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Cathedral church
History; Medieval

The church of the diocese where a Bishop has the throne (cathedra) and where he presides. Simplified to Cathedral.

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 ...

Conoids
History; Medieval

The part of a fan vault resembling a cone.

Consistory
History; Medieval

Either the diocesan court, or the pope and cardinals' convocation, from a general term for 'council'.

Constable
History; Medieval

The title of an officer given command of an army or an important garrison. Also the officer who commands in the king's absence.

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