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Chapter 10
7 History
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Feudalism | the main system of relationships in the Middle Ages where the recipient of land owes service to the one who gave it |
| fief | a large tract of land and labor given to someone to exercise control over |
| vassal | a holder of land who owes homage and allegiance to his overlord |
| homage | special honor or respect |
| fealty | the sworn loyalty of a vassal to his lord |
| donjon | the great tower or innermost part of the castle |
| portcullis | a strong, heavy grating that slides up and down to block gateway |
| seneschal | the steward of a medieval great house |
| jongleur | an itinerant singer or musician |