Medieval History Glossary Terms Beginning with C
Medieval words and terms related to the Middle Ages, from C.E. to Cyrillic.
Cloister
A definition of the term Cloister, from your Guide.
A definition of the term Cloister, from your Guide.
Council of Clermont
An explanation of the Council of Clermont, from your Guide.
An explanation of the Council of Clermont, from your Guide.
Clergy
The Clergy are part of the Christian Church.
The Clergy are part of the Christian Church.
C.E. (Common Era)
The initials C.E. stand for Common Era, a relatively new nomenclature for our current, most common dating system. A definition from your Guide.
The initials C.E. stand for Common Era, a relatively new nomenclature for our current, most common dating system. A definition from your Guide.
Caesar
The title of Caesar survived from the Roman Empire into the Byzantine Empire, though its meaning was much altered.
The title of Caesar survived from the Roman Empire into the Byzantine Empire, though its meaning was much altered.
Caesaropapism
Caesaropapism is a system of government that existed in some medieval regions.
Caesaropapism is a system of government that existed in some medieval regions.
Caliphate
The caliphate was both a political and a religious entity.
The caliphate was both a political and a religious entity.
Canon Law
Canon Law was an important field of law in the Middle Ages
Canon Law was an important field of law in the Middle Ages
Canon
The term Canon has several different definitions.
The term Canon has several different definitions.
Carucate
A definition of the term carucate,from your Guide.
A definition of the term carucate,from your Guide.
Cathedral
In the Middle Ages, cathedrals were not only places of worship, but tools of instruction.
In the Middle Ages, cathedrals were not only places of worship, but tools of instruction.
Catholic
The term Catholic had a somewhat different meaning in the Middle Ages than it generally does dotay.
The term Catholic had a somewhat different meaning in the Middle Ages than it generally does dotay.
Cellarer
The cellarer had a job to do in the monastery.
The cellarer had a job to do in the monastery.
Chamber
The term Chamber had several different meanings.
The term Chamber had several different meanings.
Chamberlain
The chamberlain played an important role in the royal household.
The chamberlain played an important role in the royal household.
Chancellor
The chancellor was one of the four main officers of the court
The chancellor was one of the four main officers of the court
Chancery
The work done in a chancery was similar in royal households and in dioceses.
The work done in a chancery was similar in royal households and in dioceses.
Chantry
The Chantry was a chapel with a specific purpose.
The Chantry was a chapel with a specific purpose.
Chaplain
The chaplain was a priest or a monk.
The chaplain was a priest or a monk.
Chartophylax
Definition of a Chartophylax, from your Guide.
Definition of a Chartophylax, from your Guide.
Chevage
Definition of the term Chevage, from your Guidel.
Definition of the term Chevage, from your Guidel.
Chevauchée
Definition of Chevauchée from your Guide.
Definition of Chevauchée from your Guide.
Chrism
A definition of Chrism, from your Guide.
A definition of Chrism, from your Guide.
Christendom
A definition of Christendom, from your Guide.
A definition of Christendom, from your Guide.
Chronicle
A definition of a Chronicle, from your Guide.
A definition of a Chronicle, from your Guide.
Cistercians
A definition of the Cistercians, from your Guide.
A definition of the Cistercians, from your Guide.
Cluny
The Benedictine abbey of Cluny was one of the most influential forces in medieval Christian history.
The Benedictine abbey of Cluny was one of the most influential forces in medieval Christian history.
Constitutions of Clarendon
Definition of the Constitutions of Clarendon, from your Guide.
Definition of the Constitutions of Clarendon, from your Guide.
Council of Chalcedon
The fourth ecumenical council of the Christian Church was held at the city of Chalcedon.
The fourth ecumenical council of the Christian Church was held at the city of Chalcedon.