Jobs in a medieval town Flashcards

1
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What where the governmental occupations?

A

Jailer, exchequer(responsible to the king a money), diplomat (negotiates with foreign countries), hayward (hedges and fences)

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Criminal occupations?

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Diver (a pickpocket), fence (trades stolen goods), footpad (robs pedestrians).

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Religious occupations?

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Cantor(choir leader), abbot(superior of a monastery), curate(priest), metropolitan(an archbishop).

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4
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Entertainers?

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Mummer(actor), barker(advertises at entrance), bear-ward.

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