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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.

Chapter

History; Medieval

The governing body of an ecclesiastical corporation, whether monsatic community or cathedral clergy.

Bard

History; Medieval

A minstrel or poet who glorifies the virtues of the people and chieftains.

Cantred

History; Medieval

Name applied by Anglo-Normans (usually when making grants of land) to pre-existing territorial units; later used of administrative divisions of certain counties in Ireland.