bondman

Example Sentences

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It is true that, both in theory and in practice, it was held that whatever was acquired by the bondman was acquired by the lord.

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

Now, being over twenty-one I was my own bondman, and the bank couldn't collect from anybody but me—or the guarantee company.

From A Canadian Bankclerk by Buschlen, J. P.

But brutes are more loyal than human beings: often, very often, Bruna seeks my little maid and Zercho the bondman.

From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix

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

He is not a bondman of any one's my lady, for he told me so himself.

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John