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Bosnian church

History; Medieval

An independent Church in Bosnia, often called heretical, but probably only in schism from Rome. It existed from the mid- to late thirteenth century until the late fifteenth century.

Borough-English

History; Medieval

# A term which designates the custom of ultimogeniture (All lands inherited by the youngest son). # The name of a form of land-tenure whereby a man's property descended to his youngest son.

English garden-wall bond

History; Medieval

In which there is a single course of headers and then five (or sometimes three) courses of stretchers. This is not so strong since the bricks are bonded only through every fourth or sixth course. ...

English bond

History; Medieval

# Alternate courses of headers and stretchers. # In which the bricks are laid in alternate courses of stretchers (with the long sides visible) and headers (with the short ends visible), so that each ...

Centering

History; Medieval

Temporary framework to support arch or vault during construction.

Bombard

History; Medieval

Heavy cannon used in siege warfare, firing gunstones or metal cannon balls of up to 1,000 lb.

Bastille

History; Medieval

# Redoubt or outwork in military architecture. # Wooden tower on wheels for assault, used in siege warfare.

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