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The Internet Connection for Medieval Resources edited by Dr. Andrea R. Harbin.
A single arc, forming half of a circle from the springing line. Common in the 11th and 12th centuries.
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The way of life of the apostles, emphasizing their poverty and preaching; a powerful religious ideal, particularly in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
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1) A financial penalty inflicted at the MERCY of the king or his justices for various minor offences. The offender is said to be "IN MERCY" and the monies paid to the crown to settle the matter is called "amercement".
2) Sum paid to the lord by a person "in mercy" for an offense.
3) A pecuniary punishment or penalty inflicted at the "mercy" of the king or his justices for misdemeanours, defaults, breach of regulations, and other minor offences. The offender was said to be "in mercy", he was "amerced", and paid an "amercement". To be distinguished from damages (compensation to an injured party) and from fine.
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1) "Little wing". (armour)
2) A rectangular, circular or diamond shaped piece of leather or parchment laced to the shoulder, possibly to deflect a swordcut to the neck but more likely decorative, bearing the wearer's coat of arms.
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A monastic community of either monks or nuns. Ruled by an (m. ) Abbot or (f. ) Abbess Usually founded by a particular monastic order and bound by their rules. Abbeys many times owe some form of feudal obligation to a lord/lady or higher organization. Basically they are self contained with all basic function performed by the residents and needs from the local area.
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1) Transfer of rights of property to another.
2) The sale or gift of land or rights from one owner to another.
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1) A mail garment protecting the neck.
2) A "curtain" of mail to protect the neck, suspended from the helmet and reaching to the shoulders.
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