Arcade. A series of arches supported by columns or piers, either open or backed by masonry.

Augury. 1. The art or practice of foretelling events. 2. An omen or prediction.

Barret cap. A kind of cap or head gear formerly worn by soldiers.

Battlement. A wall or rampart around the top of a castle, with openings to look through and annoy the enemy.

Black-jack. A capacious drinking cup or can formerly made of waxed leather.

Bracken. Large coarse fern.

Bulwark. A rampart; a fortification.

Carpet knight. A person knighted on some other ground than that of military service; a knight who has not known the hardships of war.

Close. To grapple; to come to close quarters in fight.

Coif. A kind of cap worn by Scottish matrons.