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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| lord | someone or something having power, authority, or influence; a master or ruler. |
| oath of family | a solemn usually formal calling upon God |
| serf | an agricultural laborer bound under the feudal system to work on his lord's estate. |
| clergy | the body of all people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian Church. |
| pope | the Bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church. |
| monastery | a building or buildings occupied by a community of monks living under religious vows. |
| cardinal | a leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes. |
| shield | a broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles. |
| cathedral | the principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated. |
| long sword | a type of European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for two-handed use |
| vassal | a holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance. |
| fief | an estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service. |