Earl
A British nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquis, corresponding to a count in continental Europe.
Dulag
A German transit camp for captured prisoners of war. Prisoners details were recorded and they were interrogated before being sent on to either a stalag or oflag. The word is an abbreviation of the German Durchgangslager.
Duke
A nobleman with the highest hereditary rank, especially a man of the highest grade of the peerage in Great Britain.
Duck Boards
Wooden boards placed at the bottom of a trench to prevent soldiers from having to stand in muddy water.
Domesday Book
This was a survey of England compiled under the orders of William in 1086. The survey was carried out by commissioners, grouped in about eight teams that travelled from county to county. The teams were led by bishops who asked questions, under oath, of the people. Records that still exist…
Dogfight
A fight between two planes in the sky.
Divine Right of Kings
The belief that Kings could do what they wished and were only answerable to God
Diet
The general assembly of the princes of the Holy Roman Empire.
Deserving Poor
A Tudor term for those people who wanted to work but were unable to find suitable employment.
Depose
To remove from power, throne or office.
