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Chapter 8 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Medieval | L.'medius'=middle , 'aevuum'=age. |
| Frontier | forest outskirts of civilization. |
| Miss Dominici | (L.) lord's messengers. |
| Curriculum | formal course of study. |
| 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. |
| feudalism | pledge of service for land. |
| vassal | lesser lord. |
| feudal | exchange or 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 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. |
| usury | (excessive) interest on money loan. |
| guild | artisan association. |
| apprentice | intern. |
| journeyman | salaried worker. |