sassenach
a Scottish word for an English person, often used in a teasing or unfriendly way
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Outlander S1E9: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 9DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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overmuch
to an excessive degree; too much
mendacious
dishonest or untruthful; lying
blather
long, silly, or meaningless talk
clansman
a person who belongs to a clan
billow
a large wave or a swelling mass of water, smoke, or fabric
redcoat
a British soldier, especially one from the 18th century, who wore a red uniform coat
missive
a letter, especially an official or formal one
teeter
to move or stand unsteadily, as if you might fall
distemper
a serious viral disease that affects dogs and some other animals, causing fever and breathing problems
ravenous
extremely hungry
fealty
a formal promise of loyalty and support to a ruler or lord
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idly
in a lazy or inactive way
transpire
to become known; to turn out or emerge
drover
a person who drives cattle or other livestock
recompense
a reward or payment given for work, loss, or harm
alcove
a small space built into the side of a room or wall
handiwork
work made by hand, especially something carefully crafted
chastise
to criticize someone strongly, especially for doing something wrong
flog
to beat someone with a whip or stick as punishment
welt
a raised mark or swollen area on the skin, often caused by a blow or irritation
welcomer
a person whose job or role is to welcome and help guests or newcomers
glade
a small open area in a forest
fester
to become infected and start producing pus