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Vocabulary Chapter 8
Vocabulary for Chapter 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Medieval | 'Medius'=middle, 'aevuum'=age. |
| Frontier | Forest outskirts of civilization. |
| Missi Dominici | 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 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. |