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Ch. 8 Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Medieval. | L. 'medius'=middle, 'aevuum'=age. |
| Frontier. | Forest outskirts of civilizations. |
| Missi dominici. | (L.) Lord's messages. |
| Curriculum. | Formal course of study. |
| Feudalism. | Pledge of service for land. |
| Vassal. | Lesser lord. |
| Feudal contact. | 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. |
| Tithe. | 1/10 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. |
| Charter. | Written rights 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, etc. |
| Usury. | (Excessive) interest on money loan. |
| Guild. | Artisan association. |
| Apprentice. | Intern. |
| Journeyman. | Salaried worker. |