The Highwayman- Alfred Noyes

Mrs. Bihn (United States of America)
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  1. torrent
    an overwhelming number or amount
  2. galleon
    a large square-rigged sailing ship with three or more masts
  3. moor
    open land with peaty soil covered with heather and moss
  4. claret
    dry red Bordeaux or Bordeaux-like wine
  5. rapier
    a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
  6. hilt
    the handle of a sword or dagger
  7. plait
    a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
  8. wicket
    a small gate or door, often part of a larger door
  9. ostler
    someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
  10. stirrup
    support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
  11. casement
    a window framework that is hinged on one side
  12. tawny
    having the color of tanned leather
  13. musket
    a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel
  14. jest
    act in a funny or teasing way
  15. muzzle
    forward projecting part of the head of certain animals
  16. refrain
    part of a song or poem that recurs at regular intervals
  17. priming
    the act of making something ready
  18. spur
    a prod on a rider's heel used to urge a horse onward
Created on Tue Sep 24 16:03:01 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Sep 24 16:39:24 EDT 2013)

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