ANCESTRYnounOld French7 findersThe state of being ancestors.

BUTTONnounOld French48 findersA knob or disc that is passed through a loop or (buttonhole), serving as a fastener.

CONTRIVEverbOld French22 findersTo invent by an exercise of ingeniosity; to devise

CORSETnounOld French28 findersA woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

DISROBEverbOld French20 findersTo undress someone or something.

DISTAINverbOld French28 findersTo stain, discolour or tarnish

ENRAGEverbOld French8 findersTo become angry or wild.

FLAMBOYANTadjectiveOld French194 findersShowy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, style, etc.; ostentatious.

GRUMBLEnounOld French38 findersA high thundering, rumbling or growling sound.

JARGONnounOld French98 findersA technical terminology unique to a particular subject.

NOOSEnounOld French26 findersAn adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.

PILFERverbOld French259 findersTo steal in small quantities, or articles of small value; to practise petty theft.

TREYnounOld French6 findersA playing card or die with the rank of three.

VANGUARDnounOld French106 findersThe leading units at the front of an army or fleet.