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History

The branch of knowledge dealing with past events.

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butt

History; Medieval

Small part of a plowed field, often the portion remaining after plowing.

canon

History; Medieval

A church law or decree incorporated into the body of church law.

canon lawyer

History; Medieval

A student of, or graduate in, canon law and often a practitioner in the church courts.

bacinet

History; Medieval

Relatively light helmet with a rounded or pointed top. It might be fitted with a visor.

banalities

History; Medieval

Fees which a feudal lord imposes on his serfs for the use of his mill, oven, wine press, or similar facilities. It some times includes part of a fish catch or the proceeds from a ...

chapter

History; Medieval

The governing body of an ecclesiastical corporation, whether monsatic community or cathedral clergy.

bard

History; Medieval

A minstrel or poet who glorifies the virtues of the people and chieftains.