(a) A cross for crucifixion, a gibbet; (b) the cross of Christ; holi cros; Exaltacioun of the cros, a feast, Sept. 14; feste of the holi cros, feast of the Invention of the Cross, May 3; (c) winnen……

(a) A lion; (b) in comparisons: fers (hardi, wod) as lioun; cruel (real, sterne) as a lioun; strongere than a lioun; proudere (wildere) than the lioun; etc.; (c) in phrases: fers (gredi, grim, lothli,……

(a) A pointed missile of some kind; an arrow or a dart; (b) the heavy javelin of the Roman infantry; (c) a sharp-pointed surgical cutting instrument, a lancet. …

(a) Purple, dark crimson, or violet; of a cloth or garment: dyed in a purplish or crimson hue, often denoting royalty; also, of a liturgical vestment: denoting a penitential season; (b) purpel pal, a……

(a) A cloth, often of silk, dyed with Tyrian purple or a similar dye; purple fabric, esp. associated with royalty; (b) a garment made from purple cloth; raiment of royal purple; also fig.; usen purpur……

(a) A plant of the genus Rosa; the flower of this plant; also, a rosebush; also fig.; (b) med. the flower or bud of the rose as used in various medicinal preparations; also, a medicinal syrup or……

(a) An ancient unit of weight of varying value, ranging from about 55 pounds to over 130 pounds; a talent weight of gold, silver, or brass; talent of led, a talent weight of lead used as a lid; as a……