a book containing the prayers, readings, and instructions for the celebration of Mass in the Roman Catholic Church

messale, libro di messa
a temporary, raised, reddened area on the skin, typically caused by an allergic reaction or insect bite

ponteggio, edema
a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land

vassallo, vasallo
a building where military equipment are stored or manufactured

arsenale, magazzino militare
a song without instruments consisting of several vocals, singing about secular themes in the 16th century

madrigal
the justification or reasoning behind a decision or argument

giustificazione, motivo
the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

rappresaglia
one's personal level of confidence, enthusiasm, and emotional well-being, especially in the context of facing challenges or adversity

morale, spirito
a condition of being in servitude, bondage, or subjugation, typically under the control of another person or entity

schiavitù, servitù
a difficult or painful experience, often one that lasts long and requires great effort and endurance to overcome

grande tormento
someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence

gourmet, buongustaio
someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent

sottoposto, scagnozzo
an elected member of a municipal council, responsible for representing and making decisions on behalf of a specific district or ward within a city

consigliere comunale, assessore
an object believed to possess magical powers or bring good luck and protect its wearer from harm

talismano, amuletto
the wood obtained from a tree with the same name, known for its light color, fine grain, and suitability for woodworking

ontano, legno di ontano
the unit of electric current, symbolized as "A" in the International System of Units (SI)

ampere, ampere (unità di corrente)
a platform or frame on which a coffin or corpse is placed during a funeral or prior to burial or cremation

barella, catafalco
