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A-Z of Shakespeare – I

April 9, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens

In Shakespeare, illness means wickedness.

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A-Z of Shakespeare – H

April 8, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens

Pronounced hoh-boy, a hautboy is a wind instrument, later called an oboe.

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A-Z of Shakespeare – G

April 7, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens

Pronounced gib not jib, a gib is a tom-cat.

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A-Z of Shakespeare – F

April 6, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens

Pronounced foy-zun, foison means abundance.

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A-Z of Shakespeare – E

April 5, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens
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Exsufflicate is an adjective which means exaggerated or blown up out of all proportion.

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A-Z of Shakespeare – D

April 4, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens

Dudgeon means hilt or handle.

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A-Z of Shakespeare – C

April 3, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens
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Today’s Shakespearean word of the day is… consanguineous

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A-Z of Shakespeare – B

April 2, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens
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Today’s Shakespearean word of the day is… basilisk

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A-Z of Shakespeare – A

April 1, 2016May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens
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Throughout April we will be bringing you an A-Z of Shakespearean words, taken from the brilliant Oxford Illustrated Shakespeare Dictionary . Every day we will be guiding you through some of the most interesting words and definitions from the dictionary, one letter at a time! Today’s Shakespearean word of the day is….artificial Warning! Don’t read in the modern meaning […]

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It’s Time for Halloween Magic with Winnie the Witch!

October 27, 2015May 25, 2017Oxford Childrens

Halloween will soon be upon us – the perfect time to organise a Winnie the Witch Halloween Party! Or, if you’re a big Winnie and Wilbur fan and are looking for fun, creative activities about your favourite characters, then look no further.   Download this great new party pack , full of great Winnie and Wilbur games and crafts suitable for […]

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