The Cloud of Unknowing — Glossary

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Glossary

Beholding

Regard, consideration.

Boisterous

Rough, violent, unskilful, crude.

Clergy

Learning.

Con

To know, or be able.

Counsel

Spiritual adviser or director.

Doomsman

Judge.

Even‑christian

Neighbour.

Fairhead

Beauty.

Forsobbed

Soaked or penetrated.

Forsunken

Immersed.

Let

To hinder.

Lewd

Unlettered, or ignorant.

Namely

Specially.

Onehead

Union.

Out!

Alas.

Pincher

A covetous or niggardly person.

Ravishing

Ecstasy.

Reckless

Indifferent.

Ronker

A whisperer.

Ronner

A gossip or tale-bearer.

Swink

To labour.

Witting

Knowledge.

Wode

Mad, furious.

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