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A 'garderobe' was a chest in which the Lady of the castle kept fine linens and clothing, layered with herbs, to keep moths and other insects from damaging them. |
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What exactly was a 'motte'? |
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3.
If a man was "dubbed", he had a knighthood conferred upon him. |
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4.
What do you think a 'quintain' was? |
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5.
To get out of military service, what did a vassal pay to his lord? |
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6.
What do you think a 'sackbut' could have been? |
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'Donjon' was a spicy mustard lavishly spread on meats to conceal the taste and odor of slight spoilage. |
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8.
A 'buttery' is best described by which of the following? |
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'Mummers' were medieval versions of undertakers, and were not only responsible for laying out the body for burial, but planned the Wake as well. |
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10.
What do you think a 'trebuchet' was? |
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