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cambered beam

History; Medieval

With slight curve, the centre higher than the ends.

bartizan

History; Medieval

Overhanging battlemented corner turret, corbelled out; common in French and Scottish military architecture.

centering

History; Medieval

Temporary framework to support arch or vault during construction.

boss

History; Medieval

Projecting ornament concealing intersection of vaulting ribs, etc.

buttery

History; Medieval

# Room for the service of beverages. # Storeroom for wine and other beverages.

barber-surgeon

History; Medieval

Monastic who shaves faces/heads and performs light surgery.

black canons

History; Medieval

A common name for Augustinian Canons, derived from the color of their robes.

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