12 Entries Tagged “Medieval”

1. Human Alarm Clock

Prior to alarm clocks, people with big sticks would wake other people up by tapping at their windows. See also Medieval.

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Medieval Welsh kings employed a foot-holder whose duty it was to rub his feet. See also Medieval.

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An epidemic of people dancing until they died. See also Medieval.

A type of cadence in medieval music, but better known for being the English language's longest word composed only of vowels. See also Medieval.

Added by TheOtherRoman on March 30, 2016| Comment | 12 people like this You Like This | Unlike

A trusted man whose job it was to wipe the king's bottom. See also Bathroom, Medieval, Scatological.

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Another form of daring, especially of the heroic or archaic sort. See also Medieval.

Added by Tyler on August 11, 2013| 1 Comment | 18 people like this You Like This | Unlike

To enchant or fascinate. See also Medieval.

Added by cmbd on April 22, 2010| Comment | 22 people like this You Like This | Unlike

Almost always played for the king gnawing on a giant turkey leg. See also Medieval, Royalty, Wealth.

Added by a Guest on January 21, 2009| 2 Comments | 16 people like this You Like This | Unlike

A medieval insult meaning a mean, dirty wretch. See also Medieval.

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