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Header bond

History; Medieval

Bricks laid so that only ends show on wall face.

Battlements

History; Medieval

# Indented parapet for defence. # A narrow wall built along the outer edge of the wall walk to protect the soldiers against attack.

Baluster

History; Medieval

# A short shaft, such as is used in balustrades, usually thicker in the middle than at the ends. # A small column supporting a hand-rail.

Bill

History; Medieval

# A) Short, informal note; B) document initiating proceedings at common law or in equity; C) petition in parliament, on which enactment may be made. # Miltiary use: a weapon based on agricultural ...

Charter of franchise

History; Medieval

Documents granting liberty to a serf by his lord. The term also applies to the freedom granted to the inhabitants of a town or borough. the issue of a Charter of Franchise frees the town from ...