| Ancient Greek city state |
SPARTA |
| Ceremonial display |
POMP |
| Combat clothing |
BATTLEDRESS |
| County near London |
SURREY |
| Current situation |
STATEOFPLAY |
| Decree imposed from above |
DIKTAT |
| Dramatic entertainment popular in the 16th and 17th centuries |
MASQUE |
| Entrance from beneath a stage |
TRAPDOOR |
| Forgive (an offence) |
PARDON |
| Forward movement |
PROGRESS |
| Gaiter; petty quarrel |
SPAT |
| Hang around |
LOITER |
| Headwear |
HAT |
