P. 492, c. 2—“Ed´i-ger.”
P. 492, c. 2—“Tĕm-ïr´ Kŭt´lū.”
P. 493, c. 1—“Ol´gerd.”
P. 493, c. 1—“Dim-it´rie´vitch.” Son of Dmitri.
P. 493, c. 1—“Vi-ăt´kä.” See map. The province still exists under the same name.
P. 493, c. 1—“Entente cordiale.” Good terms. A perfect understanding.
P. 493, c. 1—“Pä-læ-ŏl´o-gŭs.” The name of a prominent Byzantine family, which attained to imperial honors in 1260.
P. 493, c. 1—“Sig´is-mund.” (1366-1437.) Emperor of Germany. He was defeated by the Turks in the battle of Nicopolis, in 1396, while trying to relieve the Byzantine empire. Through his influence the Pope called the Council of Constance to put an end to the Hussite doctrines and other heresies. Although he protested against violating the safe conduct which was given Huss, he consented to his murder. In 1419 he defeated the Turks at Nissa.
P. 493, c. 1—“Trō´ki.”
P. 493, c. 1—“Vil´na.” See map.