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Chapter 8 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Medieval | L. 'medius'=middle, 'aevuum'=age |
Frontier | Forest outskirts of civilization. |
Missi Dominici | (L.) lord's messengers. |
Curriculum | Formal course of study. |
Feudalism | Pledge of service for land. |
Vassal | Lesser lord. |
Feudal Contract | Exchange of pledges. |
Fief | Estate. |
Knight | Warrior on horse. |
Tournament | Mock battle. |
Chivalry | Code of conduct. |
Troubadour | Wandering poet. |
Manor | Lord's estate. |
Serf | Peasant bound to land. |
Charter | Written right for town. |
Capital | Money for investment. |
Partnership | United merchants. |
Bill of Exchange | De facto check. |
Tenant Farmer | Farmer who paid rent. |
Middle Class | Merchants, traders, artisans. |
Usury | (excessive) interest on money loan. |
Guild | Artisan association. |
Apprentice | Intern. |
Journeyman | Salaried worker. |
Tithe | One tenth income. |
Secular | Worldly |
Papal Supremacy | Pope rule over secular rule. |
Canon Law | Church law. |
Excommunication | Denial of sacraments. |
Interdict | Order against entire town. |
Simony | Selling of church office. |
Friar | Monk not isolated. |
Anti-Semitism | Prejudice against Jews. |