ashes The city of Troy was burned by the victorious Greek army.
Agravain of the Hard Hand (à la dure main) Gawain's younger brother, also a knight. Gawain and Agravain are the sons of Arthur's sister (usually identified as Anna) and, thus, Arthur's nephews.
Anglesey an island off the northwestern coast of Wales; several small islands are associated with the main island.
baldric a strap worn across one shoulder and fastened under the opposite arm, usually to support a sword or shield.
Bishop Baldwin Baldwin is Arthur's bishop in The Carl of Carlisle. A "Bedwini" is named as Arthur's bishop in two legends from the Welsh Mabinogion.
cap-à-dos probably a short cape covering the neck, shoulders, and chest. The only occurrence of the word is in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
caparison an ornamental drape covering the saddle or harness.
corbies' fee a scrap left for the scavenging birds. Either ravens or carrion crows were known as corbies.
crupper a strap running from the back of the saddle and under the horse's tailthat keeps the saddle from slipping forward.
