harl

/hɑːrl/

Definitions

1. noun

a man-at-arms, especially in medieval times; a member of a band of armed retainers

“The medieval lord had a group of harls to protect his kingdom.”

2. verb

to harl or harling; to cover with a mixture of mortar and small stones, as a coating for walls or roofs

“The stonemasons harled the old castle walls to protect them from the weather.”

Synonyms

  • man-at-arms
  • retainer