chartulary

/tʃɑːrtˈjuːrɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A collection of charters, especially those granted to or by a particular monastery or noble family.

“The old church possessed a valuable chartulary, detailing its history and grants from the local lord.”

2. adjective

Relating to or contained in a chartulary.

“The historian spent years studying the chartulary documents and translating them into modern languages.”

Synonyms

  • charter
  • codex

Antonyms

  • counterfeit
  • forged