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Barded horse

History; Medieval

A vassal who holds directly from the crown and serves as a member of the king's great council. It is not, of itself, a title, but rather a description of the Tenants in Chief class of nobility.

Bourc

History; Medieval

Gascon title meaning "bastard", but to which no stigma attached. It was adopted as a matter of course by illegitimate sons of prominent families.

Barony

History; Medieval

# Name given to administrative divisions of certain counties. # Land held as a grant directly from the king.

Chamfer

History; Medieval

# Surface created by removing a square edge obliquely. # Bevel, plane formed by cut-off angle.

Castle-guard

History; Medieval

Feudal obligation to serve in the garrison of a castle, either for a period each year or during war.

Bailiff

History; Medieval

# Manorial official, overseer of the manor, chosen by the lord. # Chief representative of a lord on a manor (usually an outsider appointed by the lord).

Bullace

History; Medieval

A small tree or large shrub bearing black fruits 1-1. 5in. long with comparatively large stones. Spreads by cuckers - shoots arising from underground from parts of the root system - and therefore ...