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apange

History; Medieval

Royal lands granted by a French king to a younger son for his maintenance, with the title of duke or count.

apse

History; Medieval

1) Part of a building semi-circular in plan. 2) Semicircular or polygonal end to a building.

apostate

History; Medieval

The term used to describe one who leaves religious orders after making solemn profession. It is considered a serious crime in the eyes of the church, being not only a breach of faith with God but ...

affeeror

History; Medieval

Officer responsible for assessing manorial amercements and fines.

1) The meeting of feudal vassals with the king it also refers to decrees issued by the king after such meetings. 2) A) Rule or regulation; B) procedure in legal actions concerning land. See darrein ...

autocephalous

History; Medieval

Self-headed, autonomous. Used to describe a branch of the Orthodox Church (e.g., the Serbian Church) that could, while remaining in communion with Constantinople, elect its own bishop and administer ...