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Medieval

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ballflower

History; Medieval

petalled globelike ornament, used as decoration in early 14th century.

ballista

History; Medieval

siege engine in the form of a large bow for shooting missiles, usually iron bolts

baluster

History; Medieval

small column or pilaster used as a support to a rail.

ban

History; Medieval

king's power to command and prohibit under pain of punishment or death, mainly used because of a break in the King's Peace. Also a royal proclamation, either of a call to arms, or a decree of ...

banalities

History; Medieval

fees which a feudal lord imposes on his serfs for the use of his mill, oven, wine press, or similar facilities. It some times includes part of a fish catch or the proceeds from a rabbit warren.