Glossary of Terms

 

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There are several terms used on this site that you may not be familiar with. Therefore we are providing a listing of the terms and their meanings.

                          Please Note: Our Glossary is a living document and will be updated often.

Chirurgeon:  A medic or person with medical training. Think in modern terms of EMTs.
Chatelaine:  In medieval times these were the keepers of castles.  They organized the day to day goings on of a medieval household.  For our purpose, chatelaines are the organizers and keepers of membership records, encouraging membership at events and being the official good will ambassadors of the Household.  For the Fighters, the chatelaine of fighters performs the same faction but for those interested in Frat Fighting.
Frat Fighting:  Recreating Medieval fighting with representations of medieval weapons and armor (not historically accurate in design or composition). For more info - click here.
Rec Fighting:  As opposed to Frat Fighting - Rec Fighters use historical and accurate recreations of Steel Weapons and stage very deliberately choreographed battles. For more info - click here.
Iron Key: Armor and Weapons Keeper - maintains and holds the weapons and armor belonging to the Household in safekeeping.  Loans armor to those who may not have any.
Gold Key: Garb and Accessories Keeper - maintains and  holds the garb belonging to the Household in safekeeping. Loans armor to those who may not have any.
Scribe: Note taker at meetings and official events for the Household.
Chancellor of Decorum: Keeper of the traditions of medieval chivalry, manners and customs.  Ensures Household 'plays by the rules' of customs and behavior.
Reeve: Think Referee - for Frat fighting events.  Enforces Rules and Regulations for Frat Fighting, including armor and weapons standards, safety and well being of participants.
Feastocrat: Chief Cook, Banquet and Menu Planner
Pennsicocrat: Gets the land for Pennsic War, aka Site Manger for our encampment
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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This site was last updated 03/20/05