...in which I share some of my favorite medieval research resources and methods for the benefit of others interested in also writing about the Middle Ages

Showing posts with label medieval officials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label medieval officials. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Medieval Word of the Day


Wardrobe: A medieval wardrobe could be a free standing closet like this:



But in Dangerous Favor, "wardrobe" refers to a room or (for a king or great noble) a series of rooms in a castle that housed his robes, jewelry, and other personal valuables (including spices!), as well as cash and important documents; the King’s Wardrobe included his personal treasury

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Medieval Word of the Day

Seneschal: Official in a medieval household responsible for the supervision and management of a nobleman’s estates