Historical Reenactment Terms

noun a heavy metal or stone ball used as a projectile from a cannon

• The cannonball was fired from the ship's deck towards the enemy vessel.
• We all took turns doing cannonballs off the diving board at the pool party.
• I dare you to do a cannonball off that bridge into the river below!
• Her words hit me like a cannonball, leaving me stunned and speechless.

noun a person who leads a group, especially in a military or political context

• The fugleman led the procession with great precision and grace.
• The fugleman is the one who always leads the group during our hikes.
• That guy is like the fugleman of the squad, always taking charge.
• She acted as the fugleman in organizing the event, making sure everything ran smoothly.

noun the back of a horse

adverb on the back of a horse

• She enjoyed exploring the countryside on horseback during the weekends.
• We should go for a ride on horseback next weekend.
• Let's hop on our horses and go for a gallop.
• He led the team to victory, riding high on horseback.

noun A stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire.

• The company decided to change their corporate livery to reflect their new branding strategy.
• I love the new livery on that delivery truck, it really stands out.
• Check out the sick livery on that sports car, it's so cool!
• The artist used a vibrant livery of colors in their painting to evoke a sense of joy and energy.

noun A person who follows an army to sell provisions to the soldiers

• The sutler provided provisions to the soldiers during the war.
• The sutler set up a shop near the camp to sell goods to the soldiers.
• The sutler was known for hooking up the soldiers with extra rations.
• The sutler of gossip always had the juiciest rumors to share.

noun A horse that is trained and used for battle or warfare

• The war horse was bred for strength and endurance on the battlefield.
• That war horse is a beast, nothing can slow it down!
• Check out that badass war horse, it's a total tank!
• In the world of business, he was known as the company's war horse, always leading them to victory.