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

by Geoffrey Chaucer

Diametre, s. diameter, A. ii. 38. 8.

Diápred, pp. as adj. variegated, diversified with figures, A 2158; Díapred, R. 934.

Dich, s. ditch, A 3964, B 4038, I 718.

Dichen, v. make a dyke round, L. 708; Diched, pp. provided with a ditch or moat, A 1888. See Dyke.

Dide, Didest; see Doon.

Diete, s. diet, daily food, A 435, B 1451, C 516; Dyete, B 4026.

Diffamacioun, s. defamation, D 1304.

Diffame, s. evil name, ill report, E 540, 730. See Defame.

Diffame, ger. to defame, dishonour, HF. 1581; A 3147; v. cry down, D 2212. See Defame.

Difference, s. 5. 125.