The Purgatorial societies and orders of flagellants were other specialized medieval types; "puy" is a medieval French term for a confraternity dedicated to artistic performance in music, song and poetry, the German meistersingers were similar, though typically imitating trade guilds in form.
The Purgatorial societies and orders of flagellants were other specialized medieval types. The medieval French term "puy" designated a confraternity dedicated to artistic performance in music, song and poetry; the German meistersingers were similar, though typically imitating trade guilds in form.