Halberd. A long-handled weapon armed with a steel point, and having a crosspiece of steel with a cutting edge.
Henchman. A groom; an attendant or follower.
Jack. An upper garment of leather, worn for defense by common soldiers. It was sometimes strengthened by small pieces of metal stitched into it.
Jennet. A small Spanish horse.
Ken. Sight; knowledge.
Law. “To give law” to a stag is to allow it a start of a certain distance or time before the hounds are slipped, the object being to insure a long chase.
Mew. A cage for hawks while mewing or moulting: hence an inclosure, a place of confinement.
Pass. (A term in fencing.) To thrust with a sword.
Pennon. A swallow-tailed flag or streamer.
Poleax. An ax fixed to a pole or handle. It was formerly used by mounted soldiers.