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The word comes from the French noun sergent, itself from the Latin serviens, servientis, "serving", the present participle of the verb servo, [1] "to keep, preserve, save, rescue, deliver". [2] "Sergeant" is derived from the same source, though developing an entirely different meaning.
Though in English the term man-at-arms is a fairly straightforward rendering of the French homme d'armes, [b] in the Middle Ages, there were numerous terms for this type of soldier, referring to the type of arms he would be expected to provide: In France, he might be known as a lance or glaive, while in Germany, Spieß, Helm or Gleve, and in various places, a bascinet. [2]
"The knight on horseback picked the kids for a special A brother and sister were at a "Medieval Times" show when they met a very special knight. Special Medieval Times knight wasn't a knight at all
Most notable medieval mercenaries fell into the 'sergeant' class, such as Flemish crossbowmen and spearmen, who were seen as reliable quality troops. The sergeant class were deemed to be 'worth half of a knight' in military value. The office originated in medieval England to serve the sovereign in a police role, much like a bailiff in more ...
Sir Rhys ap Thomas (1449–1525), knight banneret and Knight of the Garter.. A knight banneret, sometimes known simply as banneret, was a medieval knight who led a company of troops during time of war under his own banner (which was square-shaped, in contrast to the tapering standard or the pennon flown by the lower-ranking knights) and was eligible to bear supporters in English heraldry.
Television series set in medieval Scandinavia (1 C) Pages in category "Television series set in the Middle Ages" The following 46 pages are in this category, out of 46 total.
The introduction of the knights, pictured in 2008. Medieval Times in Schaumburg, Illinois, displaying the coat of arms of Peralada, Catalonia, and the Viscounts Rocabertí, lords of Peralada Castle. [4] Medieval Times founder Jose Montaner was uncle to the Count of Perelada, with the Count holding stock in the company until 2016. [5]
Knights and Warriors is an American competition television program that premiered in syndication on September 19, 1992. The program aired on weekends for one season, with episodes airing until September 11, 1993. The show was a production of Welk Entertainment Group, and was distributed by Western International Syndication.