Vocabulary Words for The Castle in the Attic Chapters 1-2

By Mr. Springer

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.

BUTTERY

Noun storeroom for food or

drinks: a room in which food or drinks are stored

The family was happy to see spring arrive as their buttery was nearly empty.