The Painter of Signs

The Painter of Signs Glossary

esoteric

old; out of fashion

spacious

large

fumbling

handling something clumsily

monopolized

took over

coyly

done with suggestive shyness

perspiration

sweat

jeeringly

mockingly

assortment

array

calligraphy

decorative handwriting or lettering

muddled

mixed up

yarn

story

sobriety

unaltered mental state

lorry

large, heavy motor vehicle

inquire

ask

fragrant

strong smelling

bullock

cattle

crux

center

obeisance

deferential respect

hawkers

vendors

modest

unassuming or moderate

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