Chapter IX. The river pageant. — Vocabulary

Vocabulary Words from Chapter IX. The river pageant.

halberdiers (noun)

Soldiers armed with halberds, a weapon combining a spear and battle-axe on a long pole, often used as ceremonial guards.

myriads (noun)

An extremely large, indefinite number of people or things.

arras (noun)

A rich tapestry or wall hanging, often depicting historical or mythological scenes, named after the French city of Arras.

emblazoned (adjective)

Decorated conspicuously with heraldic arms or other emblems; displayed prominently.

blazon (noun)

A heraldic coat of arms or an official description of such arms; also used to refer to an emblem or insignia.

doublet (noun)

A close-fitting padded jacket worn by men from the 14th to 17th century, often richly decorated.

tabard (noun)

A short coat or tunic open at the sides, worn by a herald and emblazoned with the sovereign's coat of arms.

coifs (noun)

Close-fitting caps worn under a judge's wig or as part of legal or clerical dress.

purfled (adjective)

Decorated or trimmed at the edges, especially with an ornamental border of embroidery or fur.

minever (noun)

A type of fur, originally white or gray, used to line or trim ceremonial robes; also spelled miniver.

habiliments (noun)

Clothing or attire, especially of a distinctive kind associated with a particular occasion or rank.

pourpoints (noun)

A type of padded doublet or quilted garment worn under armor or as an outer garment in medieval and Renaissance dress.

reverence (noun)

A deep bow or curtsy expressing respect or submission; also, a feeling of profound respect.

pounced (adjective)

In textile usage, decorated with perforations or embossed patterns; punched or stamped with a design.

principality (noun)

A territory ruled by a prince; a small independent state governed by a prince.