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Vocabulary
Chapter 8
Term | Definition |
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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 |