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Armigerous

History; Medieval

Those ranks of society, esquires and above, who were entitled to bear a coat of arms.

Holders not residing in the benefice or performing the duties attached to the benefice though still collecting the income from the benefice. An absentee priest would appoint a substitute (vicar) to ...

Alienation

History; Medieval

1) Transfer of rights of property to another. 2) The sale or gift of land or rights from one owner to another.

Amercement

History; Medieval

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 ...

Ailette

History; Medieval

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, ...

Annusus

History; Medieval

A colt in its first year, usually unweaned and following its dam.

Abbey

History; Medieval

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 ...