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The law of villainage must not be constructed either on the assumption of slavery, or on that of liberty, or on that of colonatus or ascription.

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

Strictly speaking, there is no inheritance in villainage.

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

Tenant right of free man holding in villainage.

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

If we proceed from principles to their application in detail, we at once find, that in most cases the broad rules laid down on the subject do not fit all the particular aspects of villainage.

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

If it had been possible to follow out the principle, we should have been able to distinguish between villains proper and men of free blood holding in villainage.

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