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celure

History; Medieval

canopy of honour placed over the great Rood, or an altar to enhance its dignity and stateliness.

cesspit

History; Medieval

the opening in a wall in which the waste from one or more garderobes was collected.

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 ...

chamfered

History; Medieval

formed by cutting away the arris or sharp edge of either stone or timber to any given width.

the officer of the royal household who serves as the monarch's secretary or notary. The chancellor is responsible for the Chancery, the arms of the royal government dealing with domestic and foreign ...