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crucible A vessel of metal or refractory material, employed for heating substances to a high temperature; a severe searching test unbaptized baby Nearly all children were baptized in Puritan society at an early age. Therefore when Ann says, "I have laid seen babies unbaptized in the earth," she means that her children died shortly after childbirth. heathen A person who adheres to the religion of a people or nation that does not acknowledge the God of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam. covenanted To be bound by contract; when Rebecca refers to covenanted Christians, she means they are dedicated to God. aye Another word for yes. Sabbath The Puritans observed Sunday, the Sabbath, as a day of rest and worship in honor of Gicked To have dealings or business with someone (or something); when Parris asks the girls if they have "trafficked with spirits," he is asking whether they have had dealings with the forces of the devil. poppet a small handmade puppet spirits emanations of the supernatural; demons, witches, ghosts or the devil. lechery the sin of adultery harlot prostitute incubi and succubi demonic spirits that aim to have sexual intercourse with humans, and thereby bring about their downfall.