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Abjuration

History; Medieval

Renunciation, under oath, of heresy to the Christian faith, made by a Christian wishing to be reconciled with the church.

Baluster

History; Medieval

Small column or pilaster used as a support to a rail.

Ban

History; Medieval

King's power to command and prohibit under pain of punishment or death, mainly used because of a break in the King's Peace. Also a royal proclamation, either of a call to arms, or a decree of ...

Bastion

History; Medieval

Another word for tower or turret projecting from a wall length or at the junction of two walls.

Banalities

History; Medieval

Fees which a feudal lord imposes on his serfs for the use of his mill, oven, wine press, or similar facilities. It some times includes part of a fish catch or the proceeds from a rabbit warren.