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Hauberk: A Medieval coat of armor, usually of
chain, scale, or banded mail.
Kastenbrust: A characteristically German
breastplate.
Pike: Exceptionally long (18'-21') and heavy
(16-20lbs) two-handed weapon resembling an extremely
long spear. Popular infantry weapon for stopping
cavalry charges.
Rhinegulden: "Rhine Gold,"
another name for
the Florin, a very valuable gold coin, usually
carried by noblemen or rich merchants, named for
their minting in many of the wealthy Rhine cities.
Scramasax: A long knife, or short sword,
usually having a single edge with an angled back-edge
that extended to the thickened back of the blade for
perhaps a third of its length. Having a simple grip
of bone or wood and no pommel or guard, it was a
favored weapon of the Anglo-Saxons and Norsemen.
Terms
Diebin am nacht: German for "Thieves in the night."
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Herr: German for "Sir, Master, Gentleman."
Nett Hund: German for "Nice Doggie."
Score: A unit of measure; Twenty of something.
Terce, Lauds; Medieval time keeping: The
standard "clock" used in the Middle Ages was based
upon the routine of prayers in monasteries. There
were eight of these "hours" or "offices" during the
day. Roughly, three "modern" hours equaled one
"monastic" hour. Terce was 9am, and Lauds 3am.
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by Timothy Parker. All Rights Reserved.
Timothy Parker
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