The medieval glossary of English (old/middle/modern) words as used in the middle ages. Of highlight are words misunderstood or unknown to the general public (or newer participants.)
UPDATED 10/05/2022
There are currently 3 terms in this directory beginning with the letter G.
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Gallons
[late 13th c.] and its preceding Old French roots of the galon and jalon has referred to a liquid measure which has always roughly corresponded with the modern measure.
Gambeson (armor)
A jacket like piece of armor, made from gamboised fabric (quilted from many layers or stuffed between layers) and designed to be worn as armor alone, or as a substrate to mail armor. Frequently was used in conjunction with plate armor as well as foundation garment from which to point (tie on) pieces of armor.
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