bivouac (n) a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
escutcheon (n) 1 a defined area on which armorial bearings are displayed and which usually consists of a shield; 2 a protective or ornamental plate or flange (as around a keyhole); 3 the part of a ship's stern on which the name is displayed
gnomon (n) an object that by the position or length of its shadow serves as an indicator especially of the hour of the day: such as A) the pin of a sundial, or B) a column or shaft erected perpendicular to the horizon
murmuration (n) the act of murmuring: the utterance of low continuous sounds or complaining noises
perfuse (v) to cause to flow or spread
preponderance (n) a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength.
putative (adj) generally considered or reputed to be
shibboleth (n) a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.
susurrous (n) a whispering or rustling sound