Medieval

Medieval

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Medieval

Holders not residing in the benefice or performing the duties attached to the benefice though still collecting the income from the benefice. An absentee priest would appoint a substitute (vicar) to ...

equilateral arch

History; Medieval

Pointed arch formed on an equilateral triangle, i.e. the radii equal to the span.

pointed arch

History; Medieval

Arch struck from centres on the springing line.

acanthus

History; Medieval

Plant of which the leaves are represented in a classical capital of the Corinthian order.

attainder

History; Medieval

Conviction of treason or felony and resulting in forfeiture of rights and property.

segmental arch

History; Medieval

A single arc struck from a centre below the springing line.

arquebus

History; Medieval

1) An improved hand-gun, either a match-lock or wheel-lock. 2) A matchlock firearm originally manufactured in Germany in the mid-fifteenth century (from hakenbüsche).