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Chapter 8
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |