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castle vocabulary 9-12
castle vocabulary 9-12
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Language - English
5th Grade
01/08/2013

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Term
Pordcullis
Definition
a gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage
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Troubadour
Definition
poet or musician of the Middle Ages who traveled from court to court
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stifle
Definition
smother or suppress
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councilor
Definition
a person who listens to give advice
Term
plume
Definition
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
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repertoire
Definition
the entire range of skills used in a particular field or occupation
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jester
Definition
a professional clown employed to entertain a king or noblemen in the Middle Ages
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Vault
Definition
jump or leap
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Armory
Definition
a military structure where arms and ammunition and other military equipment are stored
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tankard
Definition
large drinking vessel with one handle
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