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world history
chapter 8 vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| medieval | L. ‘medius’=middle, ‘aevuum’=age. |
| fonteir | forest outskirts of civilization. |
| missi dominici | (L.) lord’s messengers. |
| curriculum | formal course of study |
| fedualism | pledge of service for land |
| vassal | lesser lord |
| feudal contract | exchange of pledes |
| fief | estate |
| knight | warrior on horse |
| tournament | mock battle |
| chilavary | code of conduct |
| troubador | wandering poet |
| manor | lords estate |
| serf | pleasant bound to 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. |
| Antisemitism | 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 loan |
| guild | artisan association. |
| apprentice | intern |
| journeyman | salaried worker. |