Vocabulary Words for The Castle in the Attic Chapters 1-2 By Mr. Springer
Dec 16, 2015
MEDIEVAL
Adjective of, relating to, or characteristic of the
Middle Ages Early 19th century. < modern Latin
medium aevum "middle age" All the knights and decorations made it
feel like we were in medieval times.
CHIVALRY Noun qualities of ideal knight: the combination of
qualities expected of the ideal medieval knight, especially courage, honor, loyalty, and consideration for others, especially women
medieval knighthood: the medieval concept of knighthood, and the customs, practices, social system, and religious and personal ideals associated with knights and their way of life
The knight fought against all odds to protect the princess.
PORTCULLIS
Noun heavy castle gate sliding
vertically: a heavy iron or wooden grating that is set in vertical grooves and lowered to block the gateway to a castle or fortification
They lowered the portcullis each night to protect the castle from invaders.
ARMORY
Noun a place where arms and military
equipment are stored; especially : one used for training reserve military personnel
The knight went to the armory for his sword and dagger before the battle.
SCULLERY
Noun a room for cleaning and storing dishes
and cooking utensils and for doing messy kitchen work
The scullery was full of activity as they began to prepare for the victory feast.
LANCE
Noun cavalry weapon: a long weapon with a
metal point carried by cavalry in battle a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted
knights or light cavalry The metal point of the lance glanced the
knight as he road his horse by.
MINSTREL
Noun one of a class of medieval musical
entertainers; especially : a singer of verses to the accompaniment of a harp
medieval traveling musician: a medieval singer, musician, or reciter of poetry who traveled around from place to place giving performances
The minstrel entertained the people in the courtyard.
TROUBADOUR
Noun medieval poet or singer: a writer or
singer of lyric verses about courtly love, especially in parts of Europe between the 11th and 13th centuries
The troubadour helped the knight woo the maiden.
JESTER
Noun entertainer: an entertainer employed at
a medieval court to amuse the monarch and guests
a professional fool or clown, esp. at a medieval court
The king enjoyed this particular jester the most.