Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases. Christopher Coredon with Ann Williams.
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
Chafe-wax — See Chauffer of Chancery … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Great seal — The seal first appeared in its developed form in England during Edward the Confessor s reign. The great seal was double sided (unlike other English royal seals) and usually showed the monarch seated, as well as the royal insignia. Henry I s… … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Frank Abney Hastings — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Hastings. Frank Abney Hastings (14 février 1794 1er juin 1828) fut un marin britannique et un philhellène. Cadet d une famille noble anglaise, Frank Abney Hastings fit une carrière dans la Royal Navy.… … Wikipédia en Français
John Hane — fut un militaire et philhellène britannique, né en 1800 et décédé en septembre 1844. Engagé aux côtés des Grecs insurgés dès 1821, il se lia d amitié avec Frank Abney Hastings lors du siège de Nauplie. Lorsqu Hastings créa son propre corps, il… … Wikipédia en Français
Spigurnel — Title of the sealer of writs in *chancery in the 13 14c. It was he who actually used the seal on documents, assisted by the *chauffer, or chafe wax. The title is found as a surname in the 14c. The Latin form is spigurnellus … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
