bondman
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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
It is always important to decide whether a bondman is in the seisin of his lord or not, and the chief means to show it is to trace his connexion with the territorial lordship.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
A freeman is one who tills his own land, and is no man's vassal or bondman.
From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John
It was really as Zercho the bondman had believed: Bissula had become the captive, not of Ausonius, but another; and his captive she remained.
From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix
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
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