Other words from 'The Templar Knight' by Jan Guillou
Turcopole
Locally recruited mercenaries by Crusaders during the time of Crusades. Most used to be still Christian children of local tribes, some used to be Muslims also but fighting for Christian armies for the sake of money.
To close ranks
To move closer in military formation (bring ranks closer).
Also means, to unite forces with others and work together towards a goal
Jarl
A scandinavian nobleman/ chieftan in medieval times
Deul Vult!
God wills it. Knights' war cry.
Mead
An alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey & water
Wimple
The medieval women, specially nuns of certain orders used to cover their head with a cloth piece that would also frame their face. That's wimple.
Ting/ Thing
Community assembly of free people in Scandinavian tribes, acting as governing body. The term lives on as name of few parliaments in these countries.
To mull a drink
A spice up and heat. For example mulled wine.
Also, the think over something extensively
Crepuscular
Related to dawn, twilight
So some insects that become active at that ungodly time, they are called 'Crepuscular' insects. A few of my friends come in this category.
The shrill,... sound from the unbelievers screeching out their prayers over the crepuscular city woke him up ....
from The Templar Knight, by Jan Guillou
Pater Noster
'Our Father' literally in Latin.
The main Christian prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples. Starts with 'Our father in heaven, hallowed by thy name...'
I read often about the priest asking a confessor to say ten Pater Noster. Now I know what exactly it is.
Turcopole
Locally recruited mercenaries by Crusaders during the time of Crusades. Most used to be still Christian children of local tribes, some used to be Muslims also but fighting for Christian armies for the sake of money.
To close ranks
To move closer in military formation (bring ranks closer).
Also means, to unite forces with others and work together towards a goal
Jarl
A scandinavian nobleman/ chieftan in medieval times
Deul Vult!
God wills it. Knights' war cry.
Mead
An alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey & water
Wimple
The medieval women, specially nuns of certain orders used to cover their head with a cloth piece that would also frame their face. That's wimple.
Ting/ Thing
Community assembly of free people in Scandinavian tribes, acting as governing body. The term lives on as name of few parliaments in these countries.
To mull a drink
A spice up and heat. For example mulled wine.
Also, the think over something extensively
Crepuscular
Related to dawn, twilight
So some insects that become active at that ungodly time, they are called 'Crepuscular' insects. A few of my friends come in this category.
The shrill,... sound from the unbelievers screeching out their prayers over the crepuscular city woke him up ....
from The Templar Knight, by Jan Guillou
Pater Noster
'Our Father' literally in Latin.
The main Christian prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples. Starts with 'Our father in heaven, hallowed by thy name...'
I read often about the priest asking a confessor to say ten Pater Noster. Now I know what exactly it is.
Al Quds
Name of Jerusalem in Arabic.
