drear > dreary
5 Yet nould she doff her weary arms, for fear
nould > would not doff > (Fused form of "do off", as Spenser's apostrophe shows) arms > armour
6 Of secret danger, nor let sleep oppress
oppress > oppress, overwhelm; take by surprise
7 Her heavy eyes with nature's burden dear, 8 But drew herself aside in sickerness,
sickerness > confidence; security
9 And her well pointed weapons did about her dress.
well pointed > sharp; but not, apparently: well appointed, well equipped dress > arrange