And yet he was but of litel stature.
Canterbury Tales
From The Miller's Tale, a subtle jab at Absolon's masculinity, making it an unusual, slightly mocking detail for a romantic figure.
c. 1387-1400
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"This goode wyf, that was so trewe and kynde, Hadde in hir lyf ful many a joly tyde."
Controversial"And al was fals, but that I have herd say."
Strange & Unusual"For in this world, certein, no wight there is, That he ne hath som favour in his sight."
Controversial"This somnour bar to hym a stif burdoun; / Was nevere trompe of half so greet a soun."
Strange & Unusual"A Monk ther was, a fair for the maistrie, An outridere, that loved venerie."
Humorous