Act 2 Scene 2

A Herald reads Othello’s proclamation to the citizens of Cyprus: there is to be general rejoicing, to celebrate the end of the Turkish threat to the island, and also to honour the marriage of Desdemona and Othello. The short scene reminds us of the situation in Cyprus: it is an island newly released from the threat of war.
2	certain tidings: definite information.
3	mere perdition: total destruction.
4	put himself into: enjoy.
triumph: celebration.
6	addiction: pleasure.
7	nuptial: marriage.
8	offices: stores (catering for food and drink).
9	full liberty of feasting: all feasting is free.
10	bell: curfew bell.
told: struck (an alternative spelling would be “tolled”).