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Vocabulary
Chapter 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Medieval | L. Medius=middle aevumm=age |
| Frontier | Forest outskirts of civilization |
| Missi dominci | lords 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 | Lords estate |
| Serf | peasant bound to land |
| Tithe | One tenth income |
| Secular | Worldly |
| Papal supremacy | Pope rule over secular rule |
| Canon law | Church of 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 |
| Usury | Excessive interest on money loan |
| Guild | Artisan association |
| Apprentice | intern |
| Journeyman | Salaried worker |