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Notes on Act I, scene v
kibes: an inflammation followed by itchy irritation on the hands, feet, or ears, resulting from exposure to moist cold, known today as chilblains.
prithee: pray thee
slip-shod: You needn't wear slippers to protect you from chilblains, implying that he hasn't any brains in his heels or elsewhere, if he intends to go to Regan for help.
kindly: double meaning: affectionately (ironic) or in kind, according to her nature
this: this one, he compares her to Goneril
crab: crab apple; although the two sisters don't look alike, they will "taste" alike.
her: Cordelia; already Lear's conscience bothers him.
case: covering
nature: paternal instincts
asses: followers (for only asses follow a fool like you)
seven stars: the constellation of Pleiades
perforce: Goneril has forced Lear to give up his privileges.
temper: mentally balanced, sane
maid: virgin
things: male genitals; a foolish maid will not remain a virgin for long, unless surrounded by impotent men (Lear).