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Anathema

History; Medieval

A condemnation of heretics, similar in effect to major excommunication. It inflicts the penalty of complete exclusion from Christian society.

Attorney

History; Medieval

Person accepted by a manorial court to stand in the place of another.

Arch-brace

History; Medieval

A curved timber across the angle between principals, etc. and tie- or collar-beam, two forming an arch below the latter.

Stilted arch

History; Medieval

Arch with springing line raised above the level of the imposts - i.e. with upright masonry between the imposts and feet of the arch.

Abbot

History; Medieval

Superior of a monastery or nunnery; derived from Syriac word abba, "father".

Anchoret

History; Medieval

A hermit, or recluse (L. anachoreta, one who has withdrawn from the world).

Agrier

History; Medieval

A levy of 4th, 9th or 12th sheaf of harvest.

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