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Chapter 8 Vocab
Chapter 8 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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medieval | medius: middle, aevuum: age |
frontier | forest outskirts of civilization |
missi dominici | Lord's messenger |
curriculum | formal course of study |
feudalism | pledge of service for land |
vassel | lesser lord |
feudal contract | exchange of pledges |
fief | estate |
knight | warrior on horse |
tournament | mock battle |
chilvary | 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 |
excomunication | 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 | (exessive) interest on money loan |
guild | artisan association |
apprentince | intern |
journeyman | salaried worker |