ADALIDES : chiefs, leaders.
ADELANTADO : governor.
ALCADE : (variant of alcade) leader; official.
ALCAYDE : (also spelled alcaide) commander of a fortress or castle.
ALCAZAR : palace; fortress.
ALFAQUI : Moslem expounder and teacher of the Koran.
ALFEREZ : ensign; lieutenant.
ALGUAZIL : (also alguacil) officer.
ALJAMA : assembly.
ALMEXIA : (also almejia) small cloak.
ALMOCADENES : commanders.
ALMOGAVARES : marauding soldiers.
ALMORAVIDES : warlike Moorish tribe.
ALMOXARIFE : (also almojarife) tax collector.
ALQUINAL : woman's veil or headdress.
ARBALISTER : (also arbalester) medieval cross-bow man.
ARMATOST : an instrument used for charging the cross-bow.
ARRAYAZ : (also arraez) chief; captain.
ARROBA : variable measure of weight.
ASSOYLED : absolved.
AYO : tutor.
BARBARY : the Mediterranean coast of North Africa.
BARBICAN : fortified outpost.
BEWRAYED : revealed.
BRIAL : silken shirt.
BROIL : quarrel.
CADI : judge or magistrate in a Moslem community.
CAFIZ : (also cahiz) nominal measure of twelve bushels (the load of a mule).
CAMPEADOR : champion (name applied to The Cid).
CARKANET : (also carcanet) ornamental chain of precious stones.
CAROB : Mediterranean fruit.
CASTELLAN : governor of a castle.
COIF : close-fitting cap.
COLEWORT : variety of cabbage.
COMPLINES : evening prayers said immediately after vespers.
CORREGIDOR : magistrate; mayor.
CORTES : Spanish parliament.
CUISH : (also cuisse) armor piece protecting the thigh.
DESCANT : song or melody.
DEVOIR : duty.
DINERO : coin unit of currency.
DISPEEDED : dispatched.
DISSEIZED : deprived.
DOBLA : old Spanish gold coin.
DOMINICUM : seat of the Lord; cathedral.
ELECTUARY : a medicine, usually a powder mixed with honey or syrup.
ESCANFORTE : sturdy fabric.
ESTRADO : dais, raised platform.
FANEGA : grain measure (about 1.6 bushels).
FEATLY : elegantly.
GAMBAX : (also gambaj) stuffed jacket worn beneath the coat of mail.
GIPION : (also gipon) a quilted garment often worn over (originally under) armor.
GLEEMAN : minstrel.
GOSSIP : godparent.
GRIEVE : (also greave) leg armor.
GRIS : fur used in ceremonial costume.
GUAZIL : see alguazil.
GUERDON : reward.
HIDALGO : member of the lesser Spanish nobility.
HOUR OF SEXTS : fourth of the seven canonical hours; 12 noon.
HOUR OF TRIECE : third of the seven canonical hours; 9 a.m.
HOWSEL : (also housel) to be given the Eucharist.
INCONTINENTLY : immediately.
INFANTAZGO : territory of an Infante or Infanta.
INFANZON : ancient nobleman.
JOCULAR : jester; minstrel.
LEASING : lying; deceitful.
LETTER OF CREDENCE: letter of introduction.
LINSEY-WOOLSEY : coarse fabric.
MARAVEDI : gold coin struck by the Moors in Spain.
MAUGRE : in spite of.
MENEVER : (also minever) fur used in ceremonial costume.
MIRAMAMOLIN : King of the Moors; literally, "prince of the believers."
NONES : ninth hour; 3 p.m.
ORATORY : place of prayers.
ORGULLOUS : (also orgulous) proud; haughty.
PAINICK : millet.
PANILLA : oil measure (one-quarter lb.).
PAVAIS : (variant of pavis) large shield.
POITRAL : (also poitrel) horse's breastplate.
POSADA : home; dwelling.
POSTERN : back door or gate.
PRIMES : canonical office for the first hour of the day.
PULSE : plant with edible seeds, such as peas, beans, etc.
QUINQUAGESIMA : Sunday before Lent.
QUINTAL : a hundred pounds.
RANZAL : choice fabric.
REED : (also rede) advice; explanation.
REGIDOR : councilman.
RICOS-OMES : (also ricohombres) grandees; peers of the realm.
SEIGNORY : (also seigniory) domain.
SENDAL : (also sandal) choice silk fabric.
SIB : related by blood.
SIESTA : hottest part of the day.
SNAFFLED : shuffled.
SOLDAN : sultan; ruler.
SPOIL : pillage; plunder.
SUMPTER BEASTS : pack animals.
TARRIANCE : delay.
TARTARI : costly silk fabric.
TRUE-MEN : official judges (of a combat).
VELMEZ : tunic.