bannock
a round, flat loaf, typically unleavened
cavalcade
a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles
crenelate
provide a wall of a building with battlements and shielding from enemy weapons
dwindle
diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength
gentil
elegant and generous; posh, stylish
gild
cover thinly with gold
hosen
leggings or trousers
lance
a long weapon for thrusting that has a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head; used by horsemen in charging
malady
a disease or ailment
missal
a book containing the texts used in the Mass throughout the year
mutton
the flesh of sheep, especially mature sheep, used as food
pallet
a straw mattress; a crude or makeshift bed
ruefully
in a way that expresses sorrow or regret, especially in a wry or humorous manner
ruffian
a violent person, especially one involved in crime
sacristan
the sexton, or officer, of a parish church
spire
a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on the top of a building; a long tapering object
thine
Old English word for "your"
urchin
a mischievous young child; a goblin
vexation
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
yeoman
a servant in a royal or noble household
