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Q.1
Aketon
A large wooden platter used for banquets
A padded garment worn under chainmail
A mythical winged beast
An embellished sword
Q.2
Heriot
A medieval vet
Death duty paid to a serf's lord upon his death
A large hay rake
A type of horse-drawn carriage
Q.3
Quintain
A sustaining drink made from quince and honey
The fifth stop on the way to a place of pilgrimage
A type of fever prevalent in 14th century England
A dummy mounted on a post for combat training
Q.4
Portcullis
The king's standard bearer in battle
A silver coin
A heavy lattice-work gate which could be raised and lowered
A leather satchel
Q.5
Tithe
One tenth of a person's income or crop, donated to the Church
A small bedroom at the top of a turret
The medieval plural of 'tooth', commonest in Northumberland
A jewelled staff carried by bishops
Q.6
Postern
A small dog used to hunt rabbits
A servant who worked in the kitchens
A small door or gate at the back of a castle
An outrider accompanying a royal procession
Q.7
Kirtle
A type of buttress, common in Scottish castles
A cauldron placed over an open fire
A lake-dwelling spirit
A lady's gown, usually worn over a chemise
Q.8
Bascinet
A medieval wind instrument
An artificial fish pond
A pointed helmet
A dungeon
Q.9
Crenellations
Square-cut stonework in the ramparts of a castle or palace
Manicured box hedges in a topiary garden
Gold floral scrolls on a coat of arms
Ornate carvings in oak panelling
Q.10
Barbican
A lantern used to warn of danger
The fortified gateway of a castle or city
A type of battering ram
A paved area for the enjoyment of barbecues
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