Words of Interest.

Cithern- n.
Variant of cittern.

Peristyle- n.
1. A series of columns surrounding a building or enclosing a court
2. A court enclosed by columns.

Epitaph- n.
1. An inscription on a tombstone in memory of the one buried there.
2. A brief literary piece commemorating a deceased person.

Muzzy- adj.
1. Confused; muddled.
2. Dull, mentally hazy.

Dregs-n.
1. The sediment in a liquid; lees. Often used in the plural.
2. The basest or least desirable portion. Often used in the plural: the dregs of humanity.
3. A small amount; a residue.

Brogue-
1. An Irish accent in the pronunciation of English
2. Any strong regional accent.