55. Pardoner: a seller of pardons or indulgences.

56. Newe get: new gait, or fashion; “gait” is still used in this

sense in some parts of the country.

57. Vernicle: an image of Christ; so called from St Veronica,

who gave the Saviour a napkin to wipe the sweat from His face

as He bore the Cross, and received it back with an impression

of His countenance upon it.

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