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Medieval History Glossary Terms Beginning with S
Medieval words and terms related to the Middle Ages.
Secular Canons
Secular Canons were a type of priest.
Sheriff
The Sheriff was the chief administrative and judicial officer of a shire.
Shire
The shire was an administrative district, equivalent to the present-day county.
Sumptuary Laws
In the Middle Ages, sumptuary laws were passed to address excessive expenditures.