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ballinger

History; Medieval

English sailing barge usually with from forty to fifty oars, shallow-draughted and clinker built.

canton

History; Medieval

Small division of territory in Switzerland, similar to the English parish.

cat

History; Medieval

# Assault tower. # Stout, rectangular shed with open sides, mounted on wooden wheels, used to provide cover for men using rams, picks and similar weapons against the masonry of a fortification.

bull

History; Medieval

An authoritiative papal letter, sealed with the lead seal, or bulla, of the pope.

A church officer consecrated to the highest of the holy orders; usually the head of a diocese with spiritual authority over the other clergy and laity in that diocese; believed to be a successor to ...

benefit of clergy

History; Medieval

# A privilege enjoyed by members of the clergy, including tonsured clerks, placing them beyond the jurisdiction of secular courts. # The legal privilege of those who could prove they were clergy to ...

chamberlain

History; Medieval

# An officer of the royal household. He is responsible for the Chamber, meaning that he controls access to the person of the King. He is also responsible for administration of the household and the ...