Medieval Glossary
Chamber
A king's chambers were where the king resided, and they were often a suite of rooms. This term could also refer to the meeting area of the king's councilors and eventually took on a sort of legal sense. For example, in England, the Star Chamber was a court of law. Today, the term 'chambers' will often bring a judge's office or offices to mind.
Related term(s): Chamberlain; Court; Steward; Magistrate
Category: Government and Law
Added: 09.04.04
Browse
List medieval glossary terms alphabetically:
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z