Feel free to add anything that I've forgotten.
1. Cannon- The cannon shot that announces the opening of the Faire gates.
2. Death March – The mid-day parade that usually includes cast, entertainers and vendors.
3. Garb – period appropriate (if not period accurate) clothing worn to Faire.
4. Loo – public restrooms
5. Paytron – a paying visitor dressed in ordinary clothes
6. Playtron – a paying visitor dressed in garb. Sometimes better than what the cast is wearing.
7. Pre-Cannon – The time when paytrons and playtrons are getting dressed and partying
before the Faire opens
8. Privies – public restrooms (see also Loo)
9. Twinkies – A couple dressed in garb made out of identical fabric.
Twinkies! I love it! :D
Twinkies? Thats a new one to me!
Naked - not in garb, especially for one who usually is. Can mean wearing mundane clothes ;)
Participant-Someone who works at a faire.
Cast- The people who make up the street performers and royal court of the faire.
Banner Carriers- Whoever carries the banner for their shop in the midday parade.
Hawker- Anyone who stands outside of a booth and attempts to entice people in.
Boothie- Those who own/rent a booth/tent to sell their wares.
Weekender- A particpant who is native to the area, and gets to go home during the week.
Traveller- A Particpant who actually makes a living out of the renaissance faires, travelling from one to another.
Note: some faires do not have Parades.
Opening Gate: the first show of the day that starts the story that will be acted throughout the day by the cast (again, some faires don't have this: they could have some samples of different shows, or it could be -I've seen it!- just a commercial for various booths and foods.
Push-monkey: person who physically moves the apparatus for rides (not all faires have these either)
Photo Op: the line up of the whole Court at the beginning of the day to let people meet the King and/or Queen, and have pictures taken with them.
Guild: in some faires, the hired reenactor groups that portray peasants, courts, merchants, landsknecten, guards, or other groups. In some faires, a group that does nothing but demonstrations of period crafts. In some, a group that portrays an integral story line. And in some, a playtron's social groups.
Twinkies...I thought that referred to my sister and I as we stroll through faire doing what we do best, flirting! ::)
and striving to not be a twinkie is the exact problem i have with getting garb... I go with my significant other's family and they all have a different color His mom has green, his stepdad has reds and his brother has blues, my bf doesn't wear garb (yet!) So i've got a purple bodice and don't know what other colors to wear... but those are most of the popular ones!
Quote from: Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia on May 10, 2008, 06:06:48 PM
Twinkies...I thought that referred to my sister and I as we stroll through faire doing what we do best, flirting! ::)
I kinda thought that was wenching.
Pushmonkey-A person who pushes (or pulls) a ride. A few people feel it has
negative connotations, however the term is commonly
used by both gamers and other renaissance faire performers.
This is great, love it.
Hopefully, a copy of the Lexicon for this forum was saved somewhere...
There's also my glossary of reenactors' terms
http://historicgames.com/glossary.html
wenching- when a lot of women gather around a man and smear lipstick kisses on his face :-*
rouging- when a lot of men gather around a women and gives her roses ;)
Quote from: Lady Nicolette on May 14, 2008, 10:24:59 AM
Hopefully, a copy of the Lexicon for this forum was saved somewhere...
You mean..this, Nicolette? ;)
http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=277.0
That's the one, Layla!
Great thread. Rennie Dictionary should replace webster's.
Tight Crown Syndrome - a playtron who thinks they are royal but acts like an arse ( or a firefly)
A Glory Hound, someone who would LIKE to be mistaken for a Faire's real Royal but isn't.
Frenchfryd- too many flur-d-leis to prove someone is a French character
Musketeerawe- the feeling you get when the Troop dressed in blue goes by.
I'm putting together a list for another forum. Mind if I include some of these? One of the members didn't even know what the blue hand club was.
There's a MNRF glossary here
http://mrffriends.tripod.com/language/glossary.html
Most of it is MNRF-Specific, but there may be some overlap for other fairs.
A couple of additions to the MNRF list:
Parade Cannon: To signify the beginning of the daily parade at 2pm.
Beer Cannon: Specific only to Sundays. To signify that beer/alcohol can now be sold. Boom is at 10AM.
In Colors: To describe a member of Safety Services who is wearing the standard uniform. Kilt, red shirt, yellow tabard with red cross on front & back.
Condiment Police (a.k.a Ketchup & Mustard Police): See "In Colors"
Quote from: Robert Phoenix on July 20, 2008, 08:25:19 PM
I'm putting together a list for another forum. Mind if I include some of these? One of the members didn't even know what the blue hand club was.
Ok...at the risk of sounding like a noob...what
is the blue hand club?
*I'm guessing it has something to do with the port-a-privys ???*
Quote from: anne of oaktower on July 24, 2008, 05:14:05 PM
Quote from: Robert Phoenix on July 20, 2008, 08:25:19 PM
I'm putting together a list for another forum. Mind if I include some of these? One of the members didn't even know what the blue hand club was.
Ok...at the risk of sounding like a noob...what is the blue hand club?
*I'm guessing it has something to do with the port-a-privys ???*
Never heard of it either, must be a regionalism.
Quote from: anne of oaktower on July 24, 2008, 05:14:05 PM
Quote from: Robert Phoenix on July 20, 2008, 08:25:19 PM
I'm putting together a list for another forum. Mind if I include some of these? One of the members didn't even know what the blue hand club was.
Ok...at the risk of sounding like a noob...what is the blue hand club?
*I'm guessing it has something to do with the port-a-privys ???*
It's a Corollary of Murphy's Law that when you're in the port-a-privy at a Faire, either your pouch or your most expensive piece of jewelry will drop in while you're trying to rearrange your clothes.
This also applies to Faire's who religiously use blue toilet bowl cakes in the more permanent loos.
I would like to add to the definition of cannon, also the cannon fired to mark the closing of faire. Don't know if this is everywhere, but it is certainly the case at MiRF, and when it was getting near the end of the day, those of us working would be eagerly awaiting cannon.
Quote from: Elennare on July 25, 2008, 10:41:37 AM
I would like to add to the definition of cannon, also the cannon fired to mark the closing of faire. Don't know if this is everywhere, but it is certainly the case at MiRF, and when it was getting near the end of the day, those of us working would be eagerly awaiting cannon.
At TRF, we eagerly await the third boom in the series, especially after an exceptionally hot and busy day.. nothing says "AAAAAAHHHHH" like pulling off those boots back at camp and slipping into a nice pair of fuzzy slippers with an ice cold beer.
Mundane - anything applying to the 21st Century. Can also describe a paytron.
pill - a pavillion or period tent
after hours - serious fun that happen AFTER the closing cannon
garb - fair clothes
mastubactor - a re-enactor who acts mainly for his/her own pleasure... doesn't consider the paytron or playtrons... I've seen several terms that fit the same bill.
Quote from: Merry on July 25, 2008, 02:56:32 PM
mastubactor - a re-enactor who acts mainly for his/her own pleasure... doesn't consider the paytron or playtrons... I've seen several terms that fit the same bill.
Nice! We have a similar term, but I cannot recall it. I will have to ask around.
Groomporter called it Act-urbation on his website:)
drubbed - what happens if you are put in the stocks at a fair. Usually involves water.
Oh snott, Iv'e been a twinkie!! :o
Quote from: Merry on July 25, 2008, 03:21:01 PM
Groomporter called it Act-urbation on his website:)
aka "masturbation theater"
"Butts to the wind" (from MNRF):
When a group of performers are talking, or interacting in a small group, all facing each other, but too close together to actually involve the audience in what they are doing.
(Sometimes veterans used to call it out to performers who were just having a private conversation/huddle on the street to remind them they were "on stage" and pay attention to your audience)
I am personally surprised I have not seen the following term listed!
Bodice-gasm: The great feeling of relief upon removing your bodice/corset after wearing it 8 - 10 hours.
Port-a-castle - portable toilets
Wench wich - lucky fellow with a wench on each arm.
QuoteBodice-gasm: The great feeling of relief upon removing your bodice/corset after wearing it 8 - 10 hours.
Haha, awww. Taking off my corset is the worst part of my day. It's like, "Oh, hey, I'm suddenly bloated and lacking support... ??? "
Quote from: wyckdblyss on July 29, 2008, 09:20:05 AM
Bodice-gasm: The great feeling of relief upon removing your bodice/corset after wearing it 8 - 10 hours.
This does not ONLY apply to bodices or corsets. It is also experienced by those of us that traipse around in leather armor for 8 - 10 hours.
I feel you Dragon! While working Goblin King's shop, I was often put into something leather...man that stuff does not breathe! LOL ;D
"Snoopy Noses"
A new term I just learned. It comes from Renfairs on the "left coast" and refers to the appearance of breasts which are unsupported and hanging over an undercut bodice.
I think I have to add that to my glossary at http://www.historicgames.com/glossary.html
Quote from: Aiacha on July 29, 2008, 09:32:59 AM
Port-a-castle - portable toilets
See also "port-a-privy".
Quote from: Var Greyshadow on August 20, 2008, 12:01:00 PM
Quote from: Aiacha on July 29, 2008, 09:32:59 AM
Port-a-castle - portable toilets
See also "port-a-privy".
I like mine:
"I'm off for devotions at
Our Lady of the Blue Waters"
Halfling - When a child is born to half a rennie family, like mine.
Quote from: Lavender on August 06, 2008, 01:13:40 PM
Wench wich - lucky fellow with a wench on each arm.
Where might a lad go to apply for such a position? ;D
Dallen...Wench wich.......it is not as easy as it looks......and takes plenty of training and practice...
Do not try it at home.....I am a trained professional
Quote from: Lairde Guardn MCrack on August 21, 2008, 03:03:39 PM
Dallen...Wench wich.......it is not as easy as it looks......and takes plenty of training and practice...
Do not try it at home.....I am a trained professional
Hmm, good advice. If I were try it at home I fear Lady Di may test the sharpness of one of my swords. ;) :D
Quote from: Dallan on August 22, 2008, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Lairde Guardn MCrack on August 21, 2008, 03:03:39 PM
Dallen...Wench wich.......it is not as easy as it looks......and takes plenty of training and practice...
Do not try it at home.....I am a trained professional
Hmm, good advice. If I were try it at home I fear Lady Di may test the sharpness of one of my swords. ;) :D
If that be the case, you're not explaining it to her right. As I told my wife "I'm a lech, and when I am at faire, I am going to lech as much as possible. BUT, There is a line that shall nay be crossed, and I know whose bed my boots will be under at night". (She told me the same thing about her flirtation). As long as you both acknowledge there is a limit to what you can do, then all should be well as long as you both honor the agreement.
Quote from: Dallan on August 22, 2008, 09:06:43 AM
Quote from: Lairde Guardn MCrack on August 21, 2008, 03:03:39 PM
Dallen...Wench wich.......it is not as easy as it looks......and takes plenty of training and practice...
Do not try it at home.....I am a trained professional
Hmm, good advice. If I were try it at home I fear Lady Di may test the sharpness of one of my swords. ;) :D
One good turn deserves another, and if your allowed to have two wenchs surronding you, then she should be able to have 2 or more handsome men escourt her.
Hum what shall we call that if two women surrond 1 man a Wench Wich, should we call a woman surronded by two or more men a Manwich...
How do you handle a Hungry man? Manwich!
Quote from: Lady de Laney on August 22, 2008, 03:00:57 PM
Hum what shall we call that if two women surrond 1 man a Wench Wich, should we call q woman surronded by two or more men a Manwich...
How do you handle a Hungry man? Manwich!
I'm sorry, but Manwich is already a registered and licensed name, we cannot use it. We shall have to call it something along the lines of Roguewich, or Wench kabob. ;)
Quote from: PurpleDragon on August 25, 2008, 07:37:32 AM
Quote from: Lady de Laney on August 22, 2008, 03:00:57 PM
Hum what shall we call that if two women surrond 1 man a Wench Wich, should we call q woman surronded by two or more men a Manwich...
How do you handle a Hungry man? Manwich!
I'm sorry, but Manwich is already a registered and licensed name, we cannot use it. We shall have to call it something along the lines of Roguewich, or Wench kabob. ;)
I don't know, people get away with "Spam" for unsolicited Email... :D
Quote from: PurpleDragon on August 25, 2008, 07:37:32 AM
Quote from: Lady de Laney on August 22, 2008, 03:00:57 PM
Hum what shall we call that if two women surrond 1 man a Wench Wich, should we call q woman surronded by two or more men a Manwich...
How do you handle a Hungry man? Manwich!
I'm sorry, but Manwich is already a registered and licensed name, we cannot use it. We shall have to call it something along the lines of Roguewich, or Wench kabob. ;)
Wench Kaboob still sounds like two women surronding 1 man, I still like Manwich.
What if the wench has overly LARGE tracks of land, is she then called a Boobie Trap?
Hum maybe this should go to Johns Inn
Quote from: groomporter on August 25, 2008, 07:52:24 AM
I don't know, people get away with "Spam" for unsolicited Email... :D
That's because SPAM is something that NOBODY wants unless they have absolutely NO choice.
I personally like the "Boobie Trap"...being a lady with "Huge tracks of land" and all...lol :o
Quote from: PurpleDragon on August 25, 2008, 01:46:11 PM
Quote from: groomporter on August 25, 2008, 07:52:24 AM
I don't know, people get away with "Spam" for unsolicited Email... :D
That's because SPAM is something that NOBODY wants unless they have absolutely NO choice.
Oh I don't know... ;)
"
residents of the state of Hawaii and the territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) consume the most Spam per capita. On average, each person on Guam consumes 16 tins of Spam each year and the numbers at least equal this in the CNMI. Guam, Hawaii, and Saipan, the CNMI's principal island, have the only McDonald's restaurants that feature Spam on the menu. Burger King, in Hawaii, began serving Spam in 2007 on its menu to compete with the local McDonald's chains.
In Hawaii, Spam is so popular it is sometimes dubbed "The Hawaiian Steak.""
-Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spam_(food)
Ren Rat: A child who was concived at a fair and or with a set of rennie parents..
Tent Rats: the most horrible disease to be caught at a fair.. There is no cure only a repreve in 18 years..
The original Spam king, Geordie Hormel (actually eldest son-o-spam, and therefore the largest heir to the fortune, since his father believed in primogeniture), was a friend of mine. He had a wonderful sense of humor and thought it was extraordinarily funny that technological junk mail was coined as "Spam." Here's a link to a nice article about Geordie in "Mix" magazine after his death. He was an intriguing personality who loved music and machinery.
http://mixonline.com/mag/audio_la_grapevine_86/
Once upon a time, at the Ette Tu Invasion, a demonstration of a sand-wench was given with some R/F members.
The guys were the bread, the wenches were the 'filling'.
Followed by the inevitable yell of 'SANDWENCH'!
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e65/welshwench/SAND-WENCH.jpg)
And yes, we were squished together. ;D
Oh a triple decker sand-wench? ;D
Tent rats?????
Is that something like bringing home an "unauthorized souvenir" from faire?
bumroll - irrefutable proof that even during the Renaissance, men liked a little junk in the trunk...
Karl, I like "Wench Kabob" - I enjoy being skewered! ;)
As long as we're on the topic of porta-privvies, let us not forget the "honey dipper." An obnoxiously loud alarm clock, or at least for those playtron campers who had the misfortune of sleeping (passing out) too close to the porta-privvies.
Brunch - Beer sponge (aka sinners knots) served with alcohol before official beer cannon.
Almost forgot:
Sausage Wallet. Just as it sounds, a wench who wraps her lips around sausage. Kendra, one of the "Girls next door" Playmates called the Scottish Queen that during dinner! :-\
Did we already address 'Fluffing the puppies'?
Then there's two definitions of 'Troll';
Sometimes refers to the booth selling admittance tickets
and sometimes refers to drunk guys who think its ok to grab at the puppies uninvited.
A "Troll" at some events (including SCA events) is also sometimes someone at a gate making sure you have a participant's pass as you come in.
Quote from: Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia on May 10, 2008, 06:06:48 PM
Twinkies...I thought that referred to my sister and I as we stroll through faire doing what we do best, flirting! ::)
My bf calls this a 'faire hussie'. lol
Quote from: groomporter on November 14, 2008, 05:25:29 PM
A "Troll" at some events (including SCA events) is also sometimes someone at a gate making sure you have a participant's pass as you come in.
At my home faire, we call them Frogs.
Front
Gate
Twinkies: Couple dressed in garb made of the same fabric.
This might have been mentioned before but this past Sunday the Marques wanted us to go as Twinkies, so I've had in on my mind.
I could use a copy of this dictionary to keep on my desk at work. ;)
Ok, one that we know here at TRF....
Swamp @ss: When your camping chair has been left out overnight, collecting a puddle of dew, and the first thing you do is *squish* right into the muck, leaving your backside in a gooey, damp, nasty state.
Quote from: sealclubber on May 10, 2008, 10:48:53 AM
Traveller- A Particpant who actually makes a living out of the renaissance faires, travelling from one to another.
also reffered to as road warrior or traveller of many years
cool down- wonderful devises, containers filled with ice water from drink booths
(this year they had metal cigar tubes, felt like the ladies were getting frostbite but then it did what it says.... cool me down)
I heard someone refer to someone smoking as having 'Dragon's Breath".
I think the reference originally came from the move Excalibur
Quotebumroll - irrefutable proof that even during the Renaissance, men liked a little junk in the trunk...
ROFL! Flashback to my first faire at 9, "...and I am wearing this where and why!?" That's when i learned dont ask just do. :D
Wenaissance Waddle -- trying not to slide down the hillside path in the rain at Faire while wearing slick soled period shows.
Ok, I have to ask, which ren faire calls the port-a-john a thunderbox?
Good question, but it's an accurate descriptive name. At least no one (I hope) is using a thunder bucket at the faire.
During some of downpours at TRF I have people in camp contemplate using one. 'Do I get into the rain gear to make the hike or use ..."
Quote from: Duckie84 on June 17, 2009, 03:05:14 AM
Quote from: sealclubber on May 10, 2008, 10:48:53 AM
Traveller- A Particpant who actually makes a living out of the renaissance faires, travelling from one to another.
also reffered to as road warrior or traveller of many years
Also "gypsy rennies" or "circuit rennies"
I call them Roadies
Bodice Burn: Sunburn on the particular bits of skin exposed when wearing a bodice. And something I crave every year. lol
Dont forget Perma Tan
Its something that every woman at faire gets after a few years. That square that never goes away or it takes a season of high necked chemises to get rid of.
We call that the bodice tan. Because in mundanes there is a small white pyramid in the middle of the neckline.