The name given to the Parliament of 1321, which banished the Despencers, owing to the followers of the Barons wearing white favours.
White Capes.
See Chaperons Blancs.
White Clergy.
The parish priests in Russia are so called, as distinguished from the Black Clergy, or monastic priesthood. They take no part in ecclesiastical administration, and are permitted to marry.
White Company.
A famous band of mercenaries which served in the French wars, and, after the Peace of Brétigny, in Italy. Its leader was Sir John Hawkwood.
White Cross Knights.
The Knights Hospitallers were so called.