Wreathed, twisted, curled. Hazel-mead, a kind of mead with hazel nuts put into it to flavour it. For mead, see p. 17. Lullaby, a nurse song: a song to put a person to sleep; see p. 210. Mannanan, or Mannanan Mac Lir, a Dedannan chief, the Pagan Irish god of the sea. Angus, a Dedannan or fairy chief, who had his palace under one of the great mounds on the Boyne between Drogheda and Slane. VIII.--Page 39. Matin time, very early in the morning: before day: the time of first prayer. Anchoret, a hermit. Matins, very early morning prayers. Transformed, changed, turned. Waxed, grew, became: waxed very wroth, became very angry. Cleric, a clergyman. Radiant, bright, joyful, happy looking. Lament, a sort of sad song. IX.--Page 45. Enlightenment, knowledge, education, intelligence. Community, a number of persons living together in the same dwelling or in the same place. Encounter, to meet with, to go against. Interpreter, a person who explains in one language what a speaker says in another. The interpreter has to know both languages. X.--Page 50. Rampart, a wall or high bank for defence. Structure, a building. Household, all the people that live in one house. Standard, a pole with a flag, banner, or colours, on top. Transfer, to change from one to another. Romantic stories, tales of fictitious adventures. Diadem, a crown, or a band like a crown, worn round the head. Spell of feebleness, weakness brought on by some sort of enchantment. XI.--Page 55. Pondering, thinking deeply. Meet, fit, proper, becoming. Ultonians, the Ulstermen. Gainsay, to speak against, to contradict. Ridge of the world, a usual expression in Irish writings. Gracious, kind and gentle in manner. Attendant, a person who attends, a servant. Military service, service as soldiers under pay. Betimes, in good time, early. Booth, a hut or tent. XII.--Page 60. Pledge, security. Submission, yielding, coming under a person's authority. Knighthood. Knight, a soldier of high dignity: a champion: knighthood, the dignity of a knight. The ancient Irish often received knighthood at seven years of age. Obligation, a promise, a bond, something one is bound to do. Galley, a low flat vessel with oars and sails. Chessboard, a board with black and white squares on which chess was played. The ancient Irish were very fond of chess. Re-assure, to make a person sure that things are right, to encourage. XIII.--Page 66. Resort, to go often to a place. Curragh, a light boat made of wickerwork covered with hides. Persist, to continue without ceasing. Perplexity, doubt, anxiety of mind. Clan, a number of families or a race of people all more or less related to each other. Slieve Fuad, a mountain near Newtownhamilton in Armagh: the name is now forgotten. Baleful, evil, very bad or wicked.