Glossary
Portcullis:
Port-cull-es
Part of medieval castle defense systems that forms a metal gate with a pointed bottom that hangs above a castle's entrance that can be closed to block said entrance.
Crenellated:
Cren-a-late-ed
A good 25 cent word, means to complete a battlement or a part of a castle broadly with furnishings.
Battlements:
Bat-tle-ments
An open platform with open space engulfs on top of a wall that surrounds a castle and is utilized for defense/decoration.
Quarrel:
An infuriating argument with multiple people.
Swallow
Swah-loh
A migratory bird that is distinct for its curving flight. Their nests usually consist primarily of mud and are often associated with the start of summer due to their migration schedule.
Plover:
Ploh-vuhr
A catch-all term for any small to medium sized bird that resides in a watery area.
Quail:
A collection of about 130 different and unique species of small birds and have a diet that primarily consists of seeds and berries .
Creeper:
Sadly, not a reference for the mob in Minecraft, but a type of plant that 'creeps' on the ground or grows on a tall surface like ivy.
Bubo:
Swollen, painful lymph nodes (which are opaque fluid that has white blood cells) that is a tell-tale sign of the plague that often grows in the armpit, legs, or groin of a victim.
Regiments:
Form of army classification usually under monarchical rule.
Anarchism:
A system of government where there is no hierarchical power and people voluntarily participate in the system.
Samite:
Sam-ight
A silk fabric that is often interwoven with gold that was worn in the Medieval period.
Excalibur:
Ex-cal-i-bur
King Arthur's legendary sword.
Scabbard:
Scab-bard
The cover or shell for a sword or other weapon.
Electorate:
Uh-LECK-Tuh-Ruht
A group of individuals that through voting or other means, determine who will create legislation and have positions in government.
Pas De Deux:
A dance that requires at least two people, usually a man and a woman.
Lederhosen:
German outfit that consists of traditionally leather shorts and suspenders.
Alms:
Usually a donation of beneficial items such as food, money, or clothes that are given to the down-trodden.
Bereaved:
Br-eevd
A person who has experienced the recent death of a loved one.
Lobbest:
A person who has experienced the recent death of a loved one.
Congregation:
A group of people usually united by a mutual engagement in religious services.
Two Angelias:
Reference to East and Middle Anglia which was a region in Anglo-Saxon England
Gaul:
An ancient region of modern day France, Belgium and Luxembourg that inhabited Celtic speakers that existed during the Roman Empire.
Antioch:
An·tee·aak
Part of ancient Syria that consists of modern day Turkey that was founded in 300 BCE by one of Alexander the Great's generals.
Canter:
To move in a gallop while keeping a rhythm and leaping.
House Martin:
A black and white bird that builds mud nests.
Plumage:
Ploo-midge
Another term for a bird's feathers.
Dorsal:
Zoological term for the back of an animal.
Herring:
A type of fish that is often found in large groups and is distinct for its silver scales.
Pence:
Medieval form of currency, that equals to 1/240 of a modern british pound
Gristle:
An inferior piece of meat that is located near the bone of an animal and is very hard to consume.
Autonomous Collective:
A system of government where all people in a group have an equal voice and choice in a decision making process.
Syndicalist:
Syn-Da-Ca-List
A concept where workers will seize 'the means of production' or collectively own the forms of production and distribution of labor from the current owners and give it to their fellow workers. This act is typically advocated through striking.
Scimitar:
Sim-uh-tar
A small sword with a curved blade that was popular in the Middle East.
Halberd:
Hal-bird
weapon commonly used in the 14-16 centuries in Europe that is designed as an ax blade on a tall staff that allowed foot soldiers to cause damage to an armored person on horseback.
Tabard:
Tab-ard
A tunic often worn by a knight that has their coat of arms on it.
Codpiece:
A piece of fabric or material that hide the opening of breeches that were popular during the 15th and 16th centuries.
Grovel:
When a person physically makes themself lower to another person in a subservient manner.
Cyclorama:
Cy·clo·ra·ma
visual illusion to depict depth by using a curved background.
Renoir:
Ruhn-waar
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French painter and was a pioneer of the Impressionist movement that is notable for its very harsh broken brushstrokes and bold combinations of complementary colors.
Beseech:
Be·seech
To beg in an urgent or anxious fashion.
British Slang Terminology:
Knave: A dishonest and often unpleasant person.
Tart: Offensive term for a sexually liberal woman.
Blighty: A place where someone has ancestral roots in.
Churlish: Behaving rudely in a mean-spirited way caused by a lack of manners.
Sod: Describes someone or something that is exceptionally unpleasant to be around.
Cretin: (Kret-in ) A derogatory term for someone who is acting in a stupid or foolish fashion.
Bint: A derogatory term for a woman in general.
Bugger: Someone who is behaving in an obnoxious manner.
Lily Livered: Someone who behaves in a cowardly manner.
Daft: An unintelligent person.
Pop Culture References:
Terry Gilliam:
Iconic member of the Monty Python comedy group that is notable for his cut-out animation style and cartoons. He was the co-director of Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail. His wacky and goofy animations are an unforgettable component of classic Monty Python comedy.
Michael Moore:
American Oscar Award winning film and 'Mockumentary' (fake documentary) maker. He is most notable for his comedic films produced in the 2000's such as Fahrenheit 9/11, Capitalism: A Love Story and Bowling for Columbine.
Betty Ford:
Former First Lady of the United States and wife to Gerald Ford. Betty Ford is notable for being one of the first First Ladies to be incredibly open to the public, voicing her opinions on Women's Rights and having a charming sense of humor and bluntness.
Carmen Miranda:
Brazilian dancer and actress that was popular in the 1930-50s. She is best known for pioneering the samba dance, which combines Afro-Latin American music and with music/dance of Carnival celebrations from European Catholic traditions.
