sassenach
a Scottish word for an English person, often used in a teasing or unfriendly way
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Outlander S1E8: English vocabulary
Season 1, Episode 8DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
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slake
to satisfy a thirst or strong desire
felicitation
the act of congratulating someone or expressing good wishes
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
yuletide
the Christmas season
hunker
to crouch or sit down low, often to hide or feel safer
overhand
done with the arm moving up and over the shoulder
englishwoman
a woman from England
underhand
done secretly and often dishonestly
displease
to make someone feel unhappy or annoyed
worser
an old or nonstandard comparative of bad, meaning worse
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litany
a long series of prayers or complaints
beckon
to signal to someone with a hand, head, or arm to come closer or follow
volition
the act of making your own decisions or choices
misstep
a small mistake or wrong move, especially one that causes a problem
flog
to beat someone with a whip or stick as punishment
acumen
the ability to make smart, quick judgments, especially in a particular area
veiling
a thin piece of cloth used to cover or partly cover something
obtuse
slow to understand, or rude in a way that shows a lack of sensitivity
dragoon
a soldier in a cavalry unit, especially in the past
fester
to become infected and start producing pus
censure
formal disapproval of someone or something
gambit
a risky move or opening remark made to gain an advantage