[XLI.—Page 179].

[Croon], a continuous murmuring sort of musical sound or song.

[Squire], a gentleman who attended on a knight.

[Nier], a river flowing into the Suir from the Co. Waterford.

[Spectrally], like a spectre or ghost.

[Jack], a leathern jacket used for armour.

[Plumes], the feathers of their helmets.

[XLII.—Page 181].

[Claimant], a person laying claim to something.

[Contend], to struggle or fight.