Book of Dede Korkut Glossary

Book of Dede Korkut Glossary

infidel

Any non-believer in the faith of a religion.

haste

Can be used as a noun or verb with the same meaning: moving with sudden rapidity.

hillocks

Small hills or mounds

teeming

Swarming of overwhelming crowd

cauldron

A large vat, container or kettle used for warming contents over an open fire

darkling

An obscure creature which calls the dark its home

declaim

A powerfully stated objection.

smite

To hit with such a force as to strike down.

valiant

A show of heroic courage.

betrothed

Joined together in marriage or the promise therein.

quell

To subdue or put down hostilities.

wretched

Worthless, contemptible, and miserable

foray

An excursion to ravage or pillage an enemy.

caftan

A type of long tunic common to the people of Middle Eastern countries.

raiment

Clothing or garments specific to a purpose.

diadem

Crownlike headband symbolizing royal power.

implacable

Relentlessly unwavering and inflexible.

scuttling

The act of hastily scurrying away.

gird

To place around something like with a belt

falconer

A breeder or trainer of falcons

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