The Country Girls Glossary

by Edna O'Brien

The Country Girls Glossary

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Lattice

Fretwork, mesh, tracery

Congregation

Parishioners, followers

Tenacious

Immovable, forceful

Ascribed

Imputed, attributed

Perusing

Studying, scrutinizing

Casement

Sash of a window

Soldered

Joined with a melting alloy

Intercepted

Obstructed, snatched

Importunate

Tireless, obstinate

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