Cokini — Grade of king s messenger junior to the *nuncius regis and who travelled on foot. The term was first used in the *rolls c.1251. Initially, they were simply a spare pair of hands from the kitchens, used as casual messengers. Later, they were… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Aerendraca — A king s agent or messenger, though perhaps not officially so as was the *nuncius regis of later times; rather a legatus regis, or ambassador perhaps, charged with specific tasks. The rank is now unclear but was akin to that of *staller and… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Boist — The bag used by the king s and other messengers to carry the post entrusted to them. Cf. Nuncius regis … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Boiste — The bag used by the king s and other messengers to carry the post entrusted to them. Cf. Nuncius regis … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Carectarius — Latin term for a carter or head carter. These men were responsible for the safe and efficient movement of the royal household on its endless *itinerary through the realm. The carectarius is found in livery lists among the middle ranks, with the… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Cursores — These men were sometimes also known as viatores, i.e. travellers or wayfarers; but they should not be confused with the *nuncius regis or *cokini. They were freelance messengers, making a living by obtaining writs in the king s *chancery on other … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Hackney — Orig. a place near London where horses were pastured; by transference the horses kept there for hire. They were also used as pack horses. Such horses would be used by king s messengers. Since then the word has become familiar in the hackney cab … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Hakenei — Orig. a place near London where horses were pastured; by transference the horses kept there for hire. They were also used as pack horses. Such horses would be used by king s messengers. Since then the word has become familiar in the hackney cab … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Hanaper — 1) The basket used by a *nuncius regis to hold bulky items. Later, a basket for hanaps or expensive plate. From this we have our picnic hamper . Cf. Hand fast 2) *Chancery department into which were paid the fees for sealing charters; such fees… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
King's messenger — See Nuncius regis … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
