The Ballad of the White Horse Glossary

by G.K. Chesterton

The Ballad of the White Horse Glossary

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Hoary

(adjective): Grayish White

Naught

(Pronoun): Nothing/Nil

Save

(Proposition): Not including/Except

Thane

(Noun): Freeman /Nobleman

Smite

(Noun): to strike hard

Doom

(Noun): day of judgment/ outcome

Boon

(Noun): beneficial thing/ Gift

ire

(noun): anger

fiend

(noun): evil demon or spirit

retaliate

(verb): to take revenge

clamor

(noun): loud noise

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