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Shakespeare uses the word "bug" to mean a bugbear (this is a word Shakespeare also uses), a spook, a bogeyman (a word which derives from "bug"), something to frighten children. In a famous early-sixteenth century version of The Bible, Ps. 91 is translated "Thou shalt not need to be afraid for any bugs by night." The KJV substituted the word "terror". Shakespeare uses this word only five times, perhaps most characteristically in A Winter's Tale: "Hermione: Sir, spare your threats: The bug which you would fright me with I seek."
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When Shakespeare referred to Warwick as a bug that feared us all what did that mean?
Hamlet
What does Shakespeare's word mad-bread mean?
Sorry, Shakespeare did not use that word.
What does Shakespeare mean by the word townsfolk?
Shakespeare does not use the word townsfolk.
What does Shakespeare mean by the word forth?
In a forward direction.
What does shortened word oft mean in shakespeare?
Oft is not a shortened word. Often is a lengthened word. The original word is oft and the form often did not appear until about a century before Shakespeare's day. They are, of course, the same word and mean the same thing.
When Shakespeare referred to Warwick as a bug that feared us all what did that mean?
Hamlet
What does Shakespeare's word mad-bread mean?
Sorry, Shakespeare did not use that word.
What does Shakespeare mean by the word townsfolk?
Shakespeare does not use the word townsfolk.
What does the Chinese word Chong mean?
"Chong" in Chinese can mean "repeat," "replenish," or "pour." This word has different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.
What does Shakespeare mean by the word forth?
In a forward direction.
What does Shakespeare mean by the word the?
Shakespeare wrote in English. "The" means exactly the same when he used it as it does when you use it.
What do you mean by the Kannada word 'Henu'?
In Kannada, the word "Henu" translates to "ghee", which is clarified butter commonly used in Indian cooking.
What does shortened word oft mean in shakespeare?
Oft is not a shortened word. Often is a lengthened word. The original word is oft and the form often did not appear until about a century before Shakespeare's day. They are, of course, the same word and mean the same thing.
What does gi' mean in shakespeare plays?
William Shakespeare sometimes uses the word gi in his plays. This word has the same meaning as the word give.
What does Shakespeare mean by the word waxen?
Waxen means made of wax. Its meaning has not changed since Shakespeare used it.
What does meration mean in the play of romeo and julliet?
There is no word "meration" in Shakespeare.
What does shakespeare mean by the word fie?
Used to express distaste or disapproval.
