Virgate
[vur-git, -geyt]
Etymology: Medieval Latin virgata, from virga, a land measure, from Latin, rod
1) Standard tenant’s holding on many manors, but of a size that varied from manor to manor (usually from 20 to 30 acres) — Bennett, Judith M. Women in the Medieval English Countryside, 235
2) A quarter of a hide; often 20 or 30 […]
Castle-Guard
Feudal obligation to serve in the garrison of a castle, either for a period each year or during war. (Gies, Joseph and Francis. Life in a Medieval Castle, 229)
*term definitions retrieved from Netserf’s Medieval Glossary (http://www.netserf.org/Glossary)
Pavise
[pav-is]
1. Large, free-standing shield on hinged support used by archers and crossbowmen as protection when shooting. (Seward, Desmond. Henry V: The Scourge of God, 223)
2. Large rectangular shield carried by spearmen or shield bearers (pavisers) and used to provide cover for crossbowmen. (Wise, Terence. Medieval Warfare, 250)
*term definitions retrieved from Netserf’s Medieval Glossary (http://www.netserf.org/Glossary)
Enceinte
[en-seynt, ahn-sant]
Etymology: French, from Old French, enclosing wall, from enceindre to surround, from Latin incingere, from in- + cingere to gird
An enclosing wall, usually exterior, of a fortified place. (Gies, Joseph and Francis. Life in a Medieval Castle, 226)
Dais
[dey-is]
Etymology: Middle English deis, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin discus high table, from Latin, dish, quoit
Raised platform for high table. (Wood, Margaret. The English Medieval House, 411)