bondman
Example Sentences
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Fiercely agitated by such thoughts, he sent the bondman, who was crouching beside the fire, to the tent.
From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix
It allowed the bondman a large amount of leisure, or time which he need not devote to his master's service; 2.
From Three Prize Essays on American Slavery by Baldwin, A.C.
Any agreement with a bondman led to a forfeiture of the lord's rights.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
"Zercho is a Jazyge," said the bondman, rising and rubbing his bruised shins.
From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix
The scriptural Joseph had been sold as a bondman into Egypt; this little Joseph seemed to have been brought into the world to be a slave.
From A Book of Ghosts by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)