Beowulf Vocabulary

Front

A person who composed and recited epic or heroic poems, often while playing the harp, lyre, or the like

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bard

Front

To form a sword by heating and hammering

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forge

Front

A blood relative, usually male

Back

kinsman

Front

A structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite

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pyre

Front

A large structure or hall where people gather to feast, socialize, drink, and listen to the bard perform and thereby preserve the history of the people.

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mead-hall

Front

A collection of valuable things such as gold and silver coins or jewels, found in a place where it was hidden or buried

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trove

Front

Being successful, thriving, rich

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prosperity

Front

A large burial mound of earth or stones

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barrow

Front

To punish or criticize someone strongly

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chastise

Front

A type of wetland, an area of land where water covers ground for long periods of time

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marsh