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Dromond

History; Medieval

Very large ship used both in peace and war.

Duke

History; Medieval

Title from the Roman Dux, which has been held over from roman time by the ruler of a district called a duchy. In England the title is reserved for members of the royal family.

DUNGEON

History; Medieval

The jail, usually found in one of the towers.

Abutment

History; Medieval

Pier or buttress against which an arch abuts or from which it springs.

Ambulatory

History; Medieval

Processional walk round apsidal or square east end, behind the high altar.

Abacus

History; Medieval

The uppermost member of a capital immediately under the architrave.

Abbey

History; Medieval

Catholic 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 were subject only to the ...