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The branch of knowledge dealing with past events.

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abbey

History; Medieval

Catholic monastic community of either monks or nuns. Ruled by an (m.) Abbot or (f.) Abbess Usually founded by a particular monastic order and bound by their rules. Abbeys were ...

abjuration

History; Medieval

renunciation, under oath, of heresy to the Christian faith, made by a Christian wishing to be reconciled with the church.

abutment

History; Medieval

pier or buttress against which an arch abuts or from which it springs.

adulterine castle

History; Medieval

castle built without liege lord's approval.

ambulatory

History; Medieval

processional walk round apsidal or square east end, behind the high altar.

amercement

History; Medieval

financial penalty inflicted at the MERCY of the king or his justices for various minor offences. The offender is said to be "IN MERCY" and the monies paid to the crown to settle ...