Bartholomew the Englishman

On the Maid

Latin Etymology

Puella dicitur quasi pura ut pupilla, ut dicit Isidorus, super omnia enim quae diliguntur in puella, maxime diligitur pudicitia. Sunt autem puellae considerandae quia secundum complexionem sunt calidae, humidae, et tenellae, secundum corporis dispositionem graciles et flexibiles atque pulchrae, secundum mentis affectionem verecundae, timidae et iucundae, quo ad exteriorem compositionem moribus disciplinatae, in sermonibus cautae et tacitae, in vestibus delicatae.

Use the following words to complete the sentences below. Good Luck!

verecund
jocund
mores
tacit
vestibule

1. Though no contract was signed, the companies had a agreement not to infringe on each other’s consumer base.

2. Though the Principal’s image was harsh and strict, in private he was a and charming man who was difficult not to like.

3. By marrying a man with no money and no education, the debutante violated several established of her social class.

4. After entering the party, the guests immediately removed their coats and placed them in the house’s .

5. The young maiden rejected numerous suitors before meeting her Prince Charming.

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