serfage

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Part of these gain a miserable pittance as agricultural labourers, and live in a condition infinitely worse than serfage.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir

The abundance of land tended to prevent the development of industry, and the little industry which did exist was prevented by serfage from collecting in the towns.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir

Whatever may be the result of the movement now made for their emancipation, it certainly can not be more depressing than the existing system of serfage.

From The Land of Thor by Browne, J. Ross (John Ross)

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

In the time of serfage the proprietors clearly perceived these and similar advantages, and compelled their serfs to live together in large families.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir