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Ashlar piece

History; Medieval

Short upright post fixed between the rafter and the inner wall-plate.

Assart

History; Medieval

To turn woodlands into pasture or cropland. To assart lands within a forest with out licence is a grave offence.

Attainder

History; Medieval

The legal corruption of blood, following conviction for high treason. Frequently confirmed by Act of Parliament.

Bachelor

History; Medieval

Journeyman, or craftsman who has not yet achieved master status; the junior members of guilds or fraternities without their own businesses.

Financial penalty inflicted at the MERCY of the king or his justices for various minor offences. The offender is said to be "IN MERCY" and the monies paid to the crown to settle the matter is called ...

Anathema

History; Medieval

Condemnation of heretics, similar in effect to major excommunication. It inflicts the penalty of complete exclusion from Christian society.

Apostate

History; Medieval

The term used to describe one who leaves religious orders after making solemn profession. It is considered a serious crime in the eyes of the church, being not only a breach of faith with God but ...