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What was the overseer of a manor called?

Reeve. This was usually a villager electd by the tenants of the manor.

What was the household official in charge of the stables called?

Marshal. This position evolved into an honorary royal office.

What was the English royal council and court of justice called?

Curia Regis.

What was the manorial official in charge of the hedges called?

Hayward. The hedges were called haies.

This household officer was in charge of the lord's chamber.

Chamberlain.

This was a feudal duty to accompany the lord as an escort.

Cavalcade.

The royal official in charge of a shire or county.

Sheriff.

A tax paid in lieu of military service.

Scutage. Also known as a shield-tax.

What was a private forester called?

Woodward.

What was a knight-aspirant called?

Squire.