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dromond

History; Medieval

very large ship used both in peace and war.

duke

History; Medieval

title from the Roman Dux, which has been held over from roman time by the ruler of a district called a duchy. In England the title is reserved for members of the royal family.

dun

History; Medieval

Scottish single family hill fort.

DUNGEON

History; Medieval

the jail, usually found in one of the towers.

coif

History; Medieval

A type of armored head-covering made out of chain-mail.

Baron

History; Medieval

A ruler below the king in the feudal system, the baron ruled an area of land called a fief. He would pledge his loyalty to the king in return for the land.

Bishop

History; Medieval

A leader in the church, the bishop was often the top church leader in a kingdom.