Midwives Apprentice Vocab

What does the word "haggling" mean?

• Complaining loudly

• Bargaining over a price

• Stealing from a merchant

• Saving money

A "midwife" is a person who:

• Helps deliver babies

• Takes care of farm animals

• Treats wounds and injuries

• Teaches children

If milk begins to "curdle," it is:

• Becoming frozen

• Turning into butter

• Becoming spoiled

• Getting thicker for cooking

A "wimple" is:

• A medieval tool for farming

• A medieval head-covering for women

• A type of food from ancient times

• A sacred religious book

"Sties" are used to house which animals?

• Horses

• Cows

• Sheep

• Pigs

"Stanching" means:

• Causing pain

• Stopping the flow of something

• Cleaning a wound

• Hiding evidence

An "apprentice" is:

• A beginner learning from an expert

• A knight in training

• A ruler of a kingdom

• A wandering merchant

If someone "meandered," they:

• Walked in a straight line

• Followed a winding path

• Ran as fast as they could

• Stood still

If something "erupted," it:

• Melted into liquid

• Disappeared completely

• Moved slowly and quietly

• Burst forth suddenly

An "ointment" is:

• A type of clothing

• A medicinal skin cream

• A kind of potion

• A sharp tool