bondman

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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.

And now Michael determined, if possible, to make Everope his bondman.

From Trevethlan: Volume 1 A Cornish Story. by Watson, William Davy

His bondman rose from the ground in a fury not to be described.

From Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. by Watson, William Davy

"Now therefore, I pray thee, let thy servant abide as a bondman, instead of the lad."

From The Dramatization of Bible Stories An experiment in the religious education of children by Lobingier, Elizabeth Erwin Miller

Even against his lord the bondman had some standing ground for a civil action.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul