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Ch. 8 Vocab.
Term | Definition |
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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. |