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World History 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carolingian | Name of second Frankish dynasty of kings. Name taken from the Latin name for Charles-Carolus |
| count | A noble who ruled a county or other small region during Charlemagne's time. Later a high ranking noble |
| duke | Highest ranking noble |
| march | A frontier area along the border of a country, especially one subject to attack and needing strong defense |
| margrave | In the Middle Ages, the military ruler of a march |
| Papal States | Large district in central Italy ruled by Popes from 775-1870 |
| scriptorium | A room in a monastery for writing or copying manuscripts |
| wergild | Literally a man's price or worth. The price determined the amount of compensation to be paid |