The Tale of Two Bad Mice Vocabulary Words
Muslin:Â Lightweight cotton cloth in a plain weave.
Perambulator:Â A baby carriage; pram (British).
Skirting-board:Â A narrow wooden board running along the base of an interior wall.
Oilcloth:Â Fabric treated on one side with oil to make it waterproof.
Hearthrug:Â A rug laid in front of a fireplace to protect the carpet or floor.
Ham:Â Meat from the upper part of a pig’s leg salted and dried or smoked.
Cheesemonger:Â A person who sells cheese, butter, and other dairy products.

