisgrane a Citie in Gulick now called Aixcovit built by Granus as some suppose the brother of Nero. Aquitania the third part of France now called Guien Aquite old word to match Aquiter old word a Needle case Aquosity Lat. waterishnesse A R Arabesque French a curious flourishing or branched work in painting or Tapestry Arabia a Countrey in Asia so called from Arabus the son of Apollo reaching from India to Aegypt it is divided into three parts Arabia Petraea Arabia deserta and Arabia foelix Arable Lat. plowable Arace old word to deface Araneous Lat. full of Spiders webs Arausia the Citie of Orange in France now under the Princes of Nassau Aray order from the French Arroy Aray to apparel Arbela Hebr. a womans name signifying God hath revenged Arbitratour Lat. an Umpire a Commissioner chosen by mutual consent to decide controversies between party party Arblaster a word used by Chaucer signifying a Cros-bow Arborist Latin he that hath skill in Trees Arcadia a Countrey of Peloponnesus famous for shepherds and for the residence of Pan the God of shepherds it was first called Pelasgia from Pelasgus an ancient King afterwards Arcadia from Arcas son of Jupiter and Calisto daughter of Lycaon King of this Countrey Arcade French an Arch. Arcane Lat. mysterious secret Arch Dapifer a chief sewer one of the prime Offices of the Empire which belongeth to the Count Palatine of the Rhene Arch Duke a title belonging to the house of Austria Archebald see Eâ—chembold Arches or Court of Arches the chief Consistory belonging to the Arch-bishop of Canterbury for the debating of spiritual causes Archetype Greek the first figure or Original Arch-flamin Prince or chief of the Priests among the Heathens by some called Pontifex Maximus of whom Numa Pompilius was the first instituter Archimandrite the chief of a Hermitage Architectonick belonging to the chief Overseer of buildings Architecture the Art of building containing under it all those Arts that conduce any thing to the framing of a house or Temple Architrave a word much used in Architecture the chapiter of a Pillar or chief beam in a building Archive a place where ancient Records are kept Archontes Greek certain Governours created in Athens after Kingly Government was abolish't Archonticks certain Hereticks so called from Archon the first of that Sect which began in the year 334. they denied the Resurrection and held the world to be the work of Princes Archytas a famous Mathematician whom Horace mentions in one of his Odes he made a wooden Dove to fly by art Arcitenent Lat. carrying a Bow and Arrow's Arctation Lat. a streightning Arctick as the Arctick Pole or Northern Pole and the Arctick Circle or Northern Circle so called from the Star Arctos or the Bear Arcturus a constellation near the North-pole Arcuare to bend to make after the fashion of an Arch. Arcubalist an Engine anciently used in war which was to cast forth great stones Ardenna a great Forrest in Germany reaching from the River Rhene to the Citie of Turney which is 500 miles There is another great Forrest in Warwick-shire so called the word signifying in the ancient and Gallick tongue a Wood. Ardour Lat heat vehemency burning desire Arduity Lat. steepnesse Arefaction Lat. a drying Arelatum a Citie of France in the Province of Narbon now called Arles the seat of the Kings of Basilica the last wherof called Boso was thrust into a Monastery by the Emperour Otho for striking the Bishop Areopagites certain Judges of a Council in Athens instituted by Solon they were so called from Areopagos a street in Athens where they sate Aret old word an account Aretaphila a womans name signifying in Greek a friend of virtue Arethusa the daughter of Nereus and Doris the wife of Alpheus she was fain'd to be a River of Sicily Also a Fountain in Armenia wherein nothing can be made to sink Argent Silver or Coin also a Term in Heraldry whereby they expresse white Argentina a Citie in Germany by the Rhine first subdued by Casar afterwards by Allila who called it Stratsburgh which name it retains to this day Argile a County of the North part of Scotland lying over against the Coast of Ireland and therefore called by the Natives Arguithil i. near the Irish in Latin Argathelia Argiletas a place near the Palace in Rome so called from Argos Captain of the Argives who having been intertained by Euander was at length slain and buried there Argillous Lat. clayie of a clammy substance Argoil Clay a word used by Chaucer Argonautes see Jason Argos a
Citie of Peloponesus not farre from Athens where many famous Kings reign'd Argus the son of Actor whom Juno set as a spy over Io being turned into a Cow Argute lat full of wit subtile Argyra an Island in India full of Gold and silver Also a Nymph whom Selenius being in love with died for grief and was changed by Venus into a River Ariadne the daughter of Minos and Pasiphae see more of her in Theseus Arided Arab. a Term in Astrology the tail of the Swan Aridity lat drynesse sterility Aries lat an Engin anciently used for the battering down of Citie walls so called from Aries a Ram by reason of the likenesse it had to that beast also one of the twelve signs Arietation lat a butting a battring with the Engine Aries Ariminum an ancient Town of Flaminia in Italie now called Rimini Ariobarzanes one of Darius his Captains who was slain by the Greeks Ariolation lat a sooth-saying Arion a famous Musician of the Isle of Lesbos he was in great favour with Periander Tyrant of Corinth as he was sayling from Italy the Mariners conspired to kill him for his riches but he casting himself into the Sea was carried by a Dolphin to Taenarus a Town of Laconia Arist old word he arose Aristaeus the son of Apollo and Ceres he was King of Arcadia and found out the use of Bees but because Euridice flying from him was slain by the bite of a Serpent the Nymphes destroyed his Bees to appease whom he having sacrificed four Oxen and four Heifers a multitude of Bees sprung from the dead Oxen. Aristides an Athenian famous for Justice Aristocracy Greek the Government of a Common-wealth wherein the Nobles bear chief sway Arite old word to Arest or stay Arithmetick Greek the art of numbring Arithmancy Greek a divination by numbers Armada Span. a great Navy Armagh a County in Ireland Armenia a Countrey of Asia divided into the greater and the lesser Armâ—nia Armiger lat a Squire one that beareth a Knights Arms. Armilet a little Bracelet for the arm Arminians a Sect of Hereticks instituted by Jacobus Arminius in the year 1605. they hold free grace and universal redemption Armipotent lat strong in arms powerfull Armoniack or Gumme Armonick a certain Gum issuing from a plant called fennel Gyant Armorick a Countrey in France now called Brittain Armory a place where armes are laid up and kept Armuzia a Countrey on the Borders of Carmania along the River Andanis where are many pleasant Vineyards Arobe a Portugal measure of Sugar containing 25 Bushels Aromatick lat Odoriferous having a spicy smell Arquebuze a little Gun a Caleever Arragon a great Province of Spain heretofore a Kingdom by it self Arraighn to set at the Bar of Justice to make guilty Arran a County in the North-part of Scotland anciently called Heglota as being scituate in the River Claâ—a now called Cluid Arrasse a certain rich cloath so called from Arras a Town of Artesia where it was made Arrearage French a debt due upon an old account Arrendare signifieth in the practick of Scotland to set lands to any one for yearly Rent Arreptitious lat suddenly caught also snatching away privily Arrere old word apart aside Arrest French a stay a resting quiet in a place also a putting a stop to proceedings in Common-law it signifieth an execution served upon a mans goods or person also a decree or final sentence of a Court. Arretteth layeth blame an old word used by Chaucer Arrians a Sect of ancient Hereticks instituted by one Arrius a Lybian about the year 315. they deny the son to be of the same substance with God the father Arride lat to manifest ones consent of a thing by smiling Arrogate lat to assume too much to ones self Arsenal French a kinde of Cittadel where Armour and Ammunition is laid up Arseâ—ick a mineral called Orpiment in English Raâ—s-bane Arseversie upside down preposterous Arsmart an Herb otherwise called water pepper Arson French a saddle-bow Artaxerxes the son of Xerxes King of Persia he had three sons by his wife and 112 by his Concubines he made Darius his Successour who rebelling from his father because he had taken from him his Concubine Aspasia was slain with 50 of his brothers Artemisia Queen of Halicarnassus and wife to Mausolus she built so stately a Sepulcher for her deceased husband that it was held for one of the seven wonders of the world Artemisia is also the name of an Herb called Mugwort Artemisian moneth the moneth of May. Arten to constrain an old word used by Chaucer Arteries Lat. those hollow membranous Vessels like to veins in which the most thin and hottest part of the bloud together with the vital spirits pass through the body Arteriotomy Greek a cutting of an Artery Arthritical disease the Gout from Arthritis a Greek word which signifies a joynt Arthur a famous warlike King of the Brittains who beat the Saxons in divers set battails this word signifieth in the Brittish tongue strong man Articular Lat. joynted Articulate lat to joynt also make Articles of agreement Artificer Lat. a work-man Artillery great brasse Guns Cannons Artisan or Artist a master of his Art Arval brothers a fraternity of Roman Priests twelve in number who besides their performance of publick sacrifices were appointed Judges of Land-marks Arvisian wine a sort of Greek wine from Arvis now called Amista in the Island Chios Arundel in Latine Aruntina vallis a Town in Sussex so called as it were Arundale i. a dale lying upon the River Arun it hath a strong Castle which Robert de Belismo keeping against King Henry the first he thereupon forfeited his estate and was proscribed Arundiferous Lat. bringing forth Reeds Aruspicy Lat. a certain kinde of divination anciently much in use among the Romans by looking into the bowels of beasts A S Asabaracca the Herb called Folefoot Asbate old word a buying Asbestes a people of Lybia about Cyrene where the Oracle of Jupiter Ammon was Asbestos a kinde of precious stone of an Iron colour which being once fir'd cannot be quencht Ascanius the son of Aeneas by Creusa the daughter of Priamus he raigned in Italy 30 years and built Alba. Ascaunces old word as though Ascendant an Astrological Term it being the point of the Ecliptick which riseth at some determinate moment when any one is born it is also called the Horoscope it signifieth also Metaphorically a predominant or powerfull influence over any one Cleopatra Ascertain to assure Ascetick Greek belonging to a Monk or Monastery Asclepiad a verse consisting of four feet Spondee Choriambus and two Dactyls Ascribe Lat. to attribute to impute Ashdown or Assendown which some interpret the Mount of Asses a Town in Essex where a great battel was fought between Edward Iron-side and Canutus the Dane Asia one of those four parts into which the whole world is divided it was so called from Asia wife to Iapetus and daughter of Oceanus and Thetis Asinine Lat. belonging to an Asse
Germ. from Bertulph Bargaret old word a Sonnet or Ballet Barkary a tan house or house where they put barks of Trees Bark the Forresters say a Fox barketh Bark-fat a Tanners tub Bark-man a Boat-man from Bark a little ship or boat Barm yest the flowring or over-decking of Beer also a lap Barm-cloath an Apron Chaucer Barn or Bern a Northern word signifying a childe Barnabas the proper name of a man signifying in Hebrew a son of comfort Baroco a Term in Logick being one of the moods of the second figure of a Syllogisme wherein the first proposition is a universal affirmative the two second particular Negatives Baron French a title of Honour as much as Lord Barons are of three sorts First by Dominion and Jurisdiction Barons of the King whose Baronies were Capitales Secondly Barons of the subjects holding not of the King but by mesâ—alty Thirdly Lords of Mannours 〈◊〉 a tax or subsidy of aide to be levied for the King ouâ— of the Precincts of Baronies Barre a Term in Common-law is when the Defendant in any action pleadeth a Plea which is a sufficient answer also place where causes are pleaded also a Term in Blazoâ— being composed of two equidistant lines drawn overthwart the Escutcheon and differeth from the Fesse in that it is not confined to the Fesse-point Barfee a fee of twenty pence which every Prisoner acquitted of Felony payeth to the Goaler Barratour French a Term in Common-law signifying a common wrangler one that setteth men at variance causing them to implead one another at the Barre of Justice Barren signes are Libra Leo Virgo Barricado Spanish a defence against an enemies assault made of empty barrels fill'd with earth Barriers French a certain martial exercise in Latin called palaestra of armed men fighting with short swords within certain limits or lists which sever them from the spectators Barrister a pleader at the Barreâ— those who after seven years study of the Law are admitted to plead and stand without the Barre are called utter Barristers but a Serjeant or Princes Attorny or any of the Kingâ— Councel are admitted to plead within the Bar and are called inner-Barristers Barsalona or Barcellona anciently called Barcino or Colonia Faventia the chief Citie of Catalonia in Spain Barter from the Latin word vertere to truck or change Bartholomew Hebr. a proper name signifying the son of him that maketh the waters to mount Bartâ—â— a place to keep Poultry in from the Dutch word baert to bring forth and Hoâ—n a Hâ—n Barâ—let a Term in Heraldry the fourth part of a Bar. 〈◊〉 Spanish the language of a Countrey of Spain called Biâ—cay Base the bottom or foundation of any thing also the foot of a pillar also the deepest part in Musick being the foundation of the rest also a kinde of fish called a Sea-wolf Base-Court a Term in Law any Court that is not of Record as Court-Baron Base estate or base fee is a holding at the will of the Lord. Baselards old word Daggers Wood-knives Basil an Herb so called oâ— a very fragrant smell also a proper name signifying Royal or Kingly Basilical Greek Royal Magnificent Basilick vain see vein Basilisk Greek a kinde of a Serpent called a Cockatrice also a long piece of Ordnance called in Italian Basilisco also a star called the Lions heart Basinet a little basin Basis see Base Baskervil the name of a very eminent family descended from a Niece of Gunora that famous Norman Lady they had their ancient seat at Erdsley a Town in Herefordshire Bassa a Commander over Souldiers among the Turks Bastard signifies in the Common-law one begotten out of Wedlock Bastardise to corrupt to adulterate to change out of its own kinde into a worse Bastile or Bastillion French a fortresse or fortification the chief fortresse of Paris is called la Bastile being also the chief prison of the Kingdom of France Bastinado Spanish a banging with a Cudgel Bastion French a Skonce or Block-house called also a Cullion head Baston French a Bat or Cudgel it signifieth also in the Statute Law one of the servants or Officers to the Warden of the Fleet that attendeth the Kings Court for the taking of such men to Ward as are committed by the Court. Bastonado see Bastinado Batavia a part of lower Germany scituate upon the River Rhene called Holland Bath a famous Citie in Sommersetshire so called from the hot Baths of Medicinal waters which are there by Antoninus called Aquae solis by Ptolomy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 some report them to have been found out by Bleyden a Magician others by Julius Caesar others by an ancient Brittish King Battail-field a place near Shrewsbury so called from the great battail fought there between King Henry the fourth and Edmund Mortimer Earle of March where Sir Henry Piercy called Hotsspur was slain Battalion French the main battle of an Army Battle-bridge a place in York-shire otherwise called Stanford-bridge where Harald King of England slew Harald Hardreak King of Norwey Battlements the Turrets of houses built flat Battâ—logy Greek a vain repetition of words Battus a certain keeper of Mares to whom Mercury delivered several Oxen which he had stollen from Apollo keeping Admetus his heards and coming to him afterwards in another sâ—ape he corrupted him with gifts to deliver the Oxen but seeing his perfidiousnesse he turned him into a stone called Index Batune a Term in Heraldry and seemeth to be the fourth part of a bend Sinister onely it toucheth not the chief nor the base point Bavaria a great Dukedom in Germany Baubels old word Jewels Baucis the wife of Philemon who intertained Jupiter and Mercury See Philemon Baud a brave a Ruffian from the French word Ribaud Baudkin a kinde of tinsel or stuff that glisters like sparkles Baudon custody a word used by Chaucer Baudrick furniture also a sword-girdle also an old fashion'd Jewel Baulk old word to crosse Baulm a certain Herb called Beewort Bawsin old word bigge grosse Bay a stop for water a road for ships also a brown red colour being the colour of the Palm-tree Chaucer also useth it for a stake Bay-window a window that boundeth out in a round form B E Beacon from the Dutch word Bekennen to give notice a light fastened upon a high pole to give warning of an enemies approach Beaconage money paid for the maintaining of Beacons Beads from the Dutch word beden to pray a certain number of prayers at the end of which it is the custome to drop a bead Beadle from the Dutch word Bedel a Cryer one that waites upon a Magistrate with a white wand to make any Summons an Officer especially belonging to a University also an Officer of the Forrest that makes all manner of garnishments for the Court of the Forrest and makes all manner of Proclamations as well within the Court of the Forrest as without A Beadroll Saxon a list of such as Priests use to pray for in the Church Beakehead in Navigation is that which
signified a Region Bristow the name of a pleasant Citie standing partly in Sommerset-shire partly in Gloster-shire it is so called as it were Brightstow which in the Saxon signifieth a bright or shining place in British it was called Caer Oder Nant Badon i. e. the Citie Oder in the Vale of Badon it was fortified by Robert Bishop of Constance against King William Rufus with a Wall which this day is in part standing Britomartis a Cretan Nimph the daughter of Jupiter and Charme she was the first Inventour of hunâ—â—ng Nets being pursued by Minos she to aviod him threw her self into the Sea Broach a Term in hunting the next start growing above the Beamantler in a Stagg's head Brocado Spanish a kinde of Cloath wrought or mixed with Gold or Silver Broccarii a word used in the Scots practick signifies in the Statutes of Gild. Mediatours in any transaction or contract Brochity crookednesse especially of teeth Brocket a red Deer of two years old a spitter or pricket Brode-half-penny a Toll or Custome for setting up boards or Tables in a Market or Fair. Brond old word fury Brontes one of the Cyclops the son of Coelus and Terra and brother to Arpe and Strerope they had each of them onely one eye and that upon their forehead Brooklime an Herb so called Brooming a bringing of a ship aground to be trimmed or made clean Brotel old word brickle A Brouch a Jewel Brow-antler a Term among hunters the first start that grows next to the head of a stag and next to that is the beam-antler Browded old word imbroidered Browk old word to injoy Browse to feed as beasts on shrubs or roots of trees Bruges a famous Citie in Flanders encompass't with a fair wall and having above 60 Churches Brumal Lat. winterlike belonging to the shortest day of winter Brundusium a Town in Italy through which Caesar followed Pompey into Greece Brusk a Term used in Heraldry signifying a kinde of tawney colour otherwise called Tenne Bryke old word streight narrow Brymme when a Boar desires copulation he is said to go to the brymme B U Buccinate Lat. to blow a Trumpet Bucentoro a stately Gally or great ship wherein the Duke of Venice and the Senate go yearly in Triumph on Ascention day to espouse the Sea Bucephalus the horse of Alexander the Great he had the mark of a Bull 's head upon his shoulder being killed in the battle which Alexander fought against Porus King of India a Citie was built in the place where he was buried called Bucephala Bucheldians a Sect of Hereticks which are reckoned among the several sorts of Anabaptists Buck a Hare or Cony when they desire copulation are said to go to Buck. Buck-hurst the title of a Barony belonging to the Sackviles afterwards Eearls of Dorset Buckingham the chief Towns in Buckinghamshire so called from its fruitfulnesse in Beech-trees which the Saxons called Bucken Bucoliks Greek pastoral songs Buda the chief Citie of Hungary now called Offen not farre from the Banks of Danubius Budaris a Citie of Germany belonging to the Pals-grave now called Heidelbergh Budge Lambs furre Buffle a wilde Oxe Bulbous Lat. Bulbous plants are those that have round roots Buffoon French a Jester Bulgaria a countrey on this side Thrace †Bulimy Greek insatiable hunger A Bull a round Jewel hollow within also one of the Popes briefs or Mandates Bullion mony Gold or Silver in the Masse or billet also the place where such Gold or Silver is brought to be tried and changed for the King Bumbasin see Bombasin Bundles a sort of Records of Chancery lying in the Office of the Roll's as the Files of Bills and Answers in Chancery the Files of Corpus cum causa all Writs of Certiorare with their Certificates and divers others Buoy see Boy Buquan a County in the South-part of Scotland the people whereof were anciently called Taizoli Burgedala a famous Citie of France now called Bourdeaux where the Poet Ausonius was born Burel fineâ—glasse Burford a Town in Oxford-shire where Cuthred King of the West-Saxons vanquish't Aethelbald King of the Mercians and won his Banner whereon was painted the Golden Dragon Burgage is a Tenure whereby men of Cities and Borrows hold their Lands and Tenements of the King and other Lords for a certain yearly Rent Burganet French a kinde of Helmet Burgeon or Bourgeon to grow big about or grosse A Burgh see Bourrough Burgh-grave a title of Honour in Germany signifying a Count of a Castle or Garrison Burglary French from Bourg a Village and Larrecin theft according to the acceptance of Common-law is defined a felonious entring into another mans house with an intent to steal somewhat or to do some fellonious act Burgundia a Countrey of France the people whereof were anciently called Sequani and Hedui It is now divided into lower Burgundie which is called Burgundia Regia or the County of Burgundie and into upper Burgundy which is called Burgundia Imperatoria or the Dutchy of Burgundy Burled old word armed Burlesque French merry drolish Burlet French a coife Burly-brand old word a great sword great fury Burnet the name of a certain Herb also a word used by Chauser signifying woollen also a hood or attire for the head Burnish Ital. to make bright to polish also a word used by hunters when Harts spread their Horns after they are new rubbed A Burnisher a word used in graving or etching and signifieth a thing which they make use to smooth sweeten the work Burshoulder or Burrowholder see Headborough Buscum ducis one of the chief Towns of Brabant now called Hertogenbush Bush or holy water sprinkle a Term in hunting the tayl of a Fox Busiris the son of Neptune and Lybia the daughter of Epaphus who for his Tyranny was slain by Hercules with his son Amphidamas and Chalbis his cryer A Buskin a kinde of boot alse a Pump worn by Tragidians Bustard or Bistard a kind of great sluggish bird Butes the son of Amycus King of the Bebrycians he being deposed fled to Trepanum and falling in love with Lycaste a fair Curtesan he begat Eryx Buthus a famous Wrestler that used to devour a whole oxe in a day Butlerage of wines a certain impost uppon wines which the Kings Butler may exact out of every ship Butten a term among hunters the first part in putting up a Stags head Buttington a Town in Montgomeryshire wherein in old time the Danes taking up their winter quarters were driven out by Adhered Earle of the Mercians in the year of our Lord 894. Buttresse a word of Architecture the prop whereon the but-end of the building resteth Buttuck a term in Navigation the breadth of a ship right a stern from the tuck upwards Buxome or Buâ—some from the Dutch word Booghsaem pliant flexible also blith or merry Buzzar a Market-place among the Persians Buzzard a kind of great Hawk or Kite B Y Byblus a Town of Phoenicia where Adonis had a Temple built in honour of him Byg old
up was rased to the ground by Rhese ap Gruffin Cardinal Lat. belonging to a Hinge also chief principal also an Ecclesiastical dignity instituted by Pope Paschal the First Cardiognostick Greek a Knower of hearts a prerogative onely attributed to God Cardoon French a dish of meat made of the stalk of an Artichoke Carduus Benedictus an herb called Blessed Thistle Careening a Term in Navigation a way of trimming of a ship under-under-water Carefox quasi quatrefour or a place parted into four wayes a market-place in Oxford so called Carecks old word marks Caresbroke a Town in the Isle of Wight contracted from Whitgaraburgh i. the Town of Whitgar for to him it was given by the Lord Cerdic the first English Saxon that subdued the Island Caresses French cherishings great expression of friendship and indearment Cleopatra Cargazon Spanish the Fraight of a ship Caria a Country of Asia the Lesse between Lycia and Ionia Carm Latine the keel of a ship Carinthia a Country joyning on the South to the Alpes being under the Duke of Austria Carity Lat. dearth scarsity Cark a quantity of wool whereof 30 make a Sarpler Carle a clown from the Saxon word Ceorle Carlile an ancient City in Cumberland almost encompast with the Rivers Eden Peteril and Cand it was called by the Romans Luguballia by the ancient Brittains Caerlnalid Egfrid King of Northumberland made a deed of gift of it to St. Cuthbert this City being depopulated by the Danes and lying buried in Rubbish for 2000 years began to flourish again in the time of William Rufus by whom it was first repaired Carline Thistle a certain plant by which Charls the great preserved his army from the Pestilence Carlings Timbers which lie along a ship from one beam to another Carmania a Country of Asia the Greater Carmasal a Turkish ship Carmelites an order of Fryars instituted at Carmelus in Syria by Almericus Bishop of Antioch in the year 1122. Carmenta an Arcadian Prophetesse the mother of Euander so called because she was the first that gave the Oracle in Verse she was also called Nicostrata Carminate Lat. to card wool Carmouth a Town in Dorsetshire where the Danes obtained a great victory against King Egbert in the year 831 and afterwards against Ethelwolph in the same place Carnage French the season wherein flesh may be eaten also a term in hunting signifying the flesh that is given to the dogs after the chace Carnality Lat. Fleshlinesse Carnation a kind of colour resembling raw flesh Carnaval French a time of dissolutenesse also the season called Shrovetide Carnificine Lat. the Executioners office also a place of execution Carnivorous Lat. Flesh-devouring Carnogan an old Brittish word signifying a kind of wodden dish a Piggin Carnoose the base ring in a great gun Carnocity lat corpulency fulnesse of flesh Carodunum the chief City of Poland called Cracovia Caroll a Christmasse song or hymn sung at Christmasse in honour of our Saviours birth Carove a kind of fruit also a root called St. Johns bread Carouse a lusty drinking a drinking all out from the dutch words Gar altogether and ausz out Carpathus an Island in the Mediterranean sea between Rhodes and Crete now called Scarpanto Carpocratians a sort of Hereticks that held a very dangerous opinion The Carp stone a triangular stone found in the chap of a Carp white without and yellow within Carrack or Carrick a great ship from the Italian word Carico a burthen Carrat French a term used by mintmen Goldsmiths and Jewellers in gold and silver it signifies the third part of an ounce in Jewels the 192d part Carricta or Carrict a province of the South part of Scotland standing upon Dunbritain Frith Carriere French a running of horses in their full speed also a circle where horses run Cartel French a challenge or letter of defiance Carthage the chief City of Africa anciently called Carthedon it was built by Dido and grew at length to that power and greatnesse that it waged war with the Romans for a long while with equal advantage There is also a City of Hispania Tarraconensis formerly called Carthago Vetus now Villa Franca Carthismandua a famous Brittish Lady Queen of the Brigantes who casting off her husband Venusius married Vellocatus his Harnesse-bearer and crowned him King being countenanced by the Romans and aided by their forces yet Venusius making war against her drove her to great straights and recovered the Kingdom Carthusians an order of Monks instituted by St. Bruno a native of Cullen 1101 who first led a Hermeticall life upon the Carthusian Mountains Cartilagineous latine full of gristles Carucata terrae from the French word Charrue a Plough it signifies in the ancient charters as much land as can be ploughed in a year by one Plough In the ancient laws it is called Hilda terrae which we call a hide of land Cartilagindous lat of a gristly substance Cartouch French a word used in Architecture signifying a roll with which they adorn the Cornish of a pillar also a charge of powder and shot made ready in a paper called also a Carthrage Carvage is to be quit if the King should tax his land by Carves Carve of land see Carrucata terrae Casemate Ital. a term in fortification a loop-hole in a wall to shoot out at Cashire French to break up a company of souldiers Caspian sea a sea between the Caspian and Hircanian Mountains Cassandra the daughter of Priam and Hecuba she being beloved of Apollo received the gift of prophesie from him at the sack of Troy she was ravisht in the Temple by Ajax Oileus and afterwards in the dividing the spoil she fell to Agamemnons lot Cassation lat a nulling or making void Cassia or Cassia fistula a kind of Reed or shrub growning in Egypt it is also called Canell from the French word Canelle Cassia lignea a sweet wood like to Cinnamon Cassiope or Cassiopea the daughter of Cepheus King of Ethiopia and mother of Andromeda who for her mothers pride in boasting her self fairer than the Nereides was exposed to the fury of a sea-monster they were afterwards placed both among the stars See Andromeda Cassivellaunus or Cassibellinus an ancient King of the Brittains under whose conduct they defended themselves with great courage against the Romans for a long time when they invaded this Island but at last he was constrained to surrender himself to Julius Caesar. Castaldie a Stewardship from the Latin word Gastaldius Castalia a certain Nymph as some think the daughter of Achelous who flying from Apollo was turned into a Fountain near Parnassus called the Castalian Fountain by some the Cabaâ—line Fountain sacred to the Muses Castanetts a certain sort of snappers which dancers tying about their fingers keep time with them as they dance they are so called from their resemblance of a a Chesnut called in Latin Castanea Castellain an officer called the Constable of a Castle which some think to be the same with Gnastaldus also in the Forrest laws it signifies an
Officer of the Forrest Castigate lat to punish to chastize Castlesteed a word anciently used for any Fortresse or Bulwark Castleward an Imposition upon such as dwell within a certain compasse of any Castle toward the maintenance of such as watch and ward the Castle it is taken also for the circuit it self which is inhabited by such as are subject to this service Castor and Pâ—llux the sons of Jupiter and Leda whom he lay with in the shape of a Swan they being grown to age freed the sea of Pirates and were therefore counted gods of the sea they went with Jason to Colchos and coming home they recovered their sister from Theseus and won the Town Aphydna wherein Castor died Pollux who was born in the same Egge with Helena and so became immortal desired of Jupiter that his brother might partake of immortality with him whereupon they were both reported to live and die by turns Castrated Lat. gelded cut away Casual Lat. accidental hapning by chance Casu consimili a Writ of Entry granted where a Tenant in courtesie or for Term of life doth Alienate in Fee or in Tail Casu proviso a Writ of Entry granted by the Statute of Gloâ—ester Casuit a vvriter of Cases of conscience Casule a kinde of vestment in which the Priest sayes Masse resembling the purple Robe of derision which was put upon our Saviour Catabaptist Greek an enemy or abuser of the Sacrament of baptisme Catachresis Greek a Rhetorical figure the using of another word in stead of the proper word Cataclysme Greek an inundation or deluge Catadrome Greek an Engin like a Crane which builders use also a Tilt-yard or place where horses run for prizes Cataglottisme Greek a thrusting out the tongue in kissing Catagraph Greek the first draught of a picture Catalia see Chattels A Catalepsie Greek occupation also a disease in the head which causeth a deprehension of the spirits Catalogue Greek a roul of names Catalonia a Province in Spain Catamidiate to put one to open shame for some notorious offence A Catamite Lat. an Ingle a boy kept for Sodomy Cataphora Greek a kinde of disease in the head which causeth heavinesse and deep sleep Cataplasme Greek an unctuous and moist composition made of Meal and Herbs like a Pultis but of a thicker substance Cataphrygians a Sect of Hereticks who baptized their dead forbid second marriage and had other erroneous opinions they were broached by Montanus and Apelles who were of the Countrey of Phrygia in the year 181. Catapuce an Herb called Spurge Catapult Lat. the same as Balista Catarract Greek a great fall of waters from a high place a flood-gate a post-cullis also a disease in the eyes caused by a coagulation of flegme between the Uveoâ—s Tunicle and the Christalline humour hindring the egresse and ingresse of the visual spirits Catarractonium or Caturactonium the name of a Town near Richmond anciently very famous so called from a great waterfall near unto it in the year 769. it was burnt by the Tyrant Beanred but afterwards it flourish't again in the time of King Ethelred who solemnised his marriage with King Offa's daughter in this Town it is now called Catarrick-bridge Catarrh Greek a Rheum a distillation of humours out of the head into the mouth or throat Catastasis Greek the third Act of a Comedy or Tragedy wherein things are brought to a full perfection and ripenesse Catastrophe the conclusion of a businesse also the last Act of a Comedy or Tragedy Catechize Greek to instruct or inform A Catechumen Greek one that is Catechiz'd for the receiving of the Communion Category Greek an accusation also a Predicament which is a Term in Logick Catenate Lat. to chain Caterlogh or Carlogh a Countrey of Ireland joyning on the East to the County of Kilkenny Cathanesse or Cathnesse a Province of the South-part of Scotland the people were called by Ptolomy Catini Cathaea a Countrey in India where beauty is so much regarded that they choose the hansomest man for their King Catharine Greek pure chaste a proper name of women Catharians a Sect of Hereticks who held themselves pure from sin rejected baptisme and denied original sin Catharists another sort of Hereticks who were counted a branch of the Manichees Catharticks Greek the general name in Physick for all purging Medicines Cathay a great Country Eastward divided into 9 Realmes under the great Cham. It was formerly called Scythia now Sinarum Regio the chief City is Issedon Cathedral Lat. belonging to a chair also a Cathedral Church is the chief Church in a Bishops See Cathelaunum or Catalaunum a Citie of Champagne in France now called Chaalons near unto which are Campi Cathelauni those famous fields where Attila the Hun was overthrown Caâ—ethus a Mathematical Term the Perpendicular side of a right angled Triangle Catholick Greek general universal defending the Christian faith a Title attributed to the King of Spain Catholicon a physical word signifying a general purging Medicine Cathorius a Term used in the practick of Scotland signifying the value of 9 kine it being a penalty set upon him who breaks the Kings peace to give to the King 22 Kine and 3 Cathores or for every Cathorius 9 Kine Catini an ancient people of Scotland see Cathanesse Cato the name of several famous men of Rome whereof the chief were Cato Porcius Cato Censorius and Cato Vticensis Catoptrick Greek belonging to a kinde of Optick glasse which is called Catoptron Catry a place where Cates or victuals are set Cat in Navigation is a piece of Timber fastned aloft right over the Hawse to trise up the Anchor from the Hawse to the fore-castle Cattieuchlani an ancient people of this Island inhabiting those parts which are now called Buckinghamshire Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire they were as Camden believeth more anciently called Cassii and govern'd by Cassivellaunus Cavalier a brave man a Knight or Gentle-man serving on hors-back from the Italian word Cavallo Cavazion a Term in Art Architecture being the hollowing or underdigging of the earth for cellerage allowed to be the sixth part of the highth of the whole Fabrick Caucasus a high Hill which parteth India from Scythia being part of the mountain Taurus Caveare a certain kind of meat which comes from the River Volgha in Russia made of the roes of several sorts of fish Caveat Lat. a caution or warning also a Term in Civil Law being a writing which is entered by an Executor to keep others from medling in the administratorship Cavechin or Cavesan a false rein to lead a horse in A Cavern Lat. a Cave Cavillation Lat. a mocking or jesting also a wrangling Cavity Lat. hollownesse Caulk a ship to fill the holes and chinks with Ockam and Towe Cavon a County of Ireland called anciently East Breanny lying to the West of Louth Caupes or Calpes a Scotch-Law Term signifying any gift which a man gives in his own life time to his master especially to the head and chief of the Clan for his maintenance and protection
sentences were very brief whence Chilonick signifieth compendious Chimaera a Hill of Lycia on the top whereof were many Lions in the midst fed Goates and at the bottom were Serpents which Bellerophon made habitable Whence the Poets feigned that Bellerophon killed the Monster Chimaera who had the head of a Lion the belly of a Goat and the tail of a Dragon VVhence Chimaera's are taken for idle conceits Chimbe the uttermost part of a barrel Chaucer A Chime of Bells a pleasant tune rung upon the Bells Some say from the Latin word Cymbalum Chimin French a law-term signifying the Kings highway where there is free passage for him and his people Chiminage a toll for wayfarage or passage thorough a Forrest China a great Country in Asia which is all under one King whom they call Lord of the VVorld and Son of Heaven Chincherie niggardlinesse a word used by Chaucer Chione the daughter of Deucalion and wife of Paeonius the Epidaurian she being got with child by Phoebus and Mercury brought forth twins Autolycus to Mercury Philammon to Phoebus Chios an Island in the Aegean Sea between Lesbos and Samos It is 900 furlongs in circuit Chiragrical Greek having the gout in ones hands Chirking old word a chattering noise Chirographer a law-term signifying him who in the Common-pleas office ingrosseth fines acknowledged in that Court into a perpetual Record also he that giveth a bill of his hand Chirograph signifying in Greek ones own hand writing Chirologie Greek a talking by signs made with the hand Chiromancy Greek a divination by looking on the lines and marks of the hand This art is also called Palmestry Chiron the son of Saturn and Philyra who by reason that Saturn lay with Philyra in the shape of a horse had his upper parts like a man his lower parts like a horse he grew famous for physick brought up Achilles and Aesculapius and at length was placed among the Stars and called Sagittarius Chirrichote a Spanish word used in derision toward the Frenchmen Chirurgery Greek the Art of cureing wounds vulgarly called Surgery Chivalrie French horsemanship valour also a law-term signifying a tenure of land by Knights-service Chivauchie the same as Chivalrie Chloris the wife of Zephyrus she was called Flora or the Goddesse of Flowers also the daughter of Amphion and Niobe who married Meleus and brought forth Nestor Chocolate a compounded Indian drink whose chief ingredient is a fruit called Cocao Cholmondley a Town in Cheshire which gave name and habitation to the Noble Family of the Cholmondley's or Cholmley's by contraction Chorall a law-term one that by vertue of the ancient orders of the Clergy was admitted to serve God in the quire Chord a term in Geometry being a right line subtending an arch of a Circle Choriambick Greek a foot in Verse consisting of 4 syllables two long ones at each extream and two short ones in the middle Chorion Greek the outermost tunicle that enwraps the Birth Chorister Greek a singing-man of a quire Chorographer Greek a describer or decipherer of Countries and Kingdoms Chorus a company of Singers in a quire also that which is sung or played in a Tragedie or Comedy between every act Chrysmatory Greek a vessel wherein they put the holy ointment used by those of the Roman Church in the Sacrament of Baptisme which is called Chrism Chrisome Greek a white cloth put about a child newly christned in token of Baptism Christian a proper name of women first derived from the profession it self Christianism the profession of Christian Religion Christopher Greek a proper name of men signifying Christ carrier Chromatic Greek keeping its colour also pleasant delightful also a soft kind of musick which by the Ancients was taxed of effeminacy Chronical Greek temporal A Chronicle Greek a History of the times Chronodix Greek a certain kind of Dial or Instrument to shew how the time passeth away A Chronogram Greek a verse wherein the figurative letters being joyned together make up the year of our Lord. Chronography Greek a writing of Annals Chronology Greek a computation of years whereby is shown the coherence of Histories Chrysocol Greek a kind of green earth called Borax wherewith Goldsmiths soder gold and other mettals together Chrysolite a kind of pretious stone of a gold-colour Chrysopase another sort of precious stone of a greenish colour Chrysopolis a Promontory of Asia now called Scytary Chrysostomus signifying in Greek golden mouth it was the name of an ancient Bishop of Byzantium famous for his eloquence Chrystalline heaven it is the ninth heaven mentioned Gen. 1. which divideth the water from the waters Chyle Greek a white substance or milky juice into which the nutriment is converted by the heat of the stomack and which being there brought to that pefection passes thence away thorough Mesaraic veines into the Liver Chylification the act or faculty of converting nutriment into Chyle Chymistry the art of dissolving mettals and of extracting the quintessence out of any thing Chymere a coat or jacket also a Heralds coat of arms C I Cibarious Lat. belonging to meat Ciboire French a cup or box wherein the Sacrament of the Lords Supper is kept among the Roman Catholicks A Cicatrice Lat. a scar or mark which is left after a wound is healed up Cicely a proper name of women from the Latin word Caecilia i. Greyeyd Cicero the name of a most famous Oratour and Philosopher among the Romans whence Ciceronical is used for eloquent To Cicurate Lat. to tame Cid from the Arabick Caide which signifies a Lord or great man This word is used among the Spaniards for a valiant man or great Captain Cierges waxcandles lamps Chaucer Cilerie a term in Architecture signifying the draperie or leavage which is wrought upon the heads of pillars Cilicia a Country of Asia the Lesse now called Caramania or Turcomania Cilicious Lat. belonging to a Cilice or haircloath Cilinder see Cylinder Cimbick Lat. a niggard or peny-father Cimbrians a northern and warlick people anciently inhabiting that Country which is now called Denmark Cimeliark Lat. a Vestry also a place to put Jewels in Cimice a small red insect or worm A Cimiter see Scymitar Cimmerians a northern people whose Country by reason of its distance from the Sun is alwayes dark whence Cimmerian darknesse is taken for a very thick obscurity They live near a certain narrow sea which from them is called Bosphâ—rus Ciâ—imerius There is also a people of Italy so called living between Baiae and Cumae incompassed about with high hills Cinamon an Hebrew word signifying a kind of spice Cincantenier French a Commander of 50 men also the name of an Officer in Paris Cincture Lat. an encompassing with a girdle Ciniph Lat. a gnat Cinkefoile an herb called five leaved-grasse Cinnaber a red stone found in Mines which is used for a Vermilion colour Cinople or Sinople a kind of red-lead from the City Sinope whence it is digged Cinque-ports five Havens which lie toward France on the East part of England
libel or certain solemn words used especially in Criminal causes Clepen old word they call Clepsydrie Greek an hour-glasse which measures out the time by the insensible flowing of water Clergion a Clark Chaucer Clergie the whole number of those that take upon them the Ministery also a Term signifying an appeal a Plea to an Indictment heretofore onely Clergy-men but now all men have the benefit of their Ordinaries Clerk see Clark Cleromancy Greek a divination by lots The Clew of a sayl the lower corner of a sayl which reaches down to the place where the sheates are made fast to the sayl Clicket a clapper of a door Chaucer also useth it for a key Clicketting a Term in hunting a Fox when he desires copulation is said to go to his clicketting Clientele lat a taking into ones protection a train of clients and followers Cliff a cleft Mountain or broken Rock Climacterical from the Greek word Climax a scale or ladder every seventh and ninth year is counted a climacterical year wherein if any misfortune or sicknesse happen it is accounted most dangerous as likewise those years which are compounded of 7 ths 9 ths up to the 63d. which is held most dangerous of all Climate Greek a portion of the earth contained between two parallel lines in which space there is half an hours difference in the length of the day Clinick Greek bedred Clio one of the nine Muses who is said to be the first inventour of History Cloacal full of filth and nastinesse from Cloaca a sink or house of office Cloelia a Noble Virgin among the Romans who being left as a hostage with Porsâ—nna King of the Hetrurians made an escape and swom over the River Tybris to her own party Closet a Term in Heraldry being half of the Barre see Bar. Closh an unlawfull game forbidden by the statute Clotho Lachesis and Atropos the three Destinies who spin the thread of humane life Clotho carries the thread Lachesis spins and Atropos cuts it off Cloudesbery a plant which groweth peculiarly upon Pendlehill in Lancashire so termed as if it came out of the clouds Clove a Law Term the two and thirtieth part of a weight Clun a Castle in Shropshire built by the Fitz Alans descended from Flaold the Norman and defended by them as Lords Marchers and afterwards Earls of Arundel against the inroades of the Welsh Cluniack Monks Monks of the Monastery of Cluyne in France Clyster Greek a certain instrument whereby to convey any purging ingredient up into the guts through the fundament Clytemnestra the daughter of Tyndarus and Leda the wife of Agamemnon she lived in Adultery with Aegystus and with his help killed her husband Agamemnon but his son Orestes revenged his death upon his mother and Aegysthus Clytia one of the daughters of Oceanus who discovering that Apollo lay with Leâ—cothoe the daughter of Orchamus was slighted by him and pining her self away was turned into a flower called a Heliotrope Clyto a Title of Honour anciently used in this Nation and peculiarly ascribed to the Kings sons it comes from the Greek word 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 i. e. glorious or excellent in the same sense was the Saxon word Aetheling used C N Cnidus a Citie of Caria where Venus was worshipped in ancient times It is now called Cabocrio Cnossus or Gnossus a Citie of Crete where Minas anciently kept his Court. It was anciently called Ceratus from a River of that name which ran hard by Cnouts delf otherwise called Steeds dike a certain Ditch which Canute the Dane caused to be made between Ramsey and Whitlesey to abate the fury of the Sea thereabout where in a great storm his sons and servants had like to have been cast away it was also called Swerdes delf because it was marked out with their swords C O To Coacervate lat to heap together Coaction lat a compelling or constraining Coadjutor lat a fellow-labourer an assistant or helper Coadunation lat an assembling or bringing together Coaetaneous lat of the same age Coaeternal lat equal in eternity Coagulation lat a thickning or curdling together Coalition lat a growing together an increasing Coaptation lat a fitting together Coarctation lat a streightning a pressing together Coassation lat a joyning together with boards Coaxation lat a noise of frogs a croaking Cobus a River of Colchis that hath golden sands it riseth out of the mountain Caucasus and gave original to the Fable of the golden Fleece Coccinean of a Crimson or Scarlet die Coccium an ancient Town of Lancashire mentioned by the Emperour Antoninus and thought to be the same with that which is now called Cockley Cockatrice a kinde of Serpent which is also called a Basilisk ingendred as some say from a Cock's Egg. Cocket a Law Term being a Seal appertaining to the Custome-house also a scrowl delivered by the Officers of the Custome-house to Merchants to VVarrant that their merchandize is Customed Cockle Lat. a Shell-fish also a Weed called Corn-rose darnel or Field-nigella Cocle-stairs a Term in Architecture winding stairs Cockney a vulgar Term given to one born and bred in the Citie which comes as some think from the River Thames being in ancient time called Cockney Cocles Lat. a man born with one eye also the name of a valiant Roman who alone fought against all the forces of King Porsenna upon a Bridge untill the Bridge it self was cut down whereupon he threw himself into the River armed and swom over Coction lat a seething also a digestion of the meat in the stomack Cocytus a River of Hell running out of the Stygian Lake The Code a volume of the Civil Law which contains divers precepts of the Emperours It comes from the Latin word Codex Codeta certain Orchards about Tiber wherein grow many shrubs like horses tailes Codicil a word used in the Civil Law being a just sentence of our Will concerning that which we would have done after our death without the appointing of an Executor and is a kinde of supplement to a Will Codiniack French a kinde of Marmalade made of Quinces Codrus a King of the Athenians who because the Oracle had foretold that the Peloponesians should overcome if they did not kill the Athenian King he disguised himself like a beggar and voluntarily exposed himself to death for the safety of his Countrey Coeliacal Vein see Vein Coemeterie Greek a Church-yard Coemption Lat. a certain Ceremony used among the Romans whereby the husband and wife seemed to buy one another Coequal lat equal one to another Coertion lat a withholding or restraing Coessential lat of the same essence Coexistent lat having a being together or at the same time Coffa see Cauphe Cofferer of the Kings houshold a principal Officer in the Kings Court under the Controller who hath a special charge over the other Officers of the houshold and payeth them their wages Cogitation lat a thinking or meditating Cognation lat kindred or alliance Cognisance French a badge in armes also
Curriedow a curry-favour or flatterer Current a running stream from Currere to run Cursiter a Clerk belonging to the Chancery who makes original writs for the Shier which is allotted him Curvetta or Corvetta Ital. a prauncing of a horse of service from the Latin Curvus crook'd because they bend in their feet Curvity lat crookednesse Curules lat those of the Roman Senators which were carried to Court in Chariots Curulis Sella an ivory seat which was placed in the Roman Consuls Chariot Cusco the chief Citie of that part of the new world which contains Brasilia and Peru. Cuspidate lat to make sharp at the end from Cuspis a point Cuspe the entrance of any house or first beginning which is the line whereon the figure and degree of the Zodiack is placed as you finde it in the Table of Houses Custode admittendo a Writ for the removing or admitting of Guardians Custody lat safe-hold Custome both in Common and Civil Law signifieth a Law or Rite not written which being established by long use and the consent of our Ancestours hath been and is dayly practised Custos brevium a Clerk belonging to the Court of Common-pleas whose Office is to receive and keep all the Writs and put them upon files every return by it self and at the end of every Term to receive of the prothonotaries all the Records of nisi prius called the postea Custos Rotulorum is he that hath the custody of the Rolls or Records of the Sessions of peace and of the Commission it self he is thought to be the same with Custos placitorum Coronae Custos spiritualium or of the spiritualities he that exerciseth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of any Diocesse during the Vacancy of the See which by the Canon Law belongs to the Dean and Chapter Cuthbert Sax. famous knowledge a proper name Cuticle lat signifieth in Anatomy the Membrane or thin skin which covereth the thicker skin all over the body and is called in Greek Epidermis Cutter of the Tallies an Officer in the Exchecquer that provideth wood for the Tallies and cutting the summe paid upon them casteth the same into the Court to be written upon Cuttle-fish a certain kinde of fish called in Latin Sepia which throwing a black juyce like ink into the water becomes hid in that obscurity and so escapes the fisher Cutilia a Lake in the Reatine grounds in Italy where there is a wooddy Island which continually moves up and down Cutwater a Term in Navigation the sharpnesse of the ship before C Y Cyamba a Citie in Asia where they use Coral instead of money and have great store of Aloes and all kinde of Spices Cybele the daughter of Coelus and Terra and the wife of Saturn she is otherwise called Ops Rhea Vesta Magna Mater or Grand-mother of the Gods also â—indymene Berecynthia Cyclades 50 Islands in the Aegean Sea called by the Italians Isole dell Archipelago Cycle Greek a Term in Astronomy Cycle of the Sun is the revolution of 28 years Cycle of the Moon the revolution of 19 years in which time both of their motions recur to the same point Cyclopaedie Greek the whole Circle of Arts and Sciences Cyclâ—ps the sons of Neptune and Amphitrite or as Apollodorus Atheniensis saith of Coelus and Terra they were the servants of Vulcan and made Thunder-bolts for Jupiter having each of them one great eye in their forehead their names were Bronte Serope and Pyracmon whom Apollodorus calleth Harpe others say they were a very ancient people of Sicily of a very Gyantly stature Cycnus the son of Mars who was kill'd in a Combate with Hercules whom Mars to revenge his sons death resolved to fight with but before they came to blows Jupiter parted them with a clap of Thunder there was another Cycnus the son of Neptune who being invulnerable fought with Achilles and could not be killed till Achilles throwing him upon the ground kneel'd upon his neck and stiffled him Cydippe see Acontius Cygnus vide Swan Cylinder Greek a Geometrical body being long flat at both ends and equally round from one end to the other also a rolling stone to smooth Garden allies being just of that figure in the art of Gunnery it signifies that part of the bore of a piece which remains empty when the piece is laden Cymace from the Greek word Cyma a wave it is a Term in Architecture signifying carved work which resembles waves Cymbal a Musical instrument made of plates of brasse resembling a kinde of boat called Cymba Cymraecan language the Welsh or old Brittish language Cynanthrophy lat a kinde of Phrensie or disease which possesseth a man with a conceit that he is turned into a Dogge Cynegeticks Greek books treating of the art of hunting Cynical Greek crabbed severe from a certain Sect of Philosophers who were called Cynicks Cynosure Greek a constellation of stars near the North-pole called Vrsa Minor by which the saylers are directed in their course Cynthius a name attributed to Apollo as Cynthia to Diana from Cynthus a Hill in Delos where Latona brought them forth being Twins Cyprian Greek a proper name of men from Cypria one of the names of Venus Cyprus an Island in the Carpathian Sea which was anciently dedicated to Venus it is now under the Turks Dominion Cyrenaica a Countrey of Africa called also Pentapolitana because it contained these five Cities Beronice Arsinoe Ptolemais Apollonia and Cyrene Cyrus the son of Cambyses and Mandana he was King of Persia overthrew the Assyrian Monarchy conquered all Asia but was at length overcome and slain by Thomyris Queen of Scythia who causing his head to be cut off and cast into a tub of bloud cried out now satisfie thy self with bloud after which thou hast alwayes thirsted Cystick Greek belonging to the bag of Gall which is call'd Cystis Cystick vein signifieth in Anatomy a branch of the Port vein which ascendeth up to the neck of the Gall and there divideth it self Cyzicus an Island in the Propontis joyned to the continent with two bridges having a Citie in it of the same name D DAae a people of that part of Scythia which is called Nomades mentioned by Virgil in his eight book of Aeneids Dabuze a kinde of weapon carried before the Grand Signor in the nature of our Mace Dacia a Countrey of Scythia Europaea which at this day is divided into Transilvania Zypserland the seven Campes Ruscia Servia and Bulgaria Dactyle Greek the fruit of the Palm-tree a Date also a foot in verse consisting of one long syllable and two short also a finger Dactylogy Greek a discoursing by signs made with the finger Daedalus a famous Artist who made the famous Labyrinth in Crete into which he was shut up himself with his son Icarus for having made a woodden Heifer in which Pasiphae was injoyed by Jupiter in the shape of a Bull but he making artificial wings for himself and his son flew out of Crete into Sardinia but Icarus soaring too high melted the
wax and fell into the sea Daemoniack Greek possessed with a Devil or evil spirit Doemonologie Greek a discourse of Angels Spirits or Devils Daff old word a Coward or a Dastard Daffadill a kinde of flowr otherwise called Narcissus A Dagg a Pistoll so called from the Dacians who first used them Dagswain a rough or course mantle D' alanson the name of an ancient and Noble Family in Lincolnshire commonly called by contraction Dallison Dalmatian Dap a flour otherwise called a Tulip because it was brought from Tulippa a Promontory of Dalmatia which is a part of Illyricum a Countrey of Greece Dalmatick a kinde of vestment worn by the Priests so called also from Dalmatia where it was first made Dalrendini the ancient name of a certain people of Scotland so called from Renda an Irish Captain who conquered those parts Damascus the chief Citie of Syria whence we have our best sort of Pruines which are called Damask Pruines or Damasines Dammage a Term in Common-law any hurt or hinderanâ—e that a man taketh in his estate also a part of that the Jurors are to enquire of passing for the Plaintiffe in a civil action Dammage fesant in Common-law is when a strangers beasts are in another mans ground and there feed without Licence of the Tenant spoiling the Grasse or Corn in which case the Tenant may impound them Dammask a kinde of fine stuffe first made in the Citie of Damascus Damnation lat a condemning or giving sentence Damocrita a Roman Matron whose husband Alcippus being banish't and she forbid to follow him and her daughters prohibited marriage that his race might be extinct she in revenge when the chief women of the Citie were met in a house to sacrifice set fire on the house and when she saw people run to their aid she first killed her daughters then her self Danae the daughter of Acrisius King of Argos see Acrisius Danaus the son of Belus and brother of Aegyptus he was King of Argos and from him the Greeks were called Danai Dancett is much like indented but differs from it in regard the lines are deeper and wider Dandelion a kind of plant vulgarly called Pissebeds Dandruff a kind of scruff or small scales sticking to the skin of the head which look like brann Daneguilt from Dane and gelt which signifies money It was a tribute anciently laid upon our Ancestors by the Danes of 12 pence for every hide of land thorough the Realm Dangwallet Excessive quasi making the wallet to dangle down Dania a Country of Europe almost invironed with the northern Ocean bordering upon Saxony and is now called Denmark Daniel Hebr. judgement of God Danisme Greek Usury Dank moist from the Dutch word Dampight Danmonii the ancient name of a people in old time inhabiting that part of this Island now called Cornwal and Devonshire Dantiscum a famous Mart Town in Poland called Dantzâ—â—k Danwort a kind of plant called dwarf-elder in French Hieble from Hybla a mountain of Sicily where it chiefely grows Danubius or Ister the greatest River in Europe which rising from the mountain Arnoba runneth through many Countries It is now called the Danow Daphne the daughter of Peneus she flying from Apollo who became in love with her for her beauty was turned into a Laurel-tree Daphnomancy Greek a divination by Laurels Dapper fine neat spruice from an old Latin word Toper i. e. swift or the Duch word Dapfer stout agil or else from Dapifer which signifies in Latin a sewer or he that serves up the first dish at a Feast Darby the chief Town of Darbyshire so called by contraction form Derwentby because it standeth upon the River Derwent the Town was won in old time by Ethelfleda that victorious Lady of the Mercians from the Danes of whom she made a very great slaughter Darcy's or Adrecy's the name of an ancient Family of Barons in Lincolnshire descended from Norman de Adrecy or Darcy de Nocton who lived in great favour and esteem with Henry the third Dardanus the son of Jupiter and Electra who having killed his brother Jasius fled to Samothrace afterwards he went into Asia where he built Dardanum or Troy Darick a kind of ancient coin bearing the value of two shillings which had upon it the Image of Darius Darius a King of Persia there were several of that name whereof the last was Darius Codomannus who was overcome by Alexander the Great Darnel cockle-weed from the Dutch word Deren to hurt Darrein from the French word Dernier i. e. last as Darrein presentment last presentment Darreighn old word an attempt Dartos one of the membranes that involve the stones Darford or Darenford a Town in Kent so called from the River Daren where K. Edward the third built a Nunnery which was afterward converted into a Royal Palace Datary an office in Rome for the collation of Ecclesiastical Benefices Date the fruit of Palm-tree also the day of the moneth or year wherein any Letter is written Datism Greek an often rehearsal of the same thing by a heaping of synonyma's together from Datis a Satrape of Greece the Dative Case the third of the 6 Cases in Grammar used in actions of giving or attributing Davenport or by contraction Damport a Town in Cheshire which gave name to an ancient Family so called David Hebr. beloved Daunsette a term in Heraldry being almost the same with a line indented but onely it is deeper and wider Dantry the name of a very ancient Famiâ—y in Sussex stiled in Latin Records de Alta ripa Day signifieth in law a day in bank before ordinary Judges wherein the party should appear and plead as for the Astronomical and Political distinction of dayes and the parts thereof see Macrobius and Censorinus D E Dea bona or Good Goddesse a name attributed by the old Heathen to the Earth whom they worshipped as a Goddesse she was also called Ops Fatua and Fauna the Poets feign that being drunk with a wine made of Myrtle-berries called Myrtidanum she was whipt to death by her husband Faunus with Myrtle twiges Dea viri-placa a certain Goddesse a-among the ancient Romans in whose Chappel man and wife after they had fallen out were reconciled again Deacon from the Greek Diaconus a minister or servant is an officer of the Church that is appointed to distribute alms to the poor Deadpledge land or moveables pawned for money which is to be the Creditours for ever if the money be not repaid at the time agreed on it is also called Mortgage Deadwater the eddy water at the stern of a ship Dean an Ecclesiastical Magistrate that hath power over ten Canons and those which have a jurisdiction assigned them by the Bishop over other Ministers and Parishes near adjoyning are called Deans rurall Deauration lat a gilding over Debaucherie or Desboâ—cherie French riot disorderly revelling Debellation lat a overcoming in war or duell De bene esse a term used in Common law as when a Defendants deposition is onely allowed
of for the present but after more full examination is either to stand or fall Debet solet a Writ of right which hath those words in it as formal words not to be omitted when a man sueth for a thing now first of all denied him and which hath been injoyed by his Ancestors as suit to a Mill or common of Pasture or the like Debilitation lat a making weak or feeble Debito a Writ which lieth where a man oweth money upon obligation or bargain for any thing sold. Debonairity French curtesie mildnesse also sprightlinesse Debosherie or deboistnesse see Debaucherie Decade Greek the number of ten Decadency lat a declining or falling down Decagon Greek a term in Fortification and Geometry signifying a figure of ten Angles Decalogue Greek the ten Commandments imparted to the Jews from God by Moses Decameron Greek a book of Fables written by Boccace so called because it is divided into ten parts or books Decapitâ—â—ion lat a beheading Decapolis a Country of Syria so called because it contained 10 Cities December one of the 12 moneths so called as being the tenth from March. Decempedal lat ten foot long Decemtales a law-term being a supply of ten men empannelled upon a Jury and not appearing which are to be like in reputation to those that were empanneld Decemvirates lat the Decemvirâ— which were ten Noble men among the Romans chosen to govern the Common-wealth in place of the two Consuls until the laws were fully establisht Decennial lat lasting or being of the age of 10 years Deception lat deceit fraud or beguiling Deceptione a Writ that lieth against him that deceitfully doth any thing in the name of another for him that receiveth damage thereby Decerption lat a cropping off or pulling away Decertation lat a striving for any thing Decession lat a going away or departing Decies tantum a Writ that lieth against a juror that taketh money for the giving of his verdict wherein there is recoverable ten times so much as he took The Decimal chain a certain Mathematical Instrument for the measuring of land which is to be divided into ten equal parts each of which containeth about 19 in length Decimation lat a gathering tithes also a punishing every tenth man by lot De decimis solvendis c. a Writ which formerly lay against those that had farmed the Priors aliens lands of the King Deciners or Doziners such as were wont to have the check of ten Friburgs for the maintenance of the peace the limits of whose jurisdiction was called Decenna Decision lat a determining of any businesse or controversie The Deck of a Ship the floor of planks on which the Ordnance is plac'd Declamation lat a crying out against any thing also an Oration made onely for exercise Declaration lat a shewing forth also in Common law it is the shewing in writing the grief of the Demandant or Plaintife against the Tenent or Defendant wherein he supposeth to have received wrong Declension or Declination lat a declining or bowing down also in Grammar it signifieth the varying of Cases and Tenses in Nounes and Verbs In Astrology the declination of a Planet is his distance from the equator and as he declines from thence either northward or southward so is his declination nominated either north or south Declinator a Mathematical Instrument to take the declinations of the Planets Declivity lat a bending downwards a steepnesse Decollation lat a beheading Decoction lat a boiling away it is applyed chiefely to medicinable things as herbs roots c. Deconate vide Faces Decoration lat an adorning or decking Decortication lat a pulling off the outward rind or bark Decorum lat good grace order decency Decrees or Decretals a volume of the Canon law composed by Gratian a Monk of the Order of St. Benedict Decrement lat a decreasing Decrepit lat weak and impotent with age Decressâ—nt lat the waining or decreasing Moon Decrustation lat a taking away the uppermost rind or crust of any thing Decumâ—ence lat a lying down Decumbiture is when a man is so violently taken with a disease that he is forced to take his bed and it is properly taken from the first lying down of the diseased and from this the Crisis is to be gathered Decuple lat tenfold Decurion lat the chief of a Decuria which signifieth a Band of ten souldiers or a company of ten Senators also an Alderman or Burgesse of a City Decussation lat a cutting acrosse or in the form of a figure of ten Decussion lat a shaking off Dedecoration lat a disgracing or dishonouring Dedentition lat a shedding of teeth Dedignation lat a disdaining Dedimus potestatem a Writ whereby commission is given to a private man for the speeding of some act appertaining to a Judge it is called by the Civilians delegation Dedition lat a rendring up Deeds signifie in Common law writings that contain the effect of a contract between man and man which the Civilians call literarum obligatio Deep seeline a small line with which Seamen sound in deep waters to finde ground Defaillance French a failing or defect Defatigation lat a making weary Defaulking French an abating or cutting off It is called in Latin defalcation Defeasance or defeisance signifieth in Common law a condition annexed to an act obligation or recognisance which being performed the act c. is made void Defecation lat a refining or cleansing from the dregs Defection lat a failing also a revolting or falling away Defeisance or Defeasance Defendant is in Common law he that is sued in an action personal as Tenant is he who is sued in an action real Defendimus a word used in Enfeofment or Donation binding the Donour and his heirs to defend the Donee Defendour of the Faith a Title heretofore proper to the King of England as Most Christian to the King of France Catholick to the King of Spain It was first given by Pope Leo the tenth Defensative a term in Physick a Medicine which diverts the humours from the place affected Deficiency lat a want or failing Definition lat an explication or unfolding of the essence of a thing by its genus and difference Deflection lat a turning away also a bending down Defloration lat a ravishing or deflowring Defluxion lat a flowing downward also in physick it is taken for a falling down of humours to any part of the body Deformity lat ugglinesse Deforsour in Common-law is one that casteth another out of possession by force whereas Disseisour is he that doth it without force Defray to make free also to pay anothers charges from the Dutch word freshen Defunct lat dead Degenerate lat to fall from a more noble to a baser kinde to go aside from the vertues of ones Ancestors Deglutination lat an unglueing Deglutition lat a greedy devouring in physick it is taken for a powr of the animal faculty which makes us swallow our meat and drink with an appetite Degradation lat a casting
being told they should throw the bones of their first mother behind them they took stones out of the earth and cast them behind them Those which Deucalion cast became men and those whic Pyrrha cast became women Devest lat signifieth in Common Law to deprive of a possession Devils-bit a kind of plant whose root looks as if it were and is fain'd to have been bitten by the Devil out of envy because of the many excellent virtues and properties it hath wherewith mankinde is benefitted Developed French unfolded Deviation lat a turning aside out of the way Devirgination lat a deflouring or depriving of Virginity Devise in Common-law is where a man in his will bequeaths his goods or his lands to another after his decease and he to whom the lands or goods are bequeathed is called the devisee devise also signifieth a Motto or conceit in a Coat of Arms or Picture and is also called an Imprese Deumo an Idol adored by the East Indians of Calicut Devoir French duty Devoirs of Caleis were the customs due to the King for Merchandize brought to or carried thence when our staple was there Devolution lat a rolling down a falling from one to another Devote lat vowed or consecrate to God Devotion lat a vowing or consecrating also piety religiousnesse Deusan any kind of hard fruit that lasteth long so called from durare to last Deuteronomy Greek a Book written by Moses signifying the second Law being the fifth Book in the Holy Scriptures Dew is generated of a most thin cold vapour onely exhal'd so high by the Sun as to keep it up in the air but when he withdrawes himself from our Hemisphear it falleth down again in round drops and is by the coldnesse of the air congealed resolved into water Dewlap called in Latin paleare the skin which hangeth down under the throat of an oxe Dexterity lat nimblenesse readiness agility Dexter aspect is contrary to the succession of the Signs Dexter point a term in Heraldry being that place in an Escutchâ—on that hath its beginning near the right corner in the chief thereof D I Diabetical Greek a term in Physick signifying troubled with the Diabetes which is a disease wherein a mans water runneth from him without any stay Diabolical Greek devillish Diacatholicon a certain Medicine or physical Composition Diachylon a Plaister composed of juices whose office is to soften and concoct Diaconal Greek belonging to a Servant Minister or Deacon Diademe Greek a wreathed hatband also a Kings Crown Diaeresis Greek a figure whereby one syllable is divided into two Diagnostic Greek thoroughly knowing or discerning in Physick Diagnostic signs of a disease are those signs which at present are apparent Diagonal Greek a term in Geometry signifying a line in a quadrangle which passeth from one corner to another Diagram Greek a Geometrical figure also a certain form described in demonstrative sciences also a proportion of measures in Musick distinguished by Notes Diagraphical Greek belonging to to the art of painting or graving Dialect Greek a propriety of speech or difference of pronunciation peculiar to each several Countrey as in Greece heretofore there were the Attick Dorick Ionick and Aeolick Dialects or Idiom's it is also the art of Logick Diallel lines Greek lines running crosse and cutting one another Dialogisme Greek a figure wherein a man reasoneth and discourseth with himself as it were with another Dialogue Greek a written discourse wherein two parties are brought in talking together Diameter Greek a Geometrical word signifying a streight line drawn through the middle or Center of any figure Diamond a sort of precious stone called also Adamant so hard that it is not to be softned by any thing but Goats bloud it cometh from the Greek word Adamas untamable Diana the daughter of Jupiter and Latona brought forth at one birth with Apollo she that she might keep her Virginity fled into the Woods and addicted her self wholly to hunting whereupon she was called the Goddesse of the Woods Diapasme Greek a Pomander or perfume made of dry powders which is used upon several occasions Diapason Greek an eight or the most perfect concord in Musick Diaper a kinde of linnen cloath which is wrought with flourishes and divers sorts of figures Diaperd a bordure in Heraldry is properly said to be Diapred where it is fretted all over and hath something quick or dead appearing within the frets Diapering in painting is an overrunning your work after it is quite finish't with branches or other work Diaphanous Greek transparent or that may be seen through or pierced through by the Sun beams Diaphony Greek a harsh sound a sound which maketh a discord Diaphoretick Greek easily piercing through a word used in physick and signifies a Medicine that discusses any humour by concoction or transpiration Diaphragme Greek a fence or hedge in Anatomy it signifieth a skin or muscle which passeth overthwart the body seperating the breast or middle region from the stomack or lower region Diarrhaea Greek a flux of the belly without any inflammation of the Entrailes Diastole Greek a figure whereby a syllable short by nature is made long also in physick it is taken for that motion of the pulses which dilates the heart and the arteries being contrary to Systole which contracts them Diarie a Diurnal or Day-book wherein the passages of every day are written Diatesseron Greek one of the chief Chords in Musick called a fourth also a plaister that consists but of foure ingredients Diatribe Greek a place where Oratoâ—ns or Disputations are held Dibble a two forked instrument wherewith they set Herbs in a Garden Dicacity lat a taunting or mocking Dicearch Greek a just Governour or Prince Dication or Dedication lat a promising devoting or consecrating Dichotomy Greek a cutting in two pieces a dividing a speech or discourse into two parts Dicker a quantity of leather containing ten Hides Dictate lat to tell any one what they are to write Dickins a contraction from Devilkins or little Devils Dictator lat a great Commander among the Romans who had the chief authority for the time being both in war and peace he was never chosen but upon some great occasion and his command was to last but half a year Dictionary lat called in Greek a Lexicon a Book wherein hard words and names are mentioned and unfolded Dictum the ancient name of a City in Caernarvonshire now called Diganway Dictynna a name attributed to Diana who flying from Minos she cast her self into certain nets which are called Dictya Didapper a kind of bird so called from the Greek word Diadyptein to duck under water Dido the daughter of Belus King of the Tyrians she was married to Sichaeus Priest of Hercules whom Pygmalion slew that he might obtain his riches but she gathering all the wealth she could together fled into Africa and there built a City which was first called Byrsa afterwards Carthage and refusing to marry Iarbas King of Getulia because he went about to
force her by war she killed her self Others say it was because falling in love with Aeneas who was driven by tempest on her coast he refused to marry her Didram an ancient coin valueing fifteen pence Diem clausit extremum a Writ that lieth for the Heir of him that holdeth land of the Crown either by Knights service or in Soccage and dieth It is directed to the Eschetour to inquire of what estate he was seized and who is next Heir and this inquisition is to be returned into the Chancery Dies datus a respite given to the Tenent or Defendant before the Court. Diennial lat of two years continuance Diespiter quasi diei pater a name attributed to Jupiter he is also called Lucetius from Lux the light Diet in Greek diaita from dais a banquet signifieth a general convention of the German Peers to consult of the affairs of the Empire Dieta rationabilis a reasonable dayes journey a word used in the Civil Law Dietetical Greek belonging to a limited and proportionable diet Diffamation lat a disgracing a blemishing any ones good name Diffarreation lat a solemnity anciently used among the Romans in the divorcement of man and wife Differences in Heraldry are extraordinary additions whereby bearers of the same Coat-armour are distinguished each from others Difficulty lat uneasinesse hardnesse Diffidence lat doubtfulnesse mistrustfulnesse Diffluence lat a flowing asunder or several wayes Diffusion lat a scattering or shedding abroad Diffusion in Philosophy is the dilating of a substance into more parts Digamma Greek the Aeolic letter among the Greeks like unto our letter F. Digestion lat a disposing also a concocting of the meat in the stomack Digests in French Pandectes a volume of the Civil Law so called because the legal precepts therein contained are so excellently disposed and digested Dight old word ready adorned Digit a Character which expresseth a figure in Arithmatick as a V. the figure of five also the parts of an eclipse Digitation lat a pointing with the fingers also an expressing the form of the fingers Digladiation lat a fighting or disputing the matter with swords Digne from the Latin word dignus neat gentle worthy It is a word used by Chaucer Dignity lat honour reputation advancement Essential Dignities of the Planets are when Planets are in their own houses exaltations tripticities and faces how these are assigned to every Planet see in Mr. Lillies Introduc Fo. 104. Dignosce lat to know or discern one from another Digression lat a wandering out of the way a going from the matter in hand Dijudication lat a deciding a difference between two Dike-grave one that oversees the dikes and banks of the Low-Countries that keeps the bankes from Inundation of the Sea Dilaceration lat a rending or tearing asunder Dilaniation lat a butchering or tearing in pieces Dilapidation lat a taking away or ridding of stones also a wasting Dilatation lat a widening or laying at full length Dilatatory a Chirurgeons Instrument to widen any part that 's too much closed Dilection lat a tender affection or love Dilemma Greek is called a horned syllogism wherein both propositions are so framed that neither can well be denied Dilling a child born when the Parents are old Dilstone otherwise called Divelstone because it standeth upon the River Divelesburn a Town in Northumberland where King Oswald slew Cedwalla the Brittish Tyrant Dilucidation lat a making clear or plain Dilution lat a purging or washing away also wine dilute signifieth wine that is mingled with water Diluvial lat belonging to a Flood or Deluge Dimention lat the just measure or proportion of any figure In Geometry length breadth and depth are called the three dimensions Dimetae the ancient name of the people inhabiting that part of Wales which containeth those Countries now called Caermardenshire Pembrokshire and Cardiganshire Dimication lat skirmishing or fightng Dimidiation lat a dividing in the midst a cutting into two halves Dimocks an ancient Family in Cheshire See Grand Sergeanty Diminutive lat little small in Grammar it is taken substantively for a word whose termination implies a littlenesse in respect of another thing that is bigger as from tabula a table comes tabella a little table or tablet In Heraldry it is a blemishing or defacing of some particular point of the Escocheon by the imposition of some stain and colour thereon In Architecture it signifies the lessening of a pillar by little and little from the base to the top Dioces from the Greek word dioecesis a governing signifieth the Ecclesiastical jurisdiction of a Bishop Diogenes a famous Philosopher who lived in a tub which he rolled up and down from place to place he was for his churlish disposition and clownish conversation called the Cynic Diomedes the son of Tydeus and Deiphile and King of Aetolia he was accounted one of the chiefest Hero's at the wars of Troy he brought away Rhesus his horses and the Palladium he wounded Mars and Venus fought with Hector and Aeneas whom his mother Venus protected at length being ashamed to return home because of the whorish pranks of his wife Aegiale he went into Apulia and had that Kingdom given him by Daunus There was also another Diomed King of Thrace who used to feed his horses with mans flesh but at last Hercules overcoming him gave him to be devoured by his own horses Dioptic art that part of perspective which belongs to Astronomy and by instruments searcheth out the distance of the Sun and other Stars comprehending Nenitercapedines of Sun Moon and Stars Dioptrical Greek belonging to a Dioptra or Geometrical Quadrat Diphthong Greek two vowels clapt together into one Diple a mark in the margent to shew where a fault is to be corrected Dipsas a kind of Serpent whose biting brings a deadly thirst Diptote signifieth in Grammar a Nown that hath but two Cases Dirce see Amphion Dire lat cruel fell unmerciful Directory lat that which directeth or putteth in the right way Direction a Planet is said direct when it moveth in its natural course according to the direction of the Signs Diremption lat a setting apart Direption lat a snatching or taking by force Dirge from the Latin word dirigere prayers or divine-service offered to God for the soul of the dead Diribitory from the old Latin word diribere to distribute or divide a place where souldiers are mustered and receive pay Diruption lat a bursting asunder Disalt to disable Disard a doltish fellow from the French word disard loquacious or the Dutch word dwaesaerd i. e. a man of a stupid wit Disastre French ill luck derived from the evil influence of the Stars Discent in Common Law is an order whereby Lands are derived unto any man from his Ancestors Disceptation lat a contentious disputing Discern lat to perceive to know one thing from another Discerption lat a tearing in pieces Descession lat a departing Hair Discheveled French loosely scattered out of order Discinct lat ungirded also
Turks and Persians Divarication lat a striding wide Diventilation lat a winnowing or tossing to and fro Diverberation lat a violent beating Diversified lat varied Diversity lat variety Diverticle lat a by-way also a device or shift Divertisment French recreation or pastime Dividend in Arithmetick is the number which is to be divided also the share which is equally divided among the Fellows of a Colledge Also Dividends in the Exchequer seem to be one part of an Indenture Dividual lat easie or apt to be divided Divinaile old word a riddle Divination lat a presageing of things to come Divine lat heavenly also it is taken substantively for a professour of Theology whom Chaucer calls a divinistre Divisibility Philosophic it signifies a capacity in a thing to be divided Division lat a dividing or cutting into two parts Divitiacus a King of the Gaules who as some say was King of the Brittains Divorce in Common law is a separation between two married together not onely from bed and board but from the bond of wedlock Divour see Dyvour Diuretical Greek that which provokes urine Diurnal lat belonging to the day It is also used substantively for a Pamphlet wherein the passages of every day are recorded Diuturnity lat lastingnesse or long continuance Divulgation lat a making known abroad Divulsion lat a pulling violently asunder Dizain French the number ten also a kinde of French Coyn of about the value of a penny also a song consisting of twelve Stanza's D O Dobeler a great dish or platter Dobuni ancient people of the Brittains who inhabited those parts which are now called Oxfordshire and Glostershire Doced or Douced a Musical instrument otherwise called a Dulcimer Docility Docibility lat aptnesse to learn that which is taught Docke a place where ships are built or laid up from the Greek word Cocheion a receptacle also a kinde of Herb called in Latin Lapathum Docket a Brief in writing Doctoral lat belonging to a Doctor i. e. Teacher or one that hath taken the highest degree in Divinity Physick or Civil Law Document lat a teaching or instructing Dodded old word in Latin Decornutus unhorned also lopped as a Tree having the branches cut off Dodder a certain weed winding about Herbs Dodecaedrie Greek a Geometrical figure of 12 sides Dodecagon Greek a Geometrical figure of 12 Angles Dodecatemorie Greek an Astronomical Term being one of the 12 parts into which the Zodiack is divided Dodkin a kinde of small piece of money which some think to be of the same value as our farthing Dodona a Citie of Chaonia a Countrey of Greece near to which there was a Temple and Oracle of Jupiter within a Wood sacred to the same Deity of which Wood it was fain'd that the Trees were vocal and returned the answers of the Oracle also the name of a Fountain whose water had a property both to quench and kindle fire Dotrantal lat of the weight or measure of nine ounces Dog-dayes see Canicular dayes Dogdraw a Term used in Forrest law is when any man is found drawing after a Deer by the scent of a hound which he leadeth in his hand being one of the four circumstances wherein a Forrester may arrest the body of an offender against Vert or Venison in the Forrest the other three being Stablestand Back berond and Bloudy-hand Doge of Venice is the supream Magistrate or Duke of Venice Dogger a kinde of ship Dogmatist Greek one that bringeth in any new Sect or opinion Dolation lat a making smooth or plain Dole lat deceit fraud also grief also a distributing or dealing of Almes or gifts Dollar a Dutch Coyn of the value of four shillings Dolling old word warming Dolorous lat painfull or sorrowfull Dolphin a kinde of fish so called as some say from the Delphi who were the first finders of it also the title of the eldest son of the King of France from Daulphin a Province of France also a constellation beautified with nine bright stars according to the number of the Muses Dolt a sot or blockhead from the Dutch word Doll Dolven buried from the old word Delve to dig Dolyman a kinde of Turkish Garment Domable lat tameable Dome Ital. a Town-house or chief meeting place of a Citie Domestick lat tame belonging to a family or houshold Domicil lat a dwelling-house or place of habitation Domination lat a ruling or lording over others dominations are also one of the nine orders of Angels Dominical letter the red Letter in the Calender wherewith Sunday or the Lords day is mark't Dominicans an Order of Fryars instituted by St. Dominick a Spaniard about the year 1206. Domino a kinde of hood worn by Canons also a mourning vail for women Domition or Domiture lat a taming Domo reparanda a Writ that lieth against one whose house going to decay may indanger his Neighbours house by falling Donary lat a gift or present Donatists a Sect of Hereticks whereof the more rigid sort are called Circumcellians they held the son to be lesse then the father and the holy Ghost lesse then the son and affirm'd the true Church to be onely in Africa they were instituted by Donatus Bishop of Carthage in the year 358. the more moderate sort were called Rogatists Donative lat apt to give it is substantively taken for a benefice meerly given by a Patron to any man also a Princes gift A Dondon old word a short fat woman Donee in Common-law is he to whom Lands are given as Donour is he who giveth them Donegal see Tyrconel Dooms-day-book a book made in the time of Edward the Confessour some say of William the Conquerour wherein all the ancient demeans of England were registred with the names of all those that possessed them Dooms-man a Judge from the Saxon word Doom a Judgement or sentence Dorcas the proper name of a woman the word signifieth a Deer Dorado Span. guilded over Dorchester the chief Town in Dorcetshire it was in old time called Durnovaria i. e. the River passage it was miserably harrass't by Sueno the Dane and afterwards by Hush the Norman but flourish't again in King Edwards dayes there is also another Town of this name in Oxfordshire by Leland called Hydropolis Dour signifying in the ancient Brittish tongue water Dorick dialect see Dialect Dorick Musick a kinde of grave and solemne Musick also Dorick work in Architecture see Corinthian Doris the daughter of Oceanus and Thetis she being married to Nereus brought forth a great number of Sea-nymphs called Nereides Dormant in Heraldry signifieth lying in a sleeping posture also in Law a writing Dormant is that which hath a blank to put in the name of any one also a Dormant-tree is a great beam which lieth crosse the house which some call a Summer Dormers window's made in the roof of a house Dorothy a womans name signifying in Greek the gift of God Dorp or Thorp a Countrey Town or Village Dorrie a kinde of fish so called because the sides
of it shine like Gold it is called in Latin Faber Dorter or Dormitorie a place where many sleep together also a place where people are buried Dose Greek a Term in Physick being the quantity of a potion or Medecine which is prescribed by a Physitian to his patient A Dosel or Dorsel from the Latin word dorsum a rich Canopie under which Princes sit also the Curtain of a Chaire of State Doted lat endowed having a joynture Dotkin or Dodkin the eighth part of a stiver or French shilling Dottrel a kinde of bird so called Double plea is that wherein the Defendant alleadgeth two several matters in bar of the action Doubles in Greek diplomata Letters Patents Doubleth a Term in hunting when a Hare keeps in plain fields and chaseth about to deceive the hounds it is said she doubleth Doublet a precious stone consisting of two pieces joyned together Doublings a Term used in Heraldry for the linings of Roabs Mantles of state or other Garments Dovane French Custome or Impost Dover see Dubris Dovetail a joynt used by Carpenters denominated from that kinde of figure Dousabel French sweet and fair a womans name answering to the Greek Glycerium Douset or Doulcet a kinde of Custard from the Latin word dulcis Dowager a title applied to the widows of Princes and great persons Downes hilly plains also a part of the Sea lying near the sands from the Saxon word Dune a hill the same word signifying in Dutch a sand-bank Dowry in Common-law signifieth that which a wife hath with her husband in marriage it is also taken for that portion which she bringeth with her which is called in Latin Maritagium or Dos the former is called Donatio Dowsets the stones of a Stag so termed in hunting also the same as Dousets Dowtremere fair wearing a word used by Chaucer Doxie a she Beggar or Trull Doxology Greek a Verse or Song of praise anciently instituted in the Church which was to be recited in Divine-service after the Prayers and Psalmes D R Drabler in Navigation is a piece added to the bonnet when there is need of more sail Draco's Laws certain rigid and severe Laws made anciently in Athens by one Draco whence all severe punishments for trivial offences are called Draco's Laws Dragant or Tragaâ—ant a certain gum distilling from an herb of the same name in English called Goates-thorn Dragons Head called in the Greek 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 a node or place in the Eccliptick line which the Moon cutteth and ascendes from the aust'ral part of the node into the Septentrional it hath no aspect to any Planet but it may be aspected by them its motion is according to the motion of the Sun Dragons taile called in Greek 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 is a node opposite to the Dragons Head in the Eccliptick line which the Mâ—on cutteth and descends from the Septentrional part of the node unto the Aust'ral Dragons-wort a certain herb otherwise called Serpentary or vipers Bugloss Dragonstone a certain pretious Stone called in Greek Draconitis Drags pieces of wood so joyned together as floating upon the water they may bear a burload of wood or other wares down the River Draiton a Town in Shropshire near which a very bloody field was fought between the two Houses of York and Lancaster Dram or Drachme Greek the eighth part of an ounce Dramatic Greek a sort of Poetry wherein are lively representations of things acted by persons upon a Stage as Comedies and Tragedies Drap de Berry a kind of thick cloth made in the Country of Berry in France Drapery a term in painting being a work wherein cloths are represented See Cilerie Draught a first Copy from the Latin word tractus Drawelatchets a sort of nightly theeves so termed in divers Statutes they are also called Robertsmen Drawing a term used by Painters signifying an exact observance of the distances and proportions of that which you would imitate or phancy It comprehendeth Pictures by the life Stories Opticks Landskips c. It is by some called Designing Dreint old word drowned Dretch old word to dream to tarry Dry exchange a term which is given to Usury Dâ—iffeild a Town in Yorkshire famous for the Tomb of the learned Alfred King of Northumberland and for the Mounts which he raised about it Drift of the Forrest a driving of cattel or a view of what cattel are in the Forrest also a boat is said to go adrift when it hath no body to row or steer it Drift is also taken for counsell or policy from the Dutch word drâ—iven i. e. to act Drill a Stone-cutters toole wherewith he bores holes in Marble also a Baboon Drogoman or Truchman in Greek Dragomenos a word used by the Turks for an Interpreter Droit signifieth in common Law a double right the right of possession and the right of the Lord. Drolery French a merry facetious way of speaking or writing Dromedary a kind of Camel with two bunches on its back it is called in Greek Dromas for its swiftness Dronklew old word given to drink Dropacist a puller off of hair Drouy old word troubled Dru Sax. subtile a proper name called in Latin Drogo or Drugo Drugge a Medicin from the Dutch word Droogh i. e. dry because all Medicins vehemently dry the body Druides certain learned men or Priests anciently in great esteem among the Galls they were so called from the Greek word Drys a wood because they loved to inhabite among the woods Drury old word sobriety modesty Drusilla the poper name of divers famous women Dryads certain Nimphs called Nimphs of the wood from the Greek word Drys an Oak D U Duall lat of or belonging to two To Dub a Knight to confer the Order of Knighthood upon any one from the French word a douber to arm compleat Dubious lat uncertain doubtful Dublin the chief City of Ireland situate in the Province of Leimster it was antiently called Bala cleigh i. a Town upon Hurdles Some say it was built by Harold King of Norway when he conquered Ireland from whom descended in a direct line Griffith ap Conan borne at Dublin in the reign of Tyrlough This City was bravely defended by the English against Asculph Prince of the Dublinians and Gottred King of the Isles and in the time of King Henry the second was given to a Colony of Bristowmen Dubris the ancient name of a Port-Town in Kent now called Dover having a very fair and strong Castle built as some say by Julius Caesar and afterwards fortified by King Arviragus against the Romans Ducal lat belonging to a Duke Duces tecum a Writ summoning one to appear in Chancery and to bring with him some evidence which that Court would view Ducket a certain golden coin valueing about 6 shillings first coined in Rome in the year of the City 547. having the Image or arms of a Duke or supream Magistrate stampt upon it Ductile lat easie to be drawn out and beaten into a thin plate a word most commonly
reference to Children as Manumission to servants according to the Civil Law namely a legal setting them free from the power of their fathers before the Magistrate Emanuel Hebr. God with us Emanuensis lat he that writes or doth businesse for another man a Secretary Emargination lat a term in Chirurgery signifying a clensing wounds or soares of the scruf that lieth about the brims Emasculation lat a taking away the force of manhood Embargo Span. a stop or arrest upon ships Emberweek in Latin Cineralia the week before Lent wherein by the ancient institution of the Church people were to fast and the Bishop used to sprinkle ashes upon their heads saying Remember O man that thou art ashes and to ashes shalt thou return Imber signifying in the Saxon tongue ashes whence our word embers cometh some say ember week is derived from the Greek word Hemerai i. dayes Embellish French to deck or beautifie Embezel to steal from the Italian word Invaligiare i. to put in a sack Emblem Greek a curious inlaying in wood or other material also an expressing a moral sentence by way of device or picture Emblements in Common-law signifie the profits of Land which hath been sowed Embolism Greek a casting in it is commonly used for the casting in of the day which is added to Leap year Embolned old word swelled Embossement or Emboucheur French a putting into the mouth Embost a Term in hunting when a Deer is so hard chac't that she foams at the mouth it comes from the Spanish word Dosembocar and is metaphorically taken for any kinde of wearinesse Embracer in Common-law is he that when a matter is in trial comes for reward to the bar being no Lawyer and speaks in favour of one of the parties Embrocation Ital. a bathing any part of the body in a liquor falling from aloft Embryon Greek the imperfect feature of a Childe unshap't in the mothers womb Embushment see Embossement Embuscade an Ambushment or secrete lying in wait Eme old word an Aunt Emendation lat a correcting or mending Emerald Span. a certain pretious stone of a green colour called in Latin Smaragdus Emergent lat rising up above water appearing from underneath any thing An Emergent occasion is taken for a business of great consequence Emetical Greek a term in Medicine belonging to those things which purge the body by vomit Emication lat a shining out Emigration lat a passing out of any place Emildon a Town in Northumberland where J. Duns called Scotus was born who for his obscure way of writing was stiled the subtile Doctor Eminence lat an excelling an appearing above others Emissary lat one sent abroad to spie or give intelligence Emission a throwing or sending out Emme the proper name of a woman some will have it to be the same with Amie others contract it from Elgiva which signifieth Helpgiver Emmot a little insect called a Pismire Emollient lat softning molifying or asswaging Emolument lat profit or benefit Emotion lat a moving out a stirring up also trouble of mind Cleop. Empaire French to diminish to make worse from the praeposition in and pire worse Empannel from the French word panne or panneaâ— i. a skin signifies to enter the names of the Jury into a parchment or roll which are summond to appear for the publick service Emparlance French in the Common Law is a petition in Court of a day of respite It is called in the Civil Law petitio induciarum Emphatical Greek uttered with a grace or emphasis which is a significant or intent expression of ones mind Emphyteutick Greek set out to be improved let out to farm Empirick Greek a Physitian which cures by receipts taken upon trust Emplastration lat an applying a plaister a dawbing also a graffing Emporetical Greek belonging to an Emporium i. e. a Mart Town or place for Faires and Markets Emprimed a term in hunting signifying a Harts forsaking the herd Emption lat a buying Empyraeal Greek fiery Empyraeal Heaven the highest Heaven or Seat of the Blessed Emucid lat mouldy Emulation lat envy or striving to exceed Emulgent lat stroaking Emulgent vein one of the branches of that hollow vein which goes to the reines and by which the reines do separate the urine from the blood and attract it Emulsion lat a stroaking also in physick it is a kind of Medicine made into a certain cream Emunctories lat certain kernelly places in the body by which the principal parts void their excrements or superfluities E N Enach in the practick of Scotland is a satisfaction for any crime or fault Enaluron a term in Heraldry is when a bordure is charged with any kinds of Birds Enamell to vary with little spots from the French word Maille a spot Enargy Greek cleernesse or evidence Encaustick Greek varnished or wrought with fire Enchace French to set in Gold Enchant French to conjure or invoke the Devil with certain strange words or verses Encheson a Law French word signifying the cause why any thing is done Encheiridion lat a small Book that one may clasp in ones hand Enclitick Greek enclining An Enclitick conjunction in Grammar is that which casts back the accent to the foregoing syllable Encombrance French a hindrance Encomiastick Greek belonging to an Encomium or speech made in praise of another Encrochment in Common Law is a pressing too far upon ones neighbours ground Encyclopaedie see Cyclopaedie Endammage French to hurt to damnifie Enditement in Common Law is a Bill of accusation for some offence exhibited against any one and by a Jury presented unto an Officer or Court that hath power to punish in the Civil Law it is called Accusation Endive a kind of herb so called Endorse a term in Heraldry being the fourth part of a Pallet see Pallet Endorsed see Indorsed Endowment in Law signifieth the bestowing or assuring of a dowr also a sending maintenance to a Vicar when the benefice is appropriated Endromick a long Irish Robe Endymion a certain Shepherd whom the Poets feign to have fallen in love with the Moon and that being cast into a perpetual sleep upon the top of Latmus Hill she every night stoopt down to steal a kiss from him Eneya in the practick of Scotland is the principal part of the Heritage which goes to the eldest son called in French l'aisne Energy Greek force or efficacy Enervation lat a weakning Enfeildchace a place in Middlesex where yet are to be seen the ruines of an old house the dwelling place heretofore of the Magnavills Earles of Essex from whom this Chace descended to the Bohuns Earles of Hereford and Essex Enfranchisment French the incorporating of any man into a society or body politick Engastrimuch Greek on that speakes out of the belly Engelbert Germ. bright Angel a proper name Englecery is taken contradistinct to Francigena which word used to comprehend every alien that was murdered upon which there was a mulct laid upon the Country where it was done unlesse Englecery was proved that is to
go into the wars Ferdinando a proper name of men called by the Spaniards Hernando by the Italians Ferando by the French Ferrant Some think it derived from the Saxon words Fred rand i. pure peace Others think that the Spaniards have for the sweeter sound drawn it from Bertrand i. fair and pure Ferdwit an acquitment of a murderer in the army Feretrius Jupiter so called a ferendis spoliis i. from spoiles taken in war Feriation lat a keeping holiday a ceasing from work idlenesse Ferine lat brutish beastly wild Ferit Ital. a blow Ferity lat salvagnesse brutishnesse Ferm or Farm a house or land or both taken by Indenture of Lease or Lease Paroll Fermanagh a County of Ireland in the Province of Vlster the people whereof were anciently called Erdini Fermentation lat a swelling with ferment or leaven also a working it is a word much used in Chymistry Ferocity lat fiercenesse Feronia an ancient heathen Goddesse a Goddess of the Woods Ferret from Forare to pierce or Furari to steal a little beast called in Latin Viverra Ferry a passage over the water from the Greek word Phero to carry Ferruginous lat like rust of iron of an iron colour Ferrumination lat a soldering together of mettals a word used in Chymistry Fertility lat fruitfulnesse Fervent or Fervid lat hot by metaphor eager or vehement Ferula an herb called in English Fennel Gyant Ferular lat a kind of chastising instrument called also a Palmer Fesspoint a term in Heraldry being a line going thorough the midst of the Escutcheon called the girdle of honour it comes from the Latin word fascia Festination lat a hastning or making speed Festivity lat mirth rejoycing solemnity Festucous lat having a tender sprig or branch Foetid lat smelling ill or stinking Fetise old word handsome Fetters is ofttimes used figuratively in Poems and Romances for Captivity or thraldom especially in an amorous sense Cleopat Fend Feed or Feid a combination of one Family against another being inflamed with hatred or revenge Feverfow an herb called Mothwort in Latin Febrifuga because it is good against a feaver Feversham a flourishing Town in Kent where King Althestane assembled the Nobles and learned men of his Kingdom to make Laws and where King Stephen founded an Abby for the Monks of Clugny in which he himself Maude his wife and Eustach his son were entombed Fewmetts a term in Hunting the dung of a Deer F I Fiants the dung of a Badger or Fox and all Vermine Fibrous lat full of Fibers which are the small strings or threads which hang about the roots of any plant also little strings about the Veins and Muscles of a body Fibulation lat a buttoning or joyning together Fictile lat made of earth Fiction lat a feigning or inventing Fictitious lat feined invented Fidicula the falling vulture Fidelity lat faithfulnesse Fidejussor lat a pledge or surety Fidius an ancient heathen God said to be the son of Iupiter he is called the God of faithfulnesse Fiduciary lat trusty also a Feoffee in trust Fierabras French fierce at arms Fieri facias a judicial Writ that lieth for him that hath recover'd in an action of debt or damages Fife a County of Scotland shooting far into the East between two arms of the Sea Forth Tau Fifteenth a certain tribute which used to be levied by Parliament and imposed upon every Citie or Borough through the Realm Figment lat a fiction or faigned tale Figurative lat spoken by a figure Filaceous lat made of thread or flax also full of filaments which are the small threads or strings about the Roots of Plants Filanders a sort of little Worms which breed in Hawks also Nets for wilde beasts Filazers French certain Officers belonging to the Common-pleas who make out all Original Processes real personal and mixt Filctale a kinde of entertainment made by Bayliffs for those of their hundreds for their gain it is also called Sothale File in Latin Filacium a thread or wyer whereon VVrits or other Exhibits in Courts are fastned also in Heraldry it is one of the modern wayes of differencing Coat-Armours Filial lat relating to a son A Fillet in Heraldrie is made or constituted by adding one line to the chief underneath it the content whereof is the fourth part of the chief Film a membrain or thin skin enwrapping the brain and several other parts of the body also the infant in the womb of which there are three sorts Chorion Amnios and Allantois Filtration lat a straining through a course cloath Fimashing the ordure of all sort of Deer Final lat having an end brought to an end Financer a receiver or teller in the Exchequer from the French word Finance wealth or treasure Fine a mulct or penalty also a formal conveyance of Land by acknowledging a perfect agreement before a Judge Fine capiendo pro terris a VVrit that lyeth for him who being committed to prison obtaineth favour for a summe of money Fine force a French word signifying absolute constraint Finite Philos. limited bounded Finours of gold or silver are those that purifie those metals by fire from the drosse Fire-boote an allowance to maintain competent fire for the use of the Tenant Firedrake a fiery meteor ingendred of a hot exhalation inflamed between two Clouds Firma in the practick of Scotland is the duty which the Tenant payes to his Landlord Firmament from the Latin Firmus i. e. solid the starry Heaven it is turned about the Chrystalline Heaven being both of an uniform motion finish their course in 250000 years which motion appears not but by the observation of sundry ages For 430 years before Christs time the first star in Aries was in the vernal intersection which still keeps that name though now removed almost 29 degrees so that in more then two thousand years the fixed stars have not travelled from VVest to East so much as one whole sign of the Zodiack Firmus a Roman Emperour of that vast strength that bearing himself up from any place with his arms and bearing an Anvil upon his breast he could endure the smiths beating upon it for a long time First fruits the profits of every spiritual living for one year in ancient time given to the Pope afterwards to the Prince Fiscal lat belonging to a fisque i. e. a Treasury or Exchequer Fishing or Splicing a Term used in Masts Cables or in any Timber cut like wedges at one end and fastned together Fissure lat a cleft or division Fistulary lat belonging to a pipe or to a disease called Fistula which is a kind of Ulcer eating into the body with a long narrow passage Fitched from the Lat. Figere a Term in Blazon as a Crosse Fitched i. e. sharp at the end Fitz Fr. Fils a word commonly added to the sirnames of several great families of this Nation descended from the Norman race as Fitz-Herbert Fitz-Walter i. e. the son of Herbert or the son of Walter it being
Latin Interpolator one that cleanseth old Apparel to sell again Frisia one of the seven United Provinces called Friezland Frithsoken a surety or defence from the Saxon words Frid i. e. peace and Socen i. e. to seek Fritiniency lat the chirping of a swallow Frivolous lat vain of little worth Frize a Term in Architecture the garnishing of the upper end of a pillar Frondosity Latin a flourishing with green leaves being just under the architrave Frontal lat belonging to the forehead also used substantively for an attire of the forehead called also a frontlet Frontispiece lat the forefront of a house also a picture placet before any book Frontiers the borders or limits of any place Frontiniack a kinde of sweet luscious French wine Frontstall a part of a horses bridle Frote old word to rub The Frounce a disease in a hawks tongues called in French Barbillon Fructifie lat to bring forth fruit Frugality lat thriftinesse sparingnesse in expences A Fruggin a Fork to stir about the fuel in an Oven from the French word Fourgon an Oven Fork Fruitery French a place for fruit Frutiges lat branched work or the representation of fruit in Sculpture or painting Frumenty pottage made of wheat from the Latin word Frumentum i. e. wheat Frustration lat a making vain a deceiving In Astrology it is used when a light Planet would come to a Conjunction with one more heavy and before it doth accomplish it the more weighty Planet is joyned with another Frustulent lat full of Frusta or small pieces Frutication lat a sprouting or shooting forth of young branches Fryth old word wood F U Fucation lat a mending the complexion by drugs or artificial colours Fugacity lat aptnesse to fly way Fugalia lat certain feasts celebrated by the ancient Romans in remembrance of the expulsion of Kings out of Rome Fugation lat a putting to flight Fugne French a Term in Musick when two parts answer one the other in the same point Fugitive goods the goods of a fugitive or him that flies away for felony which are forfeit to the King or State Fuir or Fuer en feit is when a man doth corporally fly Fuer en ley is when being called in the County he appeareth not untill he be outlawed Fulbert Sax. full bright a proper name Fulgidity or Fulgency lat glistringnesse or brightnesse Fulguration lat a lightning or flashing of fire in the Clouds which precedes the Thunder Fulfremed Saxon perfect Fulians certain Monks of the Order of St. Bernard Fuliginous Latin sooty or full of smoak Fullonical lat pertaining to a Fuller or scourer of cloath Fulmination lat a striking with lightning also metaphorically taken for threatning Fulvid lat of a kinde of dusky colour Fumets by the hunters used for the ordure of an Hart. Fâ—midity lat smoakinesse Fumigation lat a perfuming with the smoak of sweet wood Fumitory a kinde of Herb called in Spanish Palomilla Funambulatour lat a Dancer on the Ropes Function lat the performance or exercise of any duty or office Funditour lat a slinger or darter Funebrous lat sad mournfull relating to Funerals Funestation lat a polluting with a dead body Fungosity lat spunginesse or a being thin and full of holes like a Mushrom Funnel an instrument very small at one end to convey liquors into any narrow-mouthed vessel Furacity lat an inclination to steal or pilfer Furbish French to polish or make bright Furcation lat a putting into the fashion of a fork Furies faigned by the Poets to be the three daughters of Acheron and night Alecto Megaera and Tisiphone whose office was to torment the minds of transgressours they possest Orestes for a while but afterwards being appeased they were called Eumenides Furibund lat mad or raging Furina a Goddesse among the Romans who was held to be the patronesse of theeves Furlong a certain measure containing 20 poles in length being the eighth part of a mile It is also taken for a perch or the eighth part of an acre of land Furnivalls an ancient Family Lords of Fernham in Buckinghamshire who hold their Lands by this Tenure namely to find the King upon his Coronation day a glove for his right hand and to support his right arm while he holds his Scepter Furole French a kind of little Meteor appearing in the night by some called St. Hermes fire Furres which are of several sorts as Sables Lucerns Genets Foines Martens Minivers Fitch Shankes Calabre See in their proper places Furring in Navigation is a ripping off the first planks of a ship and putting other timbers upon the first and so putting on the planks upon the timbers which they call plank upon plank Furtive lat given to stealing or done by stealth Fusibility lat aptness or easiness to be melted Fusil lat a spindle also a term in Heraldry being the resemblance of a spindle in a Coat of Arms. Fusion lat a melting Fustian in Latin Xylinum a kind of stuff made of the down of a certain fruit growing in the upper part of Aegypt Futility lat vanity lightness Futtocks those compassing timbers which are scarfed upon the ground timbers and give breadth to a ship Future lat that which is to come F Y Fyre levin old word lightning G A GAbala a Town of Syria Cava which is now called Gibel or Mâ—rgad Gabardine a kind of rough Cassock like an Irish mantle Gabberies French mockeries gibings wilie deceits Gabel French any kind of tribute or impost Gabion a kind of fortification made of baskets filled with dirt Gable end of a house a term in Architecture signifying the top of a house Some take it for the fore part or frontispiece called also Delicia Gabrantovici the name of an ancient people of Brittain who inhabited some part of Yorkshire Gabriel the name of the Angel that appeared to the Virgin Mary signifying in Hebrew strong with God Gabrosentum an ancient frontier station of the Romans kept by the second Band of the Thracians it is thought to have stood in that part of the Bishoprick of Durham and Northumberland where 〈◊〉 Newcastle and Gateshead stand Gaddefly a certain Insect which stings cattel called also a Brie Gades two Islands lying westward beyond the Streights by some called Hercules his Pillars Gage in Common Law signifieth a pawn or surety also to gage deliverance or to wage deliverance signifieth to put in surety Gage a ship to stick a naile into a pole and put it down by the rudder thereby to know how much water the ship draws Gaging rod an instrument to measure any vessel of liquid stuff Gaiety French chearfulness gallantry Cleopatra Some say it is derived from the Latin word Gaudeo to rejoyce Gainage in Common Law is Land held of the baser kind of sokemen or villeines Gainesborough a Town in Lincolnshire where anciently the Danish ships lay at rode and where Suene Tiugskege a Danish Tyrant after he had miserably harrassed the Country was stabbed by an unknown man Galactite
towed along some Channel Halo Greek a circle about the Moon and others of the Stars Halonesus an Island in the Aegean Sea which was defended by women when all the men were slain To make Halt French to make a stop a term of War Hallyattes a King of Lydia and father to Croesus who was overcome by Cyrus Halymote see Healgemote Hamadryades Greek wood-nimphs Hamburg the cheif City of Lower Saxony so called from Jupiter Hamon there worshipped Hames two crooked pieces of wood which encompasse a horse-collar from the Ham of the leg which is crooked or the Latin word hamus a hook Hamkin a kind of pudding Hamling of dogs see expeditating Hamlet a dwelling house a diminutive from the Dutch word Ham i. home Hammocks hanging beds used in ships Hampton-Court a Palace belonging to the Kings of England standing in Middlesex upon the River Thames it was built in a very costly and magnificent manner by Cardinal Wolsey and finisht by King Henry the eighth Hankwit or Hangwit Sax. a theif escaped out of custody Hannibal a great Captain of the Carthaginians who having long made war with the Romans was beaten by Scipio and in the end poisoned himself the word signifies in the Punic tongue Gracious Lord. Hanno a Carthaginian who seeking to make himself master of Carthage was at length taken and had his eyes put out Hannonia or Haynault one of the 17 Provinces of the Low Countries Hanselines upper sloppes Chaucer Hanse-towns certain Towns in Germany as Hambourg Magdenbourg Lubeck c. being the principal seates of the Dutch Merchants Hans signifying in the French tongue a Society or Corporation of Merchants Hansel Dutch the first money that is bestowed with a Tradesman in a morning Hans-en-kelder a Dutch word signifying Jack in the Cellar it is commonly taken for a child in the mothers belly Hansiatick belonging to the Hanse Towns Hanten old word they use or accustom Haphertlet a kind of course coverâ—ed for a bed Haquebut French the same as Harquebuse Haracana or Herocane a violent whirlwind or tempest which hapneth once in 9 years Some say it comes from the Spanish word Arancar to pull up by the roots Harald or Herauld French quasi herus altus i. high-master is an Officer whose imployment is to denounce war or proclaim peace to judge and examine Gentlemens Arms to marshal the Solemnities at a Princes Coronation and such like Harangue French a Speech or Oration Harase French to tire out to weary to disquiet Harbinger from the Dutch words her benghen i. hither keep an officer in a Princes Court that alotteth those of the household their lodgings in time of progresse but vulgarly taken for any one that goeth before and provideth lodgeing Harbour a Hart is said to Harbour when it goes to rest Harelip a lip cloven like a Hares lip Harepipe a snare made of a piece of elder or cane to catch a Hare with Hariant or Hauriant in Heraldry is when a fish is represented standing upright Hariolation lat a southsaying Harlot or Arletta Concubine to Robert Duke of Nâ—rmandy and mother to William the Conquerour in disgrace of whom all whores came to be called Harlots Harman a proper name of men signifying in Dutch the General of an Army answerable to the Greek Polemarchus Harmodius and Aristogeiton two famous conspiratours against Hipparchus the Tyrant of Athens Harmonia the daughter of Mars and Venus and the wife of Cadmus to her is attributed by some the first invention of Musical Harmony Harmonides a Trojan whom Minerva inspired with all kind of manufacture Harmonical or Harmonious full of Harmony i. musical consent or agreement Harold see Harald Harpalice the daughter of Lycurgus she was a great huntresse and hearing that her father was taken prisoner by the Getans rescued him by force of arms Harpe the name of the Fauchion wherewith Mercury slew Argos and Pâ—rseus Medusa Harping-Irons certain Irons to strike great fish withal being at one end like a barbed arrow and having at the other end a cord Harpings the breadth of a ship at the bow Harpocrates an Image used in the ceremonies of Serapis and Isis made with one hand upon his mouth and called by the Aegyptians the god of silence Harpyes the three daughters of Pontus and Terra Aello Celaeno and Ocypete they were part women and part birds having claws like vultures Homer saith that upon Celaeno whom he calls Podarges Zephyrus begat Balius and Xanthus the horses of Achilles Hart in the Forrest Laws is a Stag of 5 years old if having been hunted by the King or Queen he escape alive he is called a Hart royal Hart-hall a place for Students in the University of Oxford built by Water Stapleton Bishop of Exceter together with Exceter Colledge in the time of King Edward the second who in imitation of him built Oriall Colledge and St. Mary Hall Hatches of a ship are trap-doors to let things down into the hold they are also called scutles Hauberk or Haubert French a coat of maile Havelock a certain Danish foundling of the Royal blood who as it is reported was fosterd by one Grime a Merchant and from a skullen in the Kings kitchin was for his valour and conduct in Military affairs promoted to the maâ—riage of the Kings daughter Havering a Town in Essex an ancient retiring place of the Kings of England so called from the fabulous conceit of a ring delivered by a Pilgrim as sent from St. John Baptist to King Edward the Confessour Haunt a term in hunting the walk of a Deer or the place of his ordinary passage in French Enceinte Hauriant see Hariant Hauselines or Hanselines old word breeches or slops Haw a hedge from the French word Hay also an old word signifying black also a disease in the eye Haward or Hayward a keeper of the common Heard of the Town who is to look that they neither break nor crop hedges from the French words Hay a hedge and Garde custody Hawise a proper name of women See Avice Hawkers certain deceitful people that go up and down from place to place buying and selling old brasse or pewter which ought to be uttered in open market Hawlkes old word corners Hawten old word insolent Hawthorn white thorn from Haegdoren Haeg in Dutch signifying white Hazard or Hasard the ace of the dice metaphorically any doubtful event Hay a Town in Brecknockshire called in Brittish Trekethle i. a Town in a Grove of Hazel-trees it was formerly a very flourishing place till ruined and depopulated by that arch rebell Owen Glendowerdwy Hayboot signifieth in common Law a permission to take thorns to make or repair hedges Hayn old word hatred H E Headborow the chief of the frank pledge the same as Constable or Tithingman from heord i. head and borhe i. pledge Heafling Sax. a captive Heafod Sax. a head Healgemote or Halymote a Saxon word signifying a Court-baron or meeting of the Tenants in one Hall Hearse an empty Tomb erected for the honour of
fair buildings by Michael de la Pool Earle of Suffolk This Town is very well accomodated for Ships and Merchandize Hull in Navigation is taken for the body of a ship without masts sailes or yards Hulling is when a ship at sea hath taken in all her sailes in calm weather Hulstred old word hidden Humanity lat the nature and condition of man also gentlenesse mildnesse Humane or curteous Signs are Gemini Virgo Libra Aquarius Humber a great River or rather an arm of the sea in Yorkshire Humectation lat a moistning Humidity lat moistness Humiliates a certain religious Order of men so called from Humiliare lat to humble or bring low because they led very strict or mortified lives they were instituted in the year 1166. Humorist lat one that is fantastick or full of humours Humour lat moisture also a mans phancy or disposition The four predominate humours in a mans body are blood choler flegme and melancholy Humfrey or Humfred the proper name of a man signifying in Dutch Houspeace Hundred a part of a Shire consisting of ten tithings each tithing consisting of ten housholds called in Latin Decennae Hundreders men empanelled of a Jury upon any controversie of land dwelling within the Hundred where the land lieth Hundrelagh the Hundred Court from which all the officers of the Kings Forrest were freed Hungaria the Kingdom of Hungary divided into two parts by the River Danubius it was anciently called Pannonia Hunnes a people of Scythia who in the time of the Emperour Valentinian over-run all Italy and Gallia but at last overcome by the prayers of Pope Leo they retired themselves into Hungary Huntington the chief Town of Huntintonshire in the publick seale called Huntersdune i. the hill of Hunters alluding to which name Leland calls it in Latin Venantodunum near unto the bridge is to be seen yet the plot of a Castle built by K. Edward the Elder in the year 917 and by K. Henry the second demolished to put an end to the contention which the Scottish men and the St. Lizes had so often had about it Hurlebats or Whirlebats used among the ancients called in Latin Caestus Hurlers certain great stones in Cornwall which the people thereabout perswade themselves to have been in times past men transformed into stones for prophaning the Sabbath Day with hurling of the Ball. Hurleth old word maketh a noise Huscarles a name given in ancient times to those that were gatherers of the Danish tribute Husfastene in some of the Statutes is taken for him that holdeth house and land Hustings the principal and highest Court of London it cometh from the French word Haulser i. to lift up H Y Hyacynthus a youth who being beloved of Apollo and playing with him at a play called Discus Zephyrus who was slighted by Hyacinthus blew the Discus thrown by Apollo full upon Hyacinthus his head and killed him which mischance Apollo lamenting turned him into a flower called a Jacinth vulgarly Crowtoes There is also a pretious stone called a Hyacinth or Jacinth being of a waterish colour Hyades the seven daughters of Atlas by his wife Aethra they were called Ambrosia Eudoxa Pasithoe Corone Plexauris Pytho and Tyche who lamenting their brother Hyas devoured by a Lion were taken up into Heaven by Jupiter and changed into Stars Hyaline Greek of a colour like glasse Hybernall lat belonging to the winter-season Hybla a mountain of Sicily famous for its Bees and for the abundance of Time which grew there Hybreas a famous Orator born in Nylassus a City of Caria who was advanced to be chief Governour of that City under Euthydamus Prince of Caria but when Labienus came against that Country he so incensed him by saying he was Emperour of Caria that he destroyed the City Hydra a monstrous Serpent bred in the Lake of Lerna it was feigned to have a hundred heads and was at last slaine by Hercules also a celestial constellation Hydragogy Greek a conveying of water by furrows and trenches from one place to another Hydragogues are medicins that are prepared to draw forth the water from any Hydropical parts Hydrargyrous Greek belonging to Quicksilver Hydraulicks Greek certain water-works whereby musick is made by the running of waters Hydrography Greek a description of waters Hydromancy Greek a kind of divination by waters Hydromel Greek a kind of drink made of honey by some called Metheglin Hydrophoby Greek a certain disease caused by melancholy which causeth in those that are affected with it an extream dread of waters Hydropick Greek troubled with a certain disease called the Dropsie Hyemal lat bleak or winterly Hyena lat a beast like a wolf which some say changeth Sex often and counterfeiteth the voice of a man Hylâ—s the son of Theodamas King of Maeonia whom Hercules took away by force and carryed him with him in the Expedition to Colchos but Hercules going on shore about Mysia sent him for water to the River Ascanius and the Nimphs of the River being in love with him pulled him in so that Hercules long expected him and hearing no news of him left the Argonauts and wandred up and down the Wood for a long time in quest of him Hyleg is that Planet or place in Heaven whereby being directed by his or its digression we judge of the life or state of any person Hyllus the son of Hercules by Deianira he being driven out of his City by Eurystheus fled to Athens and there built a Temple to Misericordia the Goddesse of Pitty Hymen or Hymenaeus son of Bacchus and Venus he was the first that instituted Marriage and therefore by some called the god of Marriage he hath that name from a thin skin called in Greek hymen which is within the secret parts of a woman and is said to be a note of Virginity Hymne Greek a spiritual Song or Psalm sung to the praise of God Hypallage Greek a certain figure wherein the order of words is contrary to the meaning of them in construction Hyperbolical Greek spoken by way of Hyperbole i. a figure wherein an expression goes beyond truth either by way of excess or diminution Hyperboreans a certain Northern people some say dwelling under the North Pole others say they are a people of Scythia Hyperion the son of Caelus and brother of Saturn he is thought by some to be the first that found out the motion of the Stars and is oftimes mentioned in Poetry for the same with the Sun Hypermeter Greek a Verse that hath a syllable above its ordinary measure Hypermnestra one of the 50 daughters of Danaus they being commanded to kill their Husbands the 50 sons of Aegyptus she onely of all the sisters saved her Husband Lynceus who afterwards killed Danaus Hyperphysical Greek supernaturall Hypocondriacal Greek subject to melancholy because under the hypocondria or sides of the upper part of the belly lie the Liver and Spleen which are the seat of melancholy Hypocritical Greek belonging to a Hypocrite i. e. a dissembler
breathing between Interstitial lat having an interstice or space between Intertexture lat a weaving between Interval lat a distance or space either of place or time Intervenient lat coming between Intervert lat to turn upside down also to beguile or deceitfully to take away a thing committed to any ones trust Intervigilation lat a watching between whiles Intestable lat uncapable by the Law to make any Will or be taken for a witnesse Intestine lat inward lying within the entrailes Inthronization lat a placing upon a Throne or Seat of Majesty Intimation lat a signifying or secret declaring Intimidation lat a making timorous or fearful Intinction lat a dying a dipping into any coloured liquor Intire lat whole or sound Intitulation lat an intiteling an adding a title unto any thing Intollerable lat not to be born or endured Intonation lat a thundering or making a terrible noise Intoxication lat a poisoning or envenoming Intractable lat not to be managed or trained unmanageable Intrado Spanish an entrance also a yearly revenue Intraneous lat inward Intricacy or Intrique lat and Fr. an intanglednesse incumbrance or winding like a labyrinth Intrinsecal lat inward or secret Introduction lat a leading in also a beginning or preface to any discourse Introgression lat a going in Intromission lat a sending inward †Introruption lat a breaking in a rushing in by violence †Introversion lat a turning upside down also a turning ones thoughts within a looking a word used in practical Divinity Intrusion lat a wrongful or unmannerly thrusting in Intuition lat a clear seeing into a distinct beholding Intumescence lat a swelling or rising up into a heap Intumulation lat a throwing a heap upon a burying Invagination lat a putting into a sheath or scabbard Invalid lat of no force strength or value Invasion lat an assailing or setting upon anothers right or dominions Invecked from the Latin Invehere a term in Blazon as a bordure Invecked is when the line of which the bordure is made inverts its points not toward the field but into it self Invection lat a carrying in or against Invective lat railing sharp bitter in expressions as it were violently carried on against any one Inveigle to allure or intice from the Dutch word avanglen i. to cast alluring eyes Invellop see Envelope Inventory lat a certain writing wherein is contained a Catalogue or reckoning up of the Goods Chattels of a deceased party which are to be prized or valued by sufficient men and exhibited to the Ordinary Inversion lat a turning the inside out a changing the order of things or words Invest lat to give possession which used to be done by delivering the Tenant a rod and administring him an Oath also to instal with any honour or dignity Investigation lat a making diligent search or inquiry Investiture lat a giving possession an endowing with honour Inveterate lat grown old rooted and setled by long custome Invigilation lat a carefull watching a diligent over-seeing Invigorate to inspire vigour life and spirit Invincible lat not to be conquered or overcome Inviolable lat not to be violated or broken Inviron French to encompasse Invisible lat not to be seen or discerned Invitation lat an inviting bidding or calling unto Inumbration lat a casting a shadow upon Inunction lat an anointing thoroughly Inundation lat an overflowing with water Invocation lat an invoking or calling upon Involation lat a flying into or a flying upon Involve lat to wrap or fold in to entangle or overwhelm Involuntarie lat unwilling Inurbanitie lat incivility want of courtesie or affability Inure or Enure to accustome also in Common-law it signifieth to take effect or be available Inusitate lat not accustomed unwonted Inutility lat unprofitablenesse Invulnerable lat not to be wounded J O Io the daughter of Inachus King of the Argives she being beloved of Jupiter was transformed into a Cow that she might not be known of Juno who neverthelesse suspecting caused her to be watch't by Argus who had many eyes but Argus being slain by Mercury Juno sent a Gadfly to sting her which made her run up and down restlesse till at length she arrived at Aegypt where being restored to her former shape she was married to Osiris and called Isis. Joab Hebr. Fatherhood Joachim an Hebrew proper name signifying preparation of the Lord. Joan a proper name of women answerable to that of John in men it was the name of several great Queens as those of Aragon and Naples Joannitiques a certain order of Monks that wear the figure of a Chalice upon their breasts Job Hebr. sighing or sorrowing Joblin French a sot or gull Jocasta the daughter of Creon King of Thebes and the wife of Laius after whose death she was married unknowingly to her son Oedipus to whom she brought forth Eteocles and Polynices who slaying one another in a contest about the Kingdom she killed her self for grief Joculatory or Jocous lat jesting sportive done or spoken in jest Jocund in Latin Jucundus chearfull pleasant or joyfull from Jocus i. a jest John a proper name signifying in Hebrew gracious there have been divers great Kings and other famous men of this name as Kings of England Scotland Spain and Portugal 23 Popes of Rome also Joannes Hircanus a famous Captain of the Jews who conquered Samaria Idumaea and a great part of Syria Joannes Acutus or Hackwood an English-man who performed several great martial exploits in Italy under the Dukes of Milain Joannes Guttenberg a German who invented the Art of printing this name was anciently pronounced Juon Joinder in Common-law is the coupling of two in a suite one against another Joyning-issue a Term in Common-law the referring a point of a matter depending in suite to the tryal of the Jury Joynt-Tenants in Common-law are those that hold Lands or Tenements by one Title or without partition Joynture a Term in Law being a Covenant whereby a husband assureth unto his wife in respect of marriage lands or Tenements for Term of her life or otherwise Jolaus the Nephew of Hercules he drove his Unkles Chariot when he fought against Cycnus the son of Mars afterwards when he grew old he was restored to youth by the prayers of Hercules Jollitrin Fr. a youngster or young Gallant Jonas a proper name signifying in Hebrew a Dove Jonathan another Hebrew name signifying the gift of God Joncade French a certain kinde of spoon meat Ionia a Countrey of Asia the lesse having twelve great Cities whereof Miletus and Ephesus were the chief the inhabitants of this Countrey descended anciently from the Greeks whence their language was called the Ionick Dialect Ionick Order in Architecture see Corinthian Jopaean a certain expression used in Hymnes or songs of rejoycing Jopa◠an African King who was one of those that sought to have married Dido he was a great Musician and sung in verse of the course of the Moon and the motion of the Stars Jordan
Lawn see Laund A Lax a kinde of fish without â—ones Laxation lat a loosening easing or setting free Laxity lat loosenesse Lay French a song Lazaret Ital. an Hospital a spittle for Lazers or Lepers Lazarus Hebr. Lords help Lazule a kinde of Azure or blewish stone much used in Physick L E Leach old word a Physitian A league a certain proportion of ground in length onely consisting of about two or three miles it is called in Latin Leuco from the Greek word Leucos i. e. white because formerly the end of every league used to be noted with a white stone whence ad primum aut secundum lapidem ab urbe at the first or second stone from the Citie was as much as to say one or two leagues from the Citie League is also derived from the Latin word Ligare and signifieth an agreement Pact or Covenant Leafdian or Hleafdian Sax. a Lady Leam a line to hold a Dogge in it is also called a Leash Leander a noble youth of Abydos a Town in Asia situated upon the shore of the Hellespont he being in love with Hero one of Venus Nuns who dwelt in Sestos a Town of the opposite bank used to swim over to her in the night time which having done several times without danger at length in his passage over he was orewhelmed by a storm and drowned in the Hellespont Learchus the son of Athamas King of Thâ—bes and Ino the daughter of Cadmus he was slain by his father who in a raging madnesse took him for a Lyons whelp whereupon Ino fled with her other son Melicerta both of them cast themselves into the Sea and were changed into Sea gods and called by the Greeks Leucothea Paloemon by the Latins Matuta Portumnus Lease a word used in Common-law and signifieth a demising or letting of Lands or Tenements or right of a Rent unto another for term of years or of life or for a Rent reserved if it be in writing it is called a Lease by indenture if by word of mouth a Lease Parole the party that letteth the Lease is called the Leassour the party that taketh it the Leassee being derived from the French word Laisser i. to leave or permit Leash see Lâ—am Leasungs or Leasings Sax. lies Leaveret French Diminutive a young Hare Lecanomancy Greek a divining by water in a Bason Lectern a kinde of Desk used in Churches Lectistern lat the setting out and adorning of a bed for a Compotation or Banquet a custome used by the ancients at their solemne feasts who also used to rear the images of their Gods upon the Pillow 's Lecturer or Lectour lat a publick Professour a Reader of Lectures i. e. certain portions of an Author or Science read in the publick Schools Leda the wife of Thestius and the daughter of Tyndarus King of Laconia she being got with Childe by Jupiter who to deceive her transformed himself into a Swan brought forth two Eggs out of one of which was born Pollux and Helena out of the other Castor and Clytemnestra Ledors French reproaches reviling Terms Leed or Lide an old word signifying the moneth of March whence Cow-hides are called Lide pilles Leeds a Castle in Kent which Barthâ—lomew Lord Baldismer fortified against King Edward the second who had freely given it him whereupon he lost his life also a place in York-shire where Oswy King of Northumberland overthrew Penda the Mercian The Leer of a Deer a Term among Hunters the place wherein he lies to dry himself after he hath been wet by the dew Leero see Lyrick Leet Sax. a Law-day whence Court Leet is a Court or Jurisdiction containing the third part of a Sâ—ire and comprehending three or four wapen-takes or hundreds the Leets were called by the Romans Fasti wherein the Praetâ—r might lawfully keep Court and administer Justice which was not done without the speaking of these three words Do Diâ—o Addico i. e. I give viz. way to actions and suites I speak viz. the Law I Judge viz. matters and men Legality lat lawfulnesse an observing of the Law Legatary lat one to whom a Legacy is bequeathed Legation lat the sending of a message or embassage Legate lat an Oratour or Ambassadour to any Prince Legend or Legendary French the Title of a book containing the lives of the Saints also words graven about the edge of a piece of Coyn. Legeolium the ancient name of a Town in York-shire vulgarly called Castleford where in old times the Citizens of York slew many of King Ethelreds army Legerdemain French as it were light of hand cousenage or jugling tricks Legion lat a Company of Souldiers among the ancient Romans consisting of three or four thousand foot and three or four hundred horse afterwards being increased to six thousand foot and six hundred horse every ordinary foot Legion consisting of ten Cohorts every Cohort of three Maniples every Maniple of two Centuries each Century of a 100 men likewise every horse Legion contained six Turmae or Troupes every Troup ten Decuries and every Decâ—ry ten men also there are in every Legion four Orders of Souldiers the Triariâ— the Principes the Hastati or Spearmen the Velites or light-armed Legionary lat belonging to a Legion Legislative lat having authority to make or give Laws Legislatour lat a Law-giver Legist lat a Lawyer Legitimate lat lawfull done according to Law and right Leguminous lat belonging to pulse Leicester the chief Citie of Leicestershire called also Legeocester Leogora and Legâ—cestria this Citie was besieged by King Henry the third when Earle Robert rebelled against him and the Wall round about it utterly demolish't Leinster a Province in Ireland containing these following Counties Kilkenny Caerbogh Queens County Kings County Kildare Weshford Dublin Leman a Concubine or Catamite Pullus Jovis Latin some say it comes from the French word Lâ— mignon or Leyman as it were ly by man Lemannus the Lake Leman upon which stands the Citie of Geneva Lemnos an Island in the Aegean Sea famous for the fall of Vulcan who by reason of his deformity being thrown down from heaven as soon as he was born hapned to light in this place whence he was called the Lemnian God this Island was originally known by the name of Hipsipylaea from a daughter of Thoas of that name who was Queen thereof Lemster a Town of Herefordshire so called q. Leonminster from a Lyon that appeared to a certain religious man as some have fabled others more probably derive it from a Church of Nuns built by Merwalck a King of the â—ercians for those which we call Nuns the ancient Brittains termed Leans some there are that derive it from Line whereof the best sort groweth there this Town is now adayes very famous for Wool which is called Lemster Ore it was defaced by W. de Breosa Lord of Brecknock when he revolted from King John Lemures lat certain spirits or apparitions vulgarly called Hobgoblins Lenity lat mildnesse softnesse gentlenesse Lenitive or
as far as the Mountain Taurus also Arcadia was heretofore so called from Lycaon the King thereof Lyceum the name of a School which Cicero erected at his Mannor of Tusculum calling it so after the name of Aristotles School near Athens Lycomedes a King of the Island Scyrus by whom Achilles being intertained before he went to the Trojan War and conversing with his daughters in womans apparel he got one of them called Deidamia with Childe and begat Pyrrhus Lycurgus the son of Polydectes and King of Sparta after the death of his brother Eunomus but he soon resigned up the Crown to Charilaus his brothers son and having made wholesome laws for the good of the Common-wealth which were confirmed by the approbation of the Delphic Oracle he afterwards retired himself to Cyrrha where at length he slew himself and had a Temple built him and Divine honours given bim by the Lacedaemonians also the name of a King of Thrace who proceeded so violently against Bacchus that he forced him to retire himself to Naxus and would have caused all the Vines in his Kingdom to be rooted up that no sacrifice might be made to him but ere he had effected his design he fell mad and cut off his own legs Lycus a King of Boeotia who married Antiope the daughter of Nycteus but she being got with Childe by Jupiter in the form of a Satyr he put her away and married Dirce. See more in Dirce and Amphyon also a King of Lybia who using to sacrifice his Guests had intended the same thing towards Diomede but Callirroe the daughter of Lycus falling in love with him delivered him out of Chains and being afterwards neglected by him hanged her self for grief Lydia a Christian name of divers women from the Countrey so called Lydia a Kingdom of Asia the lesse so called from Lydus the son of Atys who perceiving the people grow too numerous for the Countrey resolved to send out one of his sons to whose lot it should fall to plant a Colony in some other place so that it falling to Tyrrenus his lot he went out with a great multitude of Lydians and choosing out a part of Italie which lieth upon the Sea-side he called it from his own name Tyrrhenum his brother Lydus tarrying at home succeeded his father Atys in the Kingdom and called it from his own name Lydia whereas before it was called Maeonia Lydford Law a certain Law whereby they first hang a man and afterwards indite him Lymphatick lat mad distracted as it were by seeing the likenesse of a Nymph in the water from Lympha i. water Lynceus the son of Apareus and one of the Argonauts he was reported to be so quick-sighted that he could see through stone walls even to the very deep it self and that he could discern the Moon in her last quarter and the first the very same day in the signe of Aries whence a sharp-sighted man is proverbially called a Lynceus also Lynceus and Idas were two brothers who fought with Castor and Pollux about the two daughters of Leucippus Castor fell by the hand of Lynceus Lynceus by the hand of Pollux Idas going about to slay Pollux was strook with Thunder from Heaven Lyncus a King of Scythia who going about to kill Triptolemus his Guest as he lay asleep that he might gain to himself the glory of inventing the use of Corn was changed by Ceres into a beast called Lynx or Ounce Lyndus a Citie of Rhodes famous for the solemne sacrifices which in old time were performed there to Hercules Lyra one of the celestial Aâ—â—orismes which the Poets feigned to be Arions Harp Lyrick verses or songs songs composed to the Lyre or Harp whence we say vulgarly playing Leero-way on the Viol which is corruptly used for Lyra-way i. e. Harp-way Lysander a Captain of the Lecedaemonians who overcame the Athenians under the command of Conon in a very great battel Lysidice the daughter of Pelops she was married to Electryon and brought forth Alckmena the mother of Hercules Lysimachus the son of Agathocles and one of the chief Captains of Alexander the Great he was thrown to a Lyon to be devoured by Alexanders command for hearing Callâ—â—thenes the Philosopher after he was in Chains but he wrapping his Garment about his hands thrust them into the Lyons mouth and pulling out his tongue killed him after Alexanders death he had the Government of Thrace Lysippe see Iphianassa Lysius one of the sirnames of Bacchus to whom under that name the Boeotians consecrated a Temple because by his help they overcame the Thracians by whom they had been set upon before and beaten M A MAbel the Christian name of divers women in Latin Mabilia from Amabilis i. lovely Mac an Irish word signifying as much as son in English or fitz in Welsh Macareus the son of Aeolus who got his sister Canace with child which Aeolus coming to discover by hearing the child cry sent Canace a sword privately bidding her do with it as she deserved best whereupon she killed her self and Macareus fleeing to Delphos was made a Priest of Apollo Macaleb a kind of Pomander or bastard Coral whose berries are black and shining and serve for Bracelets Macaronique French a confused huddle of divers things jumbled together Macarons Ital. lumps of boiled paste strewed over with sugar or spice a dish much used by the Italians but here they are commonly compounded of Almonds Sugar Rose-water and Musk. Macedonia a large Country of Europe heretofore famous for being governed by two great Kings Philip of Macedon and Alexander the Great it was anciently called Aemathia and Aemonia now Romelli Macegrefs those that buy and sell stollen flesh Macellarious lat belonging to a shambles Maceration lat a mortifying or bringing low also a steeping in liquor Machaon a famous Physitian the son of Aesculapius and Arsinâ—e he was slain at the wars of Troy by Euripilus Machiavilian belonging unto Machiavill a famous Historian and Polititian of Florence whence it is commonly used for subtile or well verst in State-policy Machination lat a plotting contriving or devising from Machina an Engin or Instrument of war but used also for a device or invention Macilent lat thin lean fallen of ones flesh Mackerell or Maquerell French a kind of fish so called from the great company of spots it hath in Latin Scombrus it is also used for a pander or procurer Macritude lat leannesse Macrobii a certain people of Aethiopia so called from the long life they live Macrocosme Greek the greater being taken contradistinct to the Microcosme or lesser world which is man Macrology lat a figure among Rhetoricians being a speech containing more words than are just necessary Mactation lat a killing or committing slaughter Maculation lat a staining or defiling with spots Madefaction lat a moistning or wetting Madidity or Madour lat moistness or wetness Madder a kind of plant with whose root being of a red colour they use to dye wool Madoc an
small a little fish otherwise called a Cackrel in Latin Minimus Menoecus a Theban youth the son of Creon he was so zealous for the safety of his Countrey that when the Oracle had foretold that the Citie which was besieg'd by the Argives could not be saved unlesse the last of the race of Cadmus would voluntarily kill himself he slew himself with his own sword Mensal lat belonging to a table Mension lat a measuring Menstruosity lat the abounding of womens monethly flowers Mensuration lat the same as Mension or measuring Mental lat kept in the mind whence mental reservation a speaking something and concealing the rest Menteith the name of a Country in the south part of Scotland Mentition lat a lying or forging tales Mera the daughter of Praetus and Antia she being a great Huntresse and following Diana in the Woods was ravisht by Jupiter who lay with her in the shape of Diana whereupon the goddesse shot her to death with one of her arrows and afterwards turning her into a dog she placed her among the heavenly Constellations also the name of Icarius his dog See Icarius Meracity lat a being pure and without mixture Menker the jaw of the Whale Meraud the Christian name of divers women from the pretious stone called the Emerauld Mercature lat a buying trading or merchandizing Mercedary lat hired with reward or wages Mercenary lat the same Merch the name of a Country in the south part of Scotland Merchenlage the law of the Mercians or the inhabitants of these eight Countries Glocester Worcester Hereford Warwick Oxford Chester Salop and Stafford the Land being formerly divided into three parts the Mercians the West-Saxons and the Danes See Denelage Mercury as it were Medius currens inter Deos homines i. e. sent on messages between the gods and men the son of Jupiter and Maia the daughter of Atlas he lay with his sister Venus and begat Hermaphroditus he was counted the god of Eloquence of Merchandry of Handy-crafts-men and the first inventour of the Harpe also among Astronomers the name of one of the seven Planets among Chymists of Quicksilver Mercurial or Mercurialist one born under the Planet Mercury Meretricious lat belonging to a Whore Meridian lat belonging to noon also substantively used for one of the greater circles dividing the Sphear into two equal parts and passing through the Poles of the World and the Zenith or Vertical point Meridiation lat a sleeping at noon Meritot a kinde of play used by Children wherein they swing themselves up and down upon a Rope to which is tied a little beam acrosse which they sit it is called in Latin Oscillum Meremaid or Maremaid See Syren Mern a County in the North of Scotland the people whereof were anciently called Vernicones by some Vecturiones Meroe an Island encompass't with the River Nilus in which there is a Citie of the same name built by Cambyses whose sister was called Meroe from wence the Citie and Island took their denomination this Citie Astronomers make to be the farthest of the Northern Climats whose parallel-line they call Dia Meroes because it runs through the midst of the Citie Merope one of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione they were feigned by the Poets to be changed into seven stars called the Pleiades Merrick a proper name of a man among the ancient Brittains in Latin Meuricus Mersion lat a ducking or plunging over head and eares into the water a drowning Mâ—rton a Town in Surrey where Kinalph King of the West-Saxons was slain by a Clito or Prince of the bloud in a Harlots house the Clito himself being also stab'd immediately by Kinulphs followers in this place was born Walter de Merton founder of Merton Colledge in Oxford Mese see Mease Mesel Sax. a Leaper Mesentery Greek as it were the middle of the entrails a certain thick and double skin that fastneth the bowels or entrails to the back and affordeth passage to a number of veins called the Mesenterick or Meseraick veins Meskite a Church or Synagogue among the Turks and Moors from the Arabick word Mezquidun i. an Oration Mesnagerie French husbandry or housewifery Mesnalty a Term in Common-law the right of the Mesâ— that is a Lord of a Mannour who hath Tenants holding of him yet holding himself of a Superiour Lord from the French word Maisné i. e. younger by birth Mesopotamia a large Countrey of Asia so called because it is between the two Rivers Tigris and Euphrates it was called by the ancient Hebrews Aram Naharaim i. e. Syria of the Rivers now Apamia and by some Adiabene Messagry old word diligence in doing a message Messalians a Sect of Hereticks who held the Lords Supper and baptism to be but of indifferent concernment Messana the chief Citie of Sicilie built by the Messenians near unto the Promontory of Pelorum Messapia or Mesapia a Countrey of Italie anciently so called from Messapus the son of Neptune it containeth those Regions which are now called Calabria and Apulia Messenae a famous Citie in Greece situate in the Peloponnesus whose ancient inhabitants the Messenii waged a long and bloudy war with the Spartans but at last were reduced to absolute slavery Messias the same in Hebrew as Christos in Greek i. anointed and is oft used in the Holy Scriptures for our Saviour Christ. Messorious lat belonging to mowing reaping or harvest Mesuage in Common-law is used for a dwelling house with Garden Courtilage Orchard and all other things belonging to it Metachronisme Greek an errour in Chronology by the mis-reckoning of time or the ill connexion of passages a word compounded of the Greek preposition Meta and Chronos i. time Metaleptick Greek belonging to the figure Metalepsie wherein one thing is used to signifie another Metalline lat belonging to mettals Metamorphosis Greek a changing of one body or figure into another A Metaphor Greek a certain figure wherein one word is borrowed to expresse the signification of another as smiling Meadow's youthfull Summer Metaphysicks Greek a science which treateth of supernatural things as God Angels the Souls of men c. Metaplasmus Greek a Rhetorical figure wherein words or letters are plac't contrary to their usual order Metaris an arm of the Sea in Lincolnshire commonly called Maltraith and the Washes Metathesis Greek transposition being a certain figure wherein one letter is put for another Metellus a famous Roman Captain who being to go by Sea with a great Army against the Carthaginians and Sicilians prayed to all the gods but Vesta who being thereby offended kept back the Navy with contrary windes which Caius Julius the Priest affirmed could not be diverted but by the sacrificing of his daughter Metella which he yielding unto the goddesse took compassion of the Virgin and sent a Heifer in her stead also the name of a High-Priest of the Romans who when the Temple of Vesta was on fire running into the Palladium out of the flame he lost his sight by venturing too
mountains from the Greek word Nape i. a wood Napthe lat a kind of sulphureous substance called Median oile or Babylonish bitumen Narcissus a youth of great beauty the son of Cephisus and Liriope of whom the Prophet Tyresias foretold that he should live so long as he should abstain from beholding himself he being beloved of many Nimphs and especially of Echo was insensible to all their loves at length coming to drink of a clear Fountain and beholding his image in the water he fell in love with it and seeing no hopes of injoying it he pined away for grief and was changed into a Flower of the same name vulgarly called a white Daffadilly and Echo seeing her self despised likewise pined away and was changed into a voice Also the name of a Bishop of Jerusalem who when oil was wanting at Divine service for the Lamps by his prayers turned water into oil Narcotique Greek of a stupefying and benumming quality whence divers things which are used in physick to that end are called Narcotic Medicines Nares a term in Faulconry the holes in the Hawks beake A Narration or Narrative lat a report discourse or relation of any thing Narses an Eunuch who being General of the Emperour Justinians Army in Italy after Belizarius performed very great service against the Goths but at last being affronted by Sophia the Empresse he called in the Lombards into Italy †Nasicornous a made word which signifieth having a horn upon the nose from the Latin Nasus i. a nose and Cornu i. a horn Natalitious lat belonging to ones nativity or birth-day Natation lat a swimming Nathaniel a proper name signifying in Hebr. the gift of God Nativity lat the birth or first entrance into the World Nativo habendo a Writ for the apprehending and restoring to a Lord his villain claimed as his inheritance who in Common Law is called Nief Naturalist lat one that understandeth natural causes a natural Philosopher Naturalization lat an admitting of strangers into the number of Natural Subjects Naval lat belonging to a Ship or Navy To Naucifie lat to set at naught The Nave of a wheele the middle or that part into which axeltree is put Naufrage lat shipwrack losse at sea See Wreck Navicular lat belonging to ships Navigable lat passable by ships Navigation lat a sailing also the Art of Seafaring the knowledge of Sea-affairs Navity lat diligence stirringnesse Naulage French the fraight or passage money for going over the Sea or any River Naumachy Greek a fighting at sea a sea battle Nauplius the son of Neptune and Amymone the daughter of Danaus he was King of Eubaea and father of Palamedes who being by the means of Vlisses stoned to death Nauplius in revenge made a great fire upon the Mountain Caphareus which the Greek Navy taking to be the light of some near Harbour sailed so near that they were cast away upon the rocks Nauseous or Nauseative lat going against ones stomack making one ready to vomit Nausicae the daughter of Alcinous and Arete she going out of the City one night with her maid-servants to bath her met with Vlisses who was shipwrack't upon that shore and almost naked whom she brought to her fathers Palace gave him cloths and entertained him with a great deal of respect Naustible lat a Haven for ships Nautical or Nautic lat belonging to Mariners or to Ships Naxos one of the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean anciently called Strongyle and Dia in this Island Ariadne being left by Theseus married Bacchus Nazal French the nose-piece of a Helmet Nâ—zarites Hebr. a sort of Jews who separated themselves from all others and vowed themselves to God for a certain time in which they abstained from wine and suffered their hair to grow also the Disciples were called Nazarites from Nazareth the place where Christ was born N E Neades a certain kind of beast whose bones are of a miraculous greatnesse Neaera the name of a very fair Nimph who being got with child by Phaebus brought forth two daughters Lampetia and Phaethusa who kept the flocks of their father the Sun in Sicily many of which were killed by the companions of Vlisses for which they were cast away at sea Neale-too in Navigation is when it is deep water close to the shore Neapolis the City of Naples situate in Campania in Italy upon the Mediterranean Sea-side it was built first of all by the Citizens of Cuma and called Parthenope from the name of one of the Syrens who was there buried afterwards it was destroyed then rebuilt and called Neapolis which in Greek signifieth the new City from this City the Kingdom of Naples takes its denomination containing all those Countries of Italy which are called Campania Apulia Lucania Magna Graecia and part of Latium Neap-tides those smaller tides which happen 7 dayes after the change and 7 dayes after the full of the Moon whereas the greater tides which happen 7 dayes before the change and full are called Spring-tides Neat from the Dutch Nieten i. to but an Oxe Cow or Stear Nebule a term in Heraldry bearing a representation of the clouds Nebulous lat misty foggy cloudy Necromancy Greek a divination by calling up deceased bodies also the black art or any kinde of conjuration by dealing with the Devil or evil spirits Nectarean Greek pleasant immortal from Nectar i. a certain pleasant drink which the Poets faign to have been the drink of the Gods and that whosoever drunk of it would become immortal Nefandous lat hainous horrible not to be mentioned Nefarious lat very wicked abominable Negative lat denying or gainsaying Negative pregnant in Common-law is when a man being impleaded to have done a thing upon such a day denies that he did it after the manner and form declared Negotiation lat a merchandizing trafficking or mannaging of affairs Negro Ital. a black-more Neif see Nativo habendo Nemoea a certain wooddy Countrey of Achaia between Cleonae and Phlius here it was that Hercules slew a Lyon of a Monstrous bignesse which from the place was called the Nemaeâ—n Lyon in remembrance of which exploit he instituted certain games called also Nemaean games Nemesis the goddesse of reward and revenge and the daughter of Jupiter and Necessity she was also called Adrastia and Rhamnusia and placed by the Aegyptians above the Moon Nemoral or Nemorous lat belonging to woods wooddy shaded with trees Nenuphar Arab. a certain flower commonly called a water-lilly Neogamist Greek one newly married Neophyte Greek a plant newly set or planted also metaphorically one newly entred into any profession or one newly converted to the Faith Neoterical or Neoterique Greek new or of a late time Nepenthe a certain herb mentioned by Pliny which being put into wine expeleth sadnesse Some think it to be the same with Buglosse Nephglian Crookhorn is Aries Nephritick Greek troubled with a disease which causeth a pain in the reines of the back Nepotation lat riotousnesse or luxury Neptune the son of
Government of the Danes Norwich the chief Citie of Northfolk heretofore called Northwick i. Northerly Creek Wick signifying in the Saxon tongue the Creek or Cove of a River it was set on fire by Sweno the Dane in the time of King Ethelred but it flourisht again after the Conquest and the Castle was re-edified by Hugh Bigod Earle of Northfolk Lewis the Frenchman won it by assault from King John Notarie lat one that takes Notes and makes a short draught of Contracts Obligations and other instruments a Scribe or Scrivener Note a Term in faulconory vide Pruneth Notification lat a making known a a giving information or advertisement Notion lat understanding or knowledge Notius vide Pisces Nottingham the chief Town of Nottinghamshire it is so called by a mollified pronuntiation from the Saxon word Snottengaham i. a house of Dennes or Caves it hath a strong Castle which the Danes held out against Aethered King of the West-Saxons and his brother Aelfrid who were stirred up by Burthred King of the Mercians against them Novae tabulae lat certain Tables among the ancient Romans whereby old debts or obligations were cancelled and made void Novatians a sort of Hereticks who condemned second marriages and held that those who had once fall'n ought not to be received into the Church although they afterwards repented they were seduced by one Novatus in the year 215. Novation lat a renewing or making new Novels certain volumes of the Civil-law in number 168. they were set out by the Emperour Justinian after the Codex also certain little tales or Romances November so called because it is the ninth moneth from March Novempopulana the Countrey of Gascoin in France whose chief Cities are Bourdeaux and Tolouse Novendial lat continuing the space of nine dayes Novennial lat continuing the space of nine years Novercal lat belonging to a stepmother Novice lat Tyro Greek Neophyte one newly entred into Orders also a young beginner in any art or profession Novity lat newnesse strangenesse Nowed French tied in a knot a Term in Heraldry Noxiâ—us lat guilty also hurtfull or offensive N U Nubiferous lat cloud-bearing bringing or causing obscurity Nubilous lat cloudy or tempestuous Nude contract in Common-law is a bare contract or promise of any thing without assigning or agreeing what another shall give Nudation lat a making bare Nudity lat nakednesse barenesse Nugation lat a toying or trifling Nuisance or Nusance see Annoyance Nullifidian lat one of no faith or honesty Nullity lat nothing or a being of no effect Nullo Arithm. a Cipher that stands for nothing Numa Pompilius the second King of the Romans a Sabine born he built the Temple of Janus created the Dial Martial and Quirinal Flamins he made the twelve Salii or Priests of Mars and the High-Priest consecrated the Vestal Virgins distinguisht the dayes into hallow'd and unhallowed and divided the year into twelve moneths and that these things might gain the greater credit with the people he faign'd that every night he had private discourse with the Nymph Aegeria and that what he had instituted was by her appointment Numbles French the entrailes of a Stag or Dear Numeration lat a numbring Numerical lat belonging to number also a Term in Logick as Numerical difference is that difference which together with the lowermost species constitutes the Individuum Numitor the son of Procas King of the Albanians he was driven out of his Kingdom by his younger brother Amulius Nun Dutch a Virgin that by holy vow obligeth her self to perpetual virginity and espouseth her self to the Church Nuncupation lat a pronouncing or calling by name A Nuncupative Will or Testament is that which is declared by words and not written Nundinary lat belonging to fairs or markets whence Nundination a Trafficking or Trading Nuntio Ital. a Messenger Legat or Ambassadour it is a word most peculiarly appropriate to the Popes Legat. Nuper Obiit the name of a Writ which lieth for a Coheir being deforced by her Coheir of Land or Tenements whereof any of their Ancestours died seised in fee-simple Nuptial lat belonging to a marriage or wedding Nurture for nouriture i. a nourishing a teaching of good manners Nutation lat a nodding Nutrition lat a nourishing N Y Nycteus the son of Neptune and Celene the daughter of Atlas he married a Cretan Nymph called Amalthaea by whom he had Antiope and Nyctimene the latter of which falling in love with her father came by the help of her Nurse to injoy him but being afterwards known and flying from her fathers wrath she was changed into an Oake Nymphs see Nymphal Nymphal lat belonging to the Nymphs which were accounted by the ancients certain rural goddesses of which some were called the Nymphs of the woods or Dryades some of the mountains or Oreades some of the waters or Naiades c. Nymphet French a little Nymph Nysa a Citie built by Bacchus in India being situate in a very fruitfull soyl also one of the tops of the mountain Parnassus consecrate to Bacchus Nysus a King of the Megarenses whose Citie was betrayed to Minos by his daughter Scylla see Scylla O A OAxis a River of Creet so called from Oaxis the son of Apollo who lived there Oaxus the son of Acacallis daughter of Minos also a Citie of Creet which took its denomination from the above mentioned Oaxus in this Citie Etearchus the father of Phronima who was the mother of Battus raign'd O B †Obaceratio lat a stopping ones mouth Obambulation lat a walking abroad about or against Obarmation lat an arming against Obduction lat a covering about Obduration lat a hardning a growing obstinate against Obedientia hath been used in Law for a certain Rent paid in ancient time also in Canon-law it is taken for the administration of an Office whence Obedientiales are those that execute an Office under their Superiours Obelisk Greek a great stone waxing smaller and smaller from the bottom and ending in a point at the top differing onely from a Pyramid in that it is four-square and all of one stone also a long stroke in writing signifying that something is amisse and better left out then inserted Obequitation lat a riding about Oberration lat a straying or wandring about Obesitie lat grosnesse or fatnesse Objection lat a casting against also a laying to ones charge An Obit lat a trental an obsequy or funeral Objuration lat a binding by Oath against any person or thing Objurgation lat a chiding rebuking or reproaching An Oblat French a Souldier who being maimed in the wars is maintained in an Abbey it is also taken for the maintenance it self Oblation lat an offering more especially that which is offered by religious persons to the Church or to pious uses also a toll or subsidy Oblatration lat a barking or exclaiming against Oblectation lat a delighting pleasing or recreating ones self Obligation lat a binding or obliging ones self to any thing Oblimation lat a
voice a crying out or exclaiming Voculation lat a giving a word its right tone or accent Vogue French powr swey authority Voidance a want of an incumbent upon a benefice Voider a Term in Heraldry being an Ordinary consisting of an Archline moderate bowing from the corner of the chief toward the Nombrill of the Escotcheon Voiding a Term in Heraldry being an exemption of some part of the inward substance of things voidable by reason whereof the field is transparent through the charge Voâ—sinage French neighbourhood Volant or Volatical lat flying or passing swiftly away Volatil lat a Term in Chimystry unfixt apt to evaporate Volitation lat a flying often Volta Ital. a course or turn in riding or in dancing Volubility lat facility or aptnesse in turning about or changing also a quick and easie delivery in speech or pronunciation Voluntary lat done willingly without force or constraint Voluptuous lat given to pleasures or delights Volutation lat a tumbling rolling or wallowing Volutina a certain goddesse among the Romans who according to Varro was said to be the overseer of the little cups or sheaths of Corn wherein the Grain is inclosed which in Latin is called Involucrum as Hostilina was to take care that the Corn was supplied with new ears which is called in Latin Exaequatio or Hostimentum Vomanus a River of Picenum in Italy Vomition lat a vomiting or spewing Voracity lat greedinesse gluttony aptnesse to devour Voraginous lat swallowing up like a Vorago i. a Whirlpool Gulf or Quagmire Voration lat a devouring Votary lat he that binds himself to the performance favour Voucher in Common-law is a calling of one into the Court to warrant or make good Lands bought with warranty for the secure injoying thereof against all men Vowel a letter which soundeth of it self without the help of a consonant U R Vrania see Muses Vranoscopy Greek a viewing or contemplating of the heavens Vrbanity lat the fashion of the City civility courtesie gentlenesse in speech or behaviour Vreter Greek the passage of the Urine from the Reins to the Bladder Vricornium in old times a very famous Citie and the principal in Shropshire built by the Romans the Saxons called it Wrekencoaster from the Hill Wreken near which it stood it is now but a poor Village and called Wreckceter or Wroxcester Vrim and Thummim Hebrew lights and perfections 12 precious stones in the breast-plate of the High-priest which shon like the flame of fire Vrinator lat a diver or swimmer under water Vrn lat a certain Vessel among the ancients where the ashes of dead bodies that had been burnt were kept hence it is taken for any grave or sepulcher it signifieth also a certain liquid measure containing two gallons and a pottle Vroscopy Gr. an inspection of Urines commonly called a casting of water Vrsa Major the great Bear a constellation in the heaven Vrsine lat belonging to a Bear Vrsula the proper name of a woman signifying in Latin a little she Bear Vre Greek from Oros a mountain a kinde of wilde Oxe U S Vsquebagh a strong liquour used among the Irish signifying in that language as much as Aqua vitae Vstion lat a burning Vstulation lat the same also a curling with hot irons Vsufructuary lat reaping the profit of that thing whose propriety belongs to another Vsury lat the taking of interest or use-money for any summe lent Vsurpation lat a having or possessing against right or equity U T Vtas the eighth day following any term or feast Vtensil lat houshold-stuff that which is usefull and necessary about a house Vterine latin belonging to the womb Vtlarie in Latin Vtlagatio a punishment for such as being called into Law do contemptuously refuse to appear whereby they forfeit their goods or lands to the King or State Vtopia the feigned name of a Countrey described by Sir Thomas More as the pattern of a well govern'd Common-wealth hence it is taken by Metaphor for any imaginary or feigned place U V Vveal lat belonging to a Grape like a Grape Vvid lat moist or wet Vulcan the God of fire the son of Jupiter and Juno he was thrown out of heaven for his deformity into the Isle of Lemnos by which fall he became lame he was brought up by Eurynome the daughter of Oceanus and Thetis he was the master of the Cyclops and made Thunderbolts for Jupiter also Hermione's bracelet Ariadne's Crown the Chariot of the Sun the Armour of Achilles and Aeneas c. he would have married Minerva but she refusing him he married Venus whom he having caught in bed with Mars threw a Net over them and exposed them to the view of all the gods Vulgarity lat a being common vulgar or publickly known Vulneration lat a wounding or hurting Vulpine lat belonging to or like a Fox crafty subtle Vulsion lat a pulling Vulturine lat belonging to a Vultur or Geyr being a ravenous kind of bird Vulturnus a certain Town of Campania with a River of the same name Vvula lat the pallat of the mouth U X Vxellodunum a Town of Quercy in France vulgarly called Cadenack Vxorious lat belonging to a wife also fond or doating upon a wife U Z Vzita a Citie of Africa called by Strabo Uxitas W A WAdham Colledge a Colledge in the University of Oxford so called from the name of him that erected it Wafters a Term in Navigation men of War that attend merchants ships to conduct them safe along Wage see Gage To Wage Law to prosecute a law sute A Wagtail a kinde of bird otherwise called a Waterswallow in Latin Motacilla in Ital. Ballarina Waif or Waive the same which the Civilians call derelictum any thing whether it be Cattel strayed or goods stolen and quitted upon Hue and Cry which being found are to be proclaimed sundry Market dayes and if they challenge them within a year and a day are to be restored otherwise they are to belong to the Lord of the Franchise also as a man forsaken of the Law to which he was sworn is said out-lawed so a woman not being sworn to the Law is called Waive Wain Dutch a decreasing defect or want Waive see Waif Wakes certain feasts and solemnities which use to be kept the week after that Saints day to whom the Parish Church was dedicated Walbury Sax. gratious an ancient proper name of several women Waldwin a proper name signifying in the German tongue a Conquerour answerable to the Latin name Victor for Waldin we now use Gawen Walereared a Term in Navigation not shipshapen or when a ship is built right up Walter the proper name of a man signifying in Dutch a Pilgrim or as others say a Woodman Wandsdike contracted from the Saxon Wodensdike i. the Ditch of Woden the Brittish Mars a Ditch of wonderfull work in Wiltshire many miles in length near which Ina King of the West Saxons and Ceoâ—red King of the Mercians joyned battel and departed the field on even hand
Baronet Is a new distinct order erected by King James Whereas before that time there were Baronets that were not Knights A Baronet quatenus such being created by Letters Patent is no Knight nor was there ever any Baronets before King James Institution of them Howbeit anciently the word Baronet was sometimes used for Baneret and sometimes for Baro minor Lease If it be in writing it is called a Lease by Indenture if by word of mouth a Lease Parcel A Lease Parol he should have said Leet Sax. A Law-day whence Court-Leet is a Court or Jurisdiction containing the third part of a Shire and comprehending three or four Wapentakes or Hundreds This is an imperfect fragment taken out of Cowels Interpreter who says indeed that Court Leets had anciently such large Jurisdictions but have not so now Lemstir A Town of Herefordshire Is now a days very famous for Wool which is called Lemster Ore A gross mistake Lemster-Ore from the Latine Ora is a Territory or Compass of Ground of about two miles round the Town so called and the Wool had never any such denomination Libertatibus allocandis A Writ that lieth for a Citizen or Burgess of a City who refusing or deferring to allow his priviledge is impleaded before the Kings Justices Capiat qui capere potest Make sence of this that can Lungis French A tall slim Man that hath no length to his heighth Quasi A low gross Man that has no thickness to his bulk Lutheranism The Doctrine of Martin Luther who being first a Monk of the Order of S. Augustine There were nor are any Monks of S. Austins Order but Fryers Mac An Irish word signifying as much as Son in English or Fitz in Welsh I see our Author is no Britain nor Frenchman else he would have understood that Fitz is borrowed from the French not Welsh Mallevertes The name of an ancient Family in Yorkshire Mistaken for Mallivery according to Camden Missale Lat. A Breviary or Mass-Book This Error he borrowed out of Cotgraves Dictionary The Books are of very different kinds Mission Lat. A sending it is also taken peculiarly or if a power given by the Church of Rome to go Nonsence if the Printer do not acquit him Nativo habendo A Writ for the apprehending and restoring to his Lord his Villain claimed as his inheritance who in Common Law is called Neif However blundringly the words are put together the Author intends Neif shall relate to Villain and Villain to be a Man but Neif is the Bond-woman or she Villain Nonability A Term in Law Being an exception taken against the Plaintiff or Defendant why he cannot commence any sute in Law We must convert Defendant into Demandant to make it tolerable sence None of a day The third quarter of a day from Noon till Sun-set Where then shall we find the other three quarters He should have said from Noon till the Sun be half-way down An Obit Lat. A Rental an Obsequy or Funeral It signifies an Office or certain Prayers for the dead Oratorians An Order of Fryers so called They are not Fryers but a kind of Regular-Secular Priests Ordeal a Saxon word Signifying Judgment a kind of purgation Of which there are several kinds as Campâ—ight Free Ordeal and Water Ordeal Campâ—ight was none of the kinds of Ordaele and Free Ordaele should be Fire Ordaele For Ordalium suit judicium aquae ignis ferri Ostiary Lat. One that keeps the Hoasts in a Church a Door Keeper a Keeper If he had onely said a Door Keeper he had preserved the word from an erroneous explication For Ostiary has no relation to the keeping the Hoasts in a Church Pathopep Greek An expression of a Passion in Rhetorick it is a figure by which the mind We are left to guess at the rest for so he leaves it And Pathopep is an unknown word of his New World The Court of Peculiars A certain Court in the Bishops time which dealt in certain Parishes This is a certain kind of Independent Commonwealth expression insinuating a certain Non-Entity of Bishops at present Peter-pence A tribute given by Inas King of the West-Saxons It was also called the See of Rome It was also called Romefeoh and Rome-penny and was a Pension or an Alms given by King Inas not a Tribute Pipe A Measure of Wine or Oyl containing Twenty six Gallons or half a Tun. By this account a Tun should be but Fifty two Gallons which contains Two hundred fifty two The Prerogative Court A certain Court belonging to the Civil Law in which the Commissary sits upon Inheritances faln either by the intestate or by Will and Testament This is an Ecclesiastical Court wherein all Testaments are proved and Administrations granted where the party dying within the Province of Canterbury hath Bona notabilia in some other Diocess V. Cokes 4. Inst. fol. 335. Pownd In Common Law signifie an Inclosure to keep Beasts in but more especially a place of strength where Cattle distreined for any trespass are put until they be replevied or distreined Where Cattle distreined are put till they be distreined is suitable to the rest Primier Seisin A word used in Common Law a Branch of the Kings Prerogative whereby he hath the first possession of all Lands and Tenements through the Realm This is sufficiently erroneous The King before the Statute of 12 Car. 2. ca. 24. had the Primier Seisin or first possession onely of all Lands and Tenements holden of him in cheif whereof his Tenant died seised in Fee which is taken away by the said Statute Quaver A measure of time in Musick being the half of a Crotchet as a Crotchet the half of a Quaver a Semiquaver c. What fustian is here Just so two is the half of four and four the half of two and Semiquaver is explicated by a dumb c. Reasonable Aid In Common Law is a duty that the Lord of the Fee claimeth holding by Knights Service or in Soccage to marry his Daughter or make his son Knight I doubt our Author bears some malice to the Common Law else he could not have maimed so many of its Terms which are in several Books expounded to his hand It should be claimeth of his Tenants to make it sence Returns Certain set times in each of the four Terms Each Term consisting of 4 5 or 8 Returns The longest â—erm has but â— Returns as every Almanack will shew Rosemary Lat. Rosmarinus A well and most wholsome Plant He omits the singular use of it in adorning a piece of Roast Beef Scapular Lat. Belonging to the Sholders whence a Scapulary a Monks Hood or Cowl reaching down to the Sholders This Scapulary is mis-interpreted it being a narrow piece of Cloth or Stuff worn by Monks and Fryars over the rest of their habit and reaching from the Sholders to the Ground and is neither like a Hood nor Cowl Sequestration Lat. A separating a thing in controversie But it is now commonly taken for a seising
Hebr. the River of judgement Joscelin the proper name of a man in Latin Justulus being a diminutive from Jost in Latin Justus or Jodocus the chief of this name was Joscelin of Lovan son to Godfrey Duke of Brabant Joseph Hebr. encrease of the Lord. Josias Hebr. fire of the Lord. Josuah Hebr. the Lord Saviour Jot a little or very small matter from the Greek letter Iota or the Hebrew Jod Jotacisme Greek a running much upon the letter Iota or I also a bad pronunciation of the same letter Jouketh a Term in Faulconry they say the Hawk Jouketh and not sleepeth Journal French a book of every dayes passages also so much land as may be plough'd in a day by one team of oxen Journee French a dayes journey also an expedition of war a day of battell Joyce the proper name of a woman in Latin Jocosa i. merry pleasant Joyes of the Planets are when they are in those houses where they are most powerfully and strong as Saturn joyeth in Scorpio I P Iphianassa Iphinoe and Lysippe the daughters of Proetus King of Argos who for despising the goddesse Juno equalling their own beauties to hers were struck with such a Phrensie that they imagined themselves transformed to Cowes but Melampus being sent for offered for the cure of them half the Kingdom and which of the daughters he lik't best soon brought them to their former estate and married Iphianassa Iphiclus the son of Amphitryo by Alckmena he was born at the same time with Hercules who was begot by Jupiter Iphicrates a Captain of the Athenians famous for many great victories Iphigenia the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra she was adjudged to be sacrificed to Diana because that goddesse being incensed against Agamemnon for killing one of her harts kept the Navy of the Greeks by contrary windes from their intended course but after that Vlisses had by craft obtained her of her mother and all things in a readinesse for the sacrifice Diana accepted of a Hart so that Iphigenia was set free and sent to Taurica where she was made Over-seer of the rites of that goddesse which were performed by the sacrificing of men by Thoas the King of that place who was afterwards slain by Orestes who was designed to be offered for a sacrifice Iphimedia the wife of Aloeus who being ravish't by Neptune brought forth Twins Othus and Ephialtes who grew every moneth nine fingers in talnesse till they came to be of a very vast stature they helpt the Gyants against the Gods and were at length slain by the Arrows of Apollo and Diana Iphinoe see Iphianassa Iphis a young man of a great beauty who fell in love with Anaxarete see Anaxarete Iphis is also the name of a Cretan Virgin the daughter of Lygdus and Theletusa she was by her mothers prayers to the goddesse Isis changed into a man least Lygdus finding himself deceived should be incensed for he going to travel and giving a strict charge to Theletusa whom he left with Childe that if she brought forth a Female Childe she should put her out from her he was made to believe that it was a Boy and as soon as his supposed Son came of age he provided him a wife named Janthe for whom as it hapned Iphis proved a real husband Ipswich the chief Town of Suffolk it was sacked by the Danes in the year 991. this Town is famous for the birth of Cardinal Wâ—lsey who was a Butcher's son of this place and who began to build here a very magnificent Colledge here is yet to be seen the ruines of the old Town which was called Gipwich I R Iracundious lat of an angry disposition inclinable to anger Irascible lat capable of anger irascible faculty is that faculty of the Soul from whence anger and passion is stirred up and kindled in men Irchenfield or Archenfield that part of Herefordshire where the Citie of Hereford now standeth and where the old Town of Ariconium stood in ancient times Irene the mother of Constantine the 7th she reigned at Constantinople joyntly with her son called a Councel at Nice consisting of above 300 Bishops wherein the setting up of images in churches was confirmed by a decree being expelled from the Empire by her son who reigned alone for seven years she at length took him by craft put out his eyes and cast him into prison where he died Iris the daughter of Thaumas feign'd by the Poets to have been the messenger of the gods there is a kinde of watry Meteor so called in Greek appearing in the Clouds of divers colours which we call the Rain-bow Irmunsul or Ermisul a certain God worshipped by the ancient Brittains and thought to be the same with Mercury Ironical Greek spoken in mockery or by that figure called Irony which is a speaking contrary to what a man means by way of bitter gibing or scoffing Irradiation lat an enlightning or casting beams upon Irrational lat unreasonable †Irrecordable lat not to be remembred Irrecuperable lat never to be recovered unrecoverable Irredivivous lat not to be revived Irrefragable lat unbreakable also undeniable not to be confuted Irregularity lat disorderlinesse as it were a being without rule also an incapacity of taking holy orders as being maimed or very deformed base-born or guilty of any hainous crime a Term in Canon-law Irreligious lat having no Religion or piety towards God Irremeable lat through which there is no passing back or returning Irremediable lat not to be remedied or helped Irremissible lat not to be remitted or pardoned Irremunerable lat not to be rewarded Irreparable lat not to be restored or repaired Irreprehensible lat not to be reprehended or blamed Irresolute lat unresolved doubting or wavering Irrevocable lat not to be revoked or called back Irrigation lat a watering of Gardens and Meadows out of some neighbouring River Irrision lat a laughing at a scoffing or flouting Irritation lat a provoking or stirring up †Irrite lat void of no effect Irrogation lat an imposing upon Irroration lat a bedewing or besprinkling †Irruent lat rushing or running violently upon Irrugation lat a wrinkling a contracting into wrinkles Irruption lat a breaking violently in Irus a poor man of Ithaca who was a continual messenger between Penelope and those that came to court her in her husbands absence for which Vlisses when he came home killed him with his fist I S Isaac Hebrew laughter as Gelasius in Greek Isaca or Isca a river in England vulgarly called Ex from whence the City Exon or Exeter is denominated Isagogical Greek belonging to Isagogue i. e. an Introduction or beginning Isca Danmoniorum see Excester Isca Silurum the name of a Town in Monmouthshire commonly called Caerleon Iscariot the sirname of Judas that betrayed our Saviour from the Hebrew Isch Carioth Ischiatic Greek from Iscrias the hip troubled with a pain in the hip which pain is commonly called the Sciatica or hip gout Isicle q. Iceseekle from the
dutch word Iskekel a tappe of ice a drop of water frozen Isis a goddesse worshipped by the Egyptians she was at first called Io and was the daughter of Inachus King of Argos see Io. Isis the river Ouse in Wiltshire which meeting with Thames is called Thamisis Islip a Town in Oxfordshire anciently called Gistlipe famous for being the birth-place of King Edward the Confessour Ismaelite one descended from Ismael the son of Abraham by his Concubin Agar Isonomy Greek an equality Isoceles Triangle in Geometry is that which hath two equal sides and two equal opposite Angles Isota de Nugarolis a Virgin of Verona the daughter of Antonius de Nugarolis she was very famous for Philosophy Philology and Poetry Isped old word dispatched Israel Hebrew prevailing in the Lord. Issue in Common law signifieth either children begotten between a man and his wife or the profits of lands or the profits growing from a fine or a matter depending in suit whereupon the parties joyn Isthme Greek a narrow neck of land lying between two seas the most famous Isthmus is that of Greece whereupon Corinth stands from thence were denominated the Isthmian Games instituted by Theseus in honour of Neptune Istria a Country of Italy joyning to Illyricum Isurium Brigantum the name of an ancient City in York-shire so called from the River Vre running by it It was many ages since rased to the ground but out of the ruines of it was built a Town now called Ealdburgh or Aldborow I T Italia or Italie one of the most famous Countries of Europe so called from Italus otherwise called Atlas an ancient King thereof who had two daughters Electra whom he marryed to Camboblasco King of the Janigenae and Roma whom he made Queen of the Aborigenes she is said to have laid the foundation of the City Rome which was afterwards finished by Romulus others derive Italy from the Greek word Italos an Ox because that Country abounded with Oxen it was anciently called Hesperia from Hesperus the brother of Atlas To Italianize a made word signifying to speak or do like an Italian Iteration lat a saying or doing the same thing over again a repeating Ithaca an Island in the Ionian sea where Vlisses was born it is full of Goats but no Hare can live there Itinerary lat belonging to a journy also substantially used for a Calender of miles or a note-book wherein are set down the passages of a journy Itylus the son of Zethus and Aedon see Aedon Itys the son of Tereus King of Thrace by Progne the daughter of Pandion King of Athens he was slain by his mother and set before Tereus to eat at a banquet because he had deflowred her sister Philomel who after her hands and tongue were cut off wrought the relation of it with her needle but Tereus discovering in the midst of the banquet the slaughter of Itys by seeing the head of the child he pursued Progne and her sister with his sword drawn who running from him Progne was changed into a swallow Philomell into a Nighingale and Itys into a Pheasant J U Juba a King of Mauritania he was a constant friend to Pompey's party he overthrew Curio and all his forces sent into Africa by Caesar when Pompey was overcome he joyned his forces with Scipio and dyed fighting with Petreius Jubarb q. barba jovis because of its perpetual greennesse a kind of plant otherwise called Housleek Jubeb fruit or Jujubes Arab. zufalzef a kind of Pruan used much in Physick and sold by Apothecaries it was a fruit known among the Seres a people of Scythia and therefore called in Latin Sericum Jubilation lat a solemn rejoycing a shouting for joy A year of Jubile a great festival or time of rejoycing celebrated every 50th year by the Jews in remembrance of their deliverance from Egypt it came at length to be solemnized among the Christians being first instituted by Pope Boniface the eighth in the year 1300 who ordained it to be kept every hundred years it comes from the Hebrew word Jocel rejoycing Jucundity lat pleasantnesse Judea a Country of Syria in Asia the greater bordering eastward upon the dead sea it is also called Chananaea or the land of Promise Judaisme lat the faith or religion of the Jews Judicatory lat a place of Judgement or hearing of causes Judicial or Judiciary lat belonging to a cause tryal or judgement Judith Hebr. praising a proper name of women Ivetot a Town of lower Normandy in France which hath in former times been governed by a titular King whence a man of a great Title and a small inheritance is in derision called a King of Ivetot Jugal lat belonging to a yoak Jugament lat a yoaking or coupling Jugular or Jugularie lat belonging to the throat whence the jugular veins are those veins which ascend along the sides of the neck to the bottom of the head Jugulation lat a cutting the throat of any one a killing Jugurth the son of Manostabales brother of Micipsa King of Numidia whom his Uncle dying constituted heir of his kingdom together with his two sons Adherbal and Hiemsal but Jugurth that he might possesse the Kingdom to himself slew them both whereupon the Romans made war upon him for a long time wherein at length being overthrown by Marius he fled to Bocchus King of Mauritania by whom he was betrayed to Sylla and being brought to Rome dyed in prison Jujubes see Jubeb fruit To Juke to pearch or roost as a Hawk Julep a kind of physical medecine to open the inward parts and prepare for purgation being a decoction mingled with sirrups or sweetned with sugar Jullaber a certain hillock in Kent so called from one Jullaber a Giant or as some say a Witch who was here enterred but Cambden rather thinks it so named from Laberius Durus a Captain of Julius Caesars who was here slain Julian sirnamed the Apostate because that being brought up in the Christian religion he fell back to Heathenisme he was the son of Constantius and by his valour came to be made Roman Emperour he prohibited to the Christians all kind of learning that through their ignorance they might become uncapable to defend their religion at last in an expedition against the Persians being mortally wounded he cryed out vicisti Galilaee Thou hast overcome O Galilaean meaning Christ and soon after dyed also a proper name of women contracted Juliana some write it Gilian Julian account see Gregorian account Julio a kind of Italian coin made by Pope Julius valuing about six pence of our mony Julius Caesar the first of the Roman Emperours he subdued France Spain Brittain the Low Countries and the greatest part of Germany afterwards he entred into a civil war with Pompey whom he utterly defeated at the battle of Pharsalia and his two sons Cneus and Sextus Pompeius in Spain and having reigned three years in Rome as absolute Emperour he was at length slain in the Senate house by Brutus and Cassius the