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Apostolic life

History; Medieval

The way of life of the apostles, emphasising their poverty and preaching; a powerful religious ideal, particularly in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.

Lancet arch

History; Medieval

Pointed arch formed on an acute-angled triangle, the radii greater than the span.

Depressed arch

History; Medieval

Flattened elliptical, or straight head with only the angles rounded.

Attainder

History; Medieval

Conviction of treason or felony and resulting in forfeiture of rights and property.

Segmental arch

History; Medieval

A single arc struck from a centre below the springing line.

Arquebus

History; Medieval

1) An improved hand-gun, either a match-lock or wheel-lock. 2) A matchlock firearm originally manufactured in Germany in the mid-fifteenth century (from hakenbüsche).

A large land grant by a ruler to a member of his family. Usually not hereditary. Holder usually had rights of internal administration and local tax revenue but owed military service to his superior ...