Anglo-saxons 42-49 Flashcards

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Fief

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Land held by a vassal in return for service to a lord.

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Homage

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To demonstrate allegiance to another person publically.

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3
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Logistics

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The planning and organisation of supplies for troops and moving troops around.

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4
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Bayeux Tapestry

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An embroidered cloth

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Tyrannical

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Using power in a cruel or unreasonable way.

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6
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Accession

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coming to the throne

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7
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Crossbow

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weapon for shooting arrows

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8
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Confiscate

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To seize someone’s property with authority.

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Fen

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Flat, low-lying marshland areas of eastern England

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