Medieval History Terminology

noun a social and economic system based on the holding of land in exchange for labor and military service

• The feudal system was a social structure that dominated medieval Europe.
• Back in the day, the feudal system was how things were run.
• The feudal system was like a really old-school way of organizing society.
• In a way, some modern workplaces can feel like a feudal system with power dynamics and hierarchy.

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adjective relating to or characteristic of feudalism, a political and economic system of medieval Europe

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• The feudal system was a social structure that dominated medieval Europe.
• The feudal lords controlled vast estates during the Middle Ages.
• Back in the day, the feudal system was like a boss battle for peasants.
• The power dynamics in the office felt almost feudal, with the boss ruling over everyone else.

noun a system of government based on land ownership and the exchange of work for protection and other services

• Feudalism was a social system that dominated medieval Europe.
• Feudalism was like a pyramid scheme but with land instead of money.
• Feudalism was basically the original 'pay to play' system.
• In a way, modern corporations can be seen as practicing a form of feudalism with their hierarchical structures.

noun Society for Creative Anachronism

• The SCA is an abbreviation for Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
• I heard that the SCA event was rescheduled to next week.
• Let's meet up at the SCA later.
• Being in the SCA feels like being in a whirlwind of emotions.

noun a prince or nobleman in Anglo-Saxon England

• The aetheling was next in line for the throne.
• The aetheling is expected to inherit the kingdom.
• The aetheling is basically a royal baby.
• In the world of politics, everyone wants to be the aetheling.