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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| apprentice | a beginner or novice who agrees to work for a master in his trade or craft in return for instruction and support |
| armor | protective clothing worn by the knight, may include a shield and lance |
| Bimaristan | the word for hospital in Persian |
| Bubonic Plague | a serious, sometimes fatal, infection from the bacterial toxin Yersinia pestis, transmitted by fleas from infected rodents and characterized by high fever, weakness, and the swelling of glands |
| Byzantine Empire | The Byzantine Empire was the Greek- speaking eastern continuation of the Roman Empire after the fall of Rome. Its capital was Constantinople (modern day Istanbul). |
| Caliphate | government by a Muslim political and religious leader |
| calligraphy | ornamental handwriting |
| castle | home to the king, lords and their families; often used a place of protection for the people of the manor |