serfage

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The story of St. Edmundsbury shows how gradual was the transition from pure serfage to an imperfect freedom.

From History of the English People, Volume I Early England, 449-1071; Foreign Kings, 1071-1204; The Charter, 1204-1216 by Green, John Richard

The question of villeinage and serfage finds no place in it.

From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard

Before proceeding to describe the Emancipation, it may be well to explain briefly how the Russian peasants became serfs, and what serfage in Russia really was.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir

If we bear all this in mind, we may readily understand that in the time of serfage and maladministration a man could be guilty of very reprehensible practises without incurring social excommunication.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir

They were naturally a kind people; but let one example show how serfage can transmute kindness.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)