Definitions Flashcards
Cavalry
Soldiers who fight on horseback
Chain Mail
a form of armour made up of interlinking metal rings
Chivalry
a code of practise for a medieval knight
Domesday book
A detailed record of the extent, value, ownership and liabilities of land in England made by King William of Normandy
Exocommunicate
to officially exclude a person from being a part of the Catholic Church
Feudalism
a hierarchical political and economic system in which land is granted in return for military or labour services
Franks
a group of Germanic tribes that occupied modern day Germany
guild
a group of people working together in the same trade
joust
a sporting contest in which 2 opponents would fight with lances on horseback
Normans
a people of Viking origin
page
a knights or lords personal servant
pilgrim
a person who travels to a place of religious significance
tithe
a tax paid to support the church (1/10)
