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borough

History; Medieval

# A town with the right of self government granted by royal charter. # Originally a defended farm or residence but usually used in the meaning current from the ninth to the ...

baronage

History; Medieval

The leading members of the landed elite, above the bannerets. The title of baron carried no specific duties or rights, though most were treated as peers.

bourc

History; Medieval

Gascon title meaning "bastard", but to which no stigma attached. It was adopted as a matter of course by illegitimate sons of prominent families.

bailiff

History; Medieval

# Manorial official, overseer of the manor, chosen by the lord. # Chief representative of a lord on a manor (usually an outsider appointed by the lord).

bullace

History; Medieval

A small tree or large shrub bearing black fruits 1-1. 5in. long with comparatively large stones. Spreads by cuckers - shoots arising from underground from parts of the root ...

barded horse

History; Medieval

A vassal who holds directly from the crown and serves as a member of the king's great council. It is not, of itself, a title, but rather a description of the Tenants in Chief ...