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The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2
The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2 is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.
_pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.
_pret. s._ crope, _pl._ cropen cryen (A.N.) _to cry_.
_pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.
Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.
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The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2

Chapter VIII

Chapter 8 of The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2 is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/31 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.
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_pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.
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_pret. s._ crope, _pl._ cropen cryen (A.N.) _to cry_.
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_pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.
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Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

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artisans noun US /ˈɑːrtəzənz/

plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

cote noun US /koʊt/

a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)

From this reading “cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.”

coupe noun US /kuːp/

a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment

From this reading “cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.”

craw noun US /krɔː/

a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food

culpable adjective US /ˈkʌlpəbəl/

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

curds noun US /kɜːrdz/

plural of “curd” — a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd

earthenware noun US /ˈɜːrθənwer/

ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

housings noun US /ˈhaʊzɪŋz/

plural of “housing” — structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading “_pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.”

Word partnerships in these lines

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coarse cloth adjective + noun

In this reading “cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.”

cut out verb + adjective

delete or remove

In this reading “cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.”

put into verb + particle

In this reading “_pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.”

name of verb + particle

In this reading “Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.”

All words in this reading · 165

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103

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

109

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

121

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

125

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

128

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

152

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

19

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

211

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

238

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

239

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

269

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

28

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

319

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

322

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

332

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

334

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

344

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

366

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

370

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

374

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

412

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

428

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

434

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

44

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

468

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

473

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

476

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

495

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

51

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

82

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

87

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

95

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

artisansnounUS /ˈɑːrtəzənz/

plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

backadverbUS /bæk/

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

bendverbUS /bend/

form a curve

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

birdnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

cloaknounUS /kloʊk/

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

coatnounUS /koʊt/

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

connen

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

conventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

cotnounUS /kɑːt/

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

cotenounUS /koʊt/

a small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons)

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

coten

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

cotinge

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/

a small house with a single story

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

coupable

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

coupenounUS /kuːp/

a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

coupen

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

courben

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

courtepy

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

couthen

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

couuen

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

coveiten

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

covent

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

coveren

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

covetverbUS /ˈkʌvət/

wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

cownounUS /kaʊ/

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

cracchen

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

craftnounUS /kræft/

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

crafte

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

crafty-men

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

crawnounUS /krɔː/

a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

creaunt

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

creepverbUS /kriːp/

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

crepen

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

cride

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

criedverbUS /kraɪd/

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

croftnounUS /krɔːft/

a small farm worked by a crofter

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

crokke

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

crom-bolle

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

cropnounUS /krɑːp/

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

crope

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From this reading _pret. s._ crope, _pl._ cropen cryen (A.N.) _to cry_.

cropen

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From this reading _pret. s._ crope, _pl._ cropen cryen (A.N.) _to cry_.

cropiers

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

croppen

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

crossverbUS /krɔːs/

travel across or pass over

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

crouchverbUS /kraʊtʃ/

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

crouche

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

crouken

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

crucchen

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

cruddes

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

crum-bowl

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

Crutched

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

cruwel

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

cryverbUS /kraɪ/

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading _pret. s._ crope, _pl._ cropen cryen (A.N.) _to cry_.

cryde

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

cryden

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

cryen

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From this reading _pret. s._ crope, _pl._ cropen cryen (A.N.) _to cry_.

culpableadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlpəbəl/

deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or injurious

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

cupnounUS /kʌp/

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

curdsnounUS /kɜːrdz/

plural of “curd” — a coagulated liquid resembling milk curd

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

cutverbUS /kʌt/

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

discoververbUS /dɪˈskʌvər/

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

dressverbUS /dres/

put on clothes

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

earthenwarenounUS /ˈɜːrθənwer/

ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

eatverbUS /iːt/

take in solid food

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

errornounUS /ˈerər/

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

expressionnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃən/

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

FriarsnounUS /ˈfraɪərz/

plural of “friar” — a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

henceadverbUS /hens/

for this reason

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

housingsnounUS /ˈhaʊzɪŋz/

plural of “housing” — structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

inclosed

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From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

kidde

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

killverbUS /kɪl/

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

kille

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

ku

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

kulle

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

kyen

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From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

NnounUS /en/

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

nameverbUS /neɪm/

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Hence is derived the name of _the Crutched Friars_ +crouken (A.S.) 495, _to bend_ +crucchen (A.S.) 495, _to crouch_ cruddes (A.S.) _curds_ cruwel (A.N.) 269, _cruel_ ku, _pl._ kyen (A.S.) 125, _a cow_ kulle (A.S.) 344, kille, 434, _to kill_.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

pastnounUS /pæst/

the time that has elapsed

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

pl

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From this reading _pret. s._ crope, _pl._ cropen cryen (A.N.) _to cry_.

plantverbUS /plænt/

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

potnounUS /pɑːt/

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

pret

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From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

put into print

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

rootnounUS /ruːt/

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

SnounUS /es/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

saidadjectiveUS /sed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/

cause friction

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

stoopverbUS /stuːp/

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

textnounUS /tekst/

the words of something written

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _pret._ kidde, 103, +couuen (A.S.) 473, perhaps an error in the old printed text for _connen_ coveiten (A.N.) _to covet_ covent (A.N.) 428, _a convent_ coveren (A.N.) 238, _to recover_ cracchen (A.S.) 211, 322, _to scratch_ crafte (A.S.) _craft, art_. crafty-men, 121, _artisans_ creaunt (A.N.) 239, _believing_ crepen (A.S.) _to creep_.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

topnounUS /tɑːp/

the upper part of anything

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

treenounUS /triː/

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

usenounUS /juːs/

the act of using

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

vesselnounUS /ˈvesəl/

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading _pret. s._ cried, cryde, 374, _pl._ cryden, cride croft (A.S.) _a small inclosed field, a croft_ crokke (A.S.) 412, _a pot, pitcher, vessel of earthenware_ +crom-bolle (A.S.) 476, _a crum-bowl_ crop (A.S.) 332, 334, _the head or top of a tree or plant_; hence the expression "root and crop," still in use cropiers (A.N.) _the housings on the horse's back_ croppen (A.S.) 319, _to eat (said of a bird), to put into its crop or craw_ crouche (A.N.) 109, _a cross_.

y-couped

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From this reading cote (A.S.) 152, _a cottage, cot_ coten (A.N.) 51, _to dress in a coat_ +cotinge (A.S.) 468, _cutting_ coupable (A.N.) 366, _guilty, culpable_ coupe (A.N.) 44, 95, _a cup_ coupen (A.N.) _to cut out, fashion_ (?) _part. past_, y-couped, 370 courben (A.N.) 19, 28, _to bend, stoop_ courtepy (A.N.) 82, 128, _a short cloak of coarse cloth_ couthen (A.S.) 87, _to make known, discover, publish_.

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Each of the 31 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 8 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 8 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2

Common questions about reading The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2 by William Langland on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2?

Yes. All 3964 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #43661 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2 is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #43661, unabridged. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2 take to read?

About 330 minutes of reading across 793 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2 section by section

How to work through The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2 section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 11 chapters of The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2 to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman, Volume 2, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

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