Medieval Glossary

Acre-fight

An old duel fought by warriors between the frontiers of England and Scholand with sword and lance. This dueling was also called 'acre' or 'camp-fight.'

Related term(s): None
Category: Military - General
Added: 08.01.05
Source information: Wilhelm, Thomas. A Military Dictionary and Gazetteer. Philadelphia: L.R. Hamersly & Co., 1881. 11.

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