Longi: Literally, 'long'—the Case Vecchie who had been ennobled for many generations.
Marangona: The bell which rang for half an hour from dawn to summon the Arsenalotti to work. Also rung for national emergencies.
Misericord: Thin dagger intended to penetrate joints in armor.
Narenta: Large river on the Dalmatian coast. A pirate lair.
Negroponte: Venetian trading outpost on the east coast of Greece.
Outremer: Originally 'outre mer'—beyond the sea. Refers to the East, on the far side of the Mediterranean.
Paulines: The faction of Christianity taking its lead from the writings of Saint Paul. In this universe, the dominant religious faction in the north of Europe. More hierarchical and militant than the Petrine faction.
Petrine: The gentler, more tolerant southern faction of the Church.
Poignard: Dagger.
Podesta: Governor.
Ritters: Teutonic Knights.
Scaliger: The ruling house of Verona.
Schiopettieri: Mercenary soldiers under the control of the Lords of the Nightwatch (Signori di Notte); Venice's equivalent to a police force.
Scuolo: Guilds.
Surcoat: Loose sleeveless garment with insignia normally worn over armor.
Trebizond: Venetian trading outpost in the Black Sea.
Veneto: The region of northern Italy which includes Venice.
Veneze: People of Venice.
Vinland: North America.
Visconti: The ruling house of Milan.
FOOD
Kourabiedies: Almond cookies.
Stifado: Lamb or kid stew, on Corfu, commonly with quinces.
Loukoumia: Turkish delight.
Sultanina glyko: Spoon-sweets (grape preserve flavored with rose geranium).
Melanzane alla finitese: Crumbed aubergine 'sandwich' of melted cheese.
Risotto con finocchi: Rice dish with fennel.
Kakotrigos: A grape variety which clings to the vine. Made into a tawny wine on Corfu called Kakotrigi.
