Ful many a deyntee hors hadde he in stable, / And whan he rood, men myghte his brydel heere / Gynglen in a whistlynge wynd as cleere.
Canterbury Tales
General Prologue to The Canterbury Tales, describing the Monk's opulent lifestyle, contrasting with monastic vows. The jingling bridle in the wind is a 'weird' detail emphasizing his worldliness.
c. 1387-1400
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"In al the parisshe wif ne was ther noon / That to the offrynge bifore hire sholde goon."
Strange & Unusual"Now, good men, God forgive you your trespass, and keep you from the Sin of avarice! Mine holy pardons will save you, if you do give me gold or silver, or else brooches, spoons or rings"
Shocking"His nekke whit was as the flour-de-lys, Thereto strong he was as a champioun."
Humorous"Wel koude he rede a lessoun or a storie, / But al above that he koude singe."
Strange & Unusual"A gentil Maunciple was ther of a temple, Of which achatours myghte take exemple For to be wise in byynge of vitaille."
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