An irritating, troublesome or harmful person, situation or thing.
News of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events.
gay; merry; jovial; convivial.
The woody portion of flax, separated from the fiber as refuse matter by retting, braking, and scutching.
A good thing; a blessing or benefit; a thing to be thankful for.
An unpaid service due by a tenant to his lord.