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Chapter 8
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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 |
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 agaist 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 |
Usury | (Excessive) interest on money loan |
Guild | Artisan Association |
Apprentice | Intern |
Journeyman | Salaried Worker |