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ballinger

History; Medieval

English sailing barge usually with from forty to fifty oars, shallow-draughted and clinker built.

canton

History; Medieval

Small division of territory in Switzerland, similar to the English parish.

cat

History; Medieval

# Assault tower. # Stout, rectangular shed with open sides, mounted on wooden wheels, used to provide cover for men using rams, picks and similar weapons against the masonry of a ...

bull

History; Medieval

An authoritiative papal letter, sealed with the lead seal, or bulla, of the pope.

bishop

History; Medieval

A church officer consecrated to the highest of the holy orders; usually the head of a diocese with spiritual authority over the other clergy and laity in that diocese; believed to ...

benefit of clergy

History; Medieval

# A privilege enjoyed by members of the clergy, including tonsured clerks, placing them beyond the jurisdiction of secular courts. # The legal privilege of those who could prove ...

chamberlain

History; Medieval

# An officer of the royal household. He is responsible for the Chamber, meaning that he controls access to the person of the King. He is also responsible for administration of ...