Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 — Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes

by Geoffrey Chaucer

Barme, s. (dat.) bosom, lap, B 3256, 3630, F 631; Barm, E 551. A.S. bearm.

Baronage, s. assembly of barons, A 3096, B 239.

Baróun, s. baron, T. iv. 190; Bárouns, pl. R. 1204.

Barre, s. bar, A 1075; Barres, pl. stripes across a girdle, A 329 (see note); R. 1103; L. 1200.

Barred, pp. furnished with 'bars,' A 3225. See above.

Barringe, s. adorning with (heraldic) bars, I 417.

Bas, s. base, A. ii. 41. 2; Baas, A. ii. 43. 2.

Basilicok, s. basilisk, I 853; Basiliskoc, I 853 n.

Basin; see Bacin.

Basket, s. basket, HF. 1687; Baskettes, pl. C 445.