Shortyard
Jacobean colloquialism or slang term for "small penis" used in a derogatory way
Cockstone
Jacobean slang term meaning "testicle"
Pander
Impolite term for a person who caters to what other people want, but in an obsequious and crass kind of way. In Jacobean times, this was actually a role in the court or home of the upper classes. The "pander" was literally at the beck and call of the master of the house.
Beadle
The word "beadle" comes from the old English root word "bydel," meaning 'a person who makes a proclamation' The role usually involved a ceremonial job at a parish occasion
Gruel
A cross between grits and oatmeal, gruel was a watery and thoroughly unpleasant food given to the poor in Britain in Jacobean times
Wench
Young woman or girl, often lewd and a prostitute
Courtesan
A prostitute with wealthy or upper-class clients
Harlot
Promiscuous woman
Scrivener
A clerk, scribe or notary
Livery
special uniform worn by a servant or an official
Michaelmas
The feast of St. Michael, on September 29
Trinity
The Christian God-head as one God in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Hilary
Celebration of the Festival of St. Hilary which falls on January 13th
Tirewoman
a lady's maid
Gallant (noun)
a gallant is a man of honor, often a knight or a hero returning from war
Gullible
easily convinced or fooled
