13 Entries Tagged “Medieval”
Funny Nicknames
1. Sir Fartalot
The most flatulent knight of the century! See also Flatulence, Medieval.
Funny Jobs
2. Human Alarm Clock
Prior to alarm clocks, people with big sticks would wake other people up by tapping at their windows. See also Medieval.
Funny Jobs
3. Foot-Holder
Medieval Welsh kings employed a foot-holder whose duty it was to rub his feet. See also Medieval.
Funny Diseases
4. The Dancing Plague of 1518
An epidemic of people dancing until they died. See also Medieval.
Funny Words
5. Euouae
A type of cadence in medieval music, but better known for being the English language's longest word composed only of vowels. See also Medieval.
Funny Jobs
6. Groom of the King's Close Stool
A trusted man whose job it was to wipe the king's bottom. See also Bathroom, Medieval, Scatological.
Funny Words
7. Derring-Do
Another form of daring, especially of the heroic or archaic sort. See also Medieval.
Funny Instruments
9. Trumpets Festooned With Flags
Almost always played for the king gnawing on a giant turkey leg. See also Medieval, Royalty, Wealth.
Funny Insults
10. Slubberdegullion
A medieval insult meaning a mean, dirty wretch. See also Medieval.