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Disambiguation of the term '''Cat'''. |
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The '''cat''' is a quadraped mammal of the genus, ''Felis''. They are effective hunters, being valued in [[period]] and since for their ability to reduce vermin. However [[pet|domesticated]] cats were less common than [[dog]]s during the [[medieval]] period as cats were very often regarded with suspicion. Cats were sometimes contained in wicker effigies and burnt because they were perceived as manifestations of evil. They were also skinned on occasions for their [[fur]], either for warmth or as decoration and fashion accessory and in times of famine they provided [[meat]] for the [[table]] (in a rather terminal way). |
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* [[Cat (Animal)]]. refers to the domestic house cat. |
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* [[Cat (Siege Engine)]], refers to a medieval shed like siege engine. |
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Some individuals have an intense dislike of this [[animal]], although must had some affection as the [[15th century]] "''The Book of Curtesy''" reminds us not to pet the cat whilst at the [[table]]. |
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Cats are uncommon as a [[heraldic]] [[charge]]. When they are seen it is frequently in a ''[[dormant]]'' [posture|pose]]. |
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==See Also== |
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==Cat (Siege Engine)== |
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A '''cat''' is a sturdy mobile shed used in a [[siege]]. It is designed to roll towards an enemy fortification and provide cover for [[sapper]]s to undermine the wall. Unlike a [[pavise]], they provided cover from above, making them ideal for use directly beneath a defended wall. |
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Often, [[battering ram]]s were protected by a cat while they advanced. |
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Latest revision as of 19:08, 4 January 2015
Disambiguation of the term Cat.
- Cat (Animal). refers to the domestic house cat.
- Cat (Maplet), refers the entry on cat from John Maplet's A Greene Forest
- Cat (Siege Engine), refers to a medieval shed like siege engine.
