nere : were not (be not)
nought : nothing, (not ever a whit)
ought : (n.) anything whatever, any part; whit (a.) in any respect; at all. (imp. p.) owe; to be bound in duty or by moral obligation. (v.) to be indebted or obliged for.
pillers: those that charge others excessively, as to pillage the people. pill: extort
pyght: plight : to promise or bind by a solemn pledge, especially to betroth; to give or solemn pledge (as of faith, one's word or oath to the truth, for example.) Heb. viij. (other: pitched, trothed)
posing : asking questions
phylacteries: either of two leather pouches containing scriptures, one worn on the left arm, the other on the forehead, by these Scribes or Pharisees
predestinate: to destine or determine in advance; foreordain. to appoint or ordain beforehand by an unchangeable purpose or decree; to pre["e]lect. Romans Chap. viij.
privy, privily : in private, hidden (also a privy place to rest and think)
publicans - ones who worked for the Romans; collector of taxes or tribute from the public.