a genre of poetry using such language

slander or disgrace, bring bad name to someone, speak ill of someone, behave unethically and immoral

a doorkeeper, porter

variegated, multicoloured

a sharp sword

a guard, protector

matchlock, musket

tasteful, delicious, savoury

tasty, delicious, yummy

imposing, impressive, effective, powerful, having the power

shining, glittering

a matchlock, a gun of great range or damaging power

thorny, having many thorns or thorn bushes, bush-like

rooty, having (hardened or widespread) roots

Botany: flaky, layer

comrade, close friend, companion, colleague

be hanged

informed of, knowing, experienced

stylish, elegant, graceful, observer of traditions or customs

an officer appointed to collect the revenue from a shiq

stipendiary, pensioner

Forked pieces, shrapnel

patent leather