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Twice Freed
Vocabulary from the Patricia St John Book
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| defiant | Challenging; marked by resistance or bold opposition |
| guild | An association of persons of the same trade or pursuits |
| girdle | A belt or sash worn around the waist. |
| trimiton | a garment that consists of a rectangular piece of cloth that is thrown over the left shoulder and wrapped around the body |
| odius | repugnant; hateful |
| branding | Impressing a mark with a hot iron; fixing a stigma or mark of reproach. |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| Stave | another term for staff or walking stick |
| Allegiance | loyalty or commitment to a group or cause |
| Chattel | a personal posession |
| Unkempt | having an untidy or messy appearance |
| Wattle | a number of rods or stakes interwoven with twigs or tree branches for making fences, walls, etc |
| Aloof | not friendly; cool or distant |