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At the Boar vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| boar | wild pig |
| metal armor | |
| squires | young men who rank below knights |
| stalwart | physically strong |
| chafed | was irritated |
| tiltyard | an area where knights practice fighting |
| lists | arena for jousting |
| falconry | cage where birds are trained for hunting |
| goshawk | a large hawk |
| chased with gold | engraved with gold decoration |
| lair | home of a wild animal |
| sawed on the reins | pulled alternatively on the reins |
| flanks | sides |
| propitious | having good circumstances |