Careful Words

wreathed (?.)

Maidens withering on the stalk.

William Wordsworth (1770-1850): Personal Talk. Stanza 1.

Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee

Jest and youthful Jollity,

Quips and Cranks and wanton Wiles,

Nods and Becks and wreathed Smiles.

John Milton (1608-1674): L'Allegro. Line 25.