Ritual of Proof

  vid-tomes—multimedia, multidimensional books.

  visionaries—perched on top of the roofs of houses, these rooms were originally built for defense, but later became places for romantic trysts.

  waggering—taking advantage of name-bearing hopefuls, i.e., fornication.

  waggers—male hopefuls of the Season.

  waistlet—chain worn around the waist that holds T9 discs.

  waiting-servants—escort new name-bearer to the fastening chamber.

  weavermouth—hideous, evil alien life forms that you never want to invite for lunch.

  wilding—an untamed one.

  woman of the town—an experienced, well-connected aristocrat, who knows her way.

  wristview—great for viewing vid-tomes.

  zip—sex, i.e., "getting the zip."