From Encyclopedia
- Crossbow
- A horizontal bow set at 90 degrees to the tiller and spanned by mechanical means. Originally made of horn, wood, and sinew, the bowstave was later…
- Lance rest
- A support for the lance when couched; this was bolted to the right side of the breastplate and was often hinged.
- 'Spanish' morion
- See cabasset and morion.
- Umbo
- See Boss.
