bondman

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The bondman dwelt with his wife and child near his master in special huts, which were erected on the land that was allotted to him for cultivation.

From Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. by Freytag, Gustav

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.

"Zercho is a Jazyge," said the bondman, rising and rubbing his bruised shins.

From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix

"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

No, my pretty one, I have never been a bondman; and, what is more, I never shall.

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John