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Serf (Noun)

Meaning

(Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The medieval lord held complete power over the serfs who tilled the soil on his estate.
  • During the feudal era, the average serf lived in poverty, struggling to grow enough crops to pay his taxes and rent.
  • A typical serf worked six days a week on the lord's lands and spent one day on his own plot.
  • To improve his economic standing, the young serf would occasionally trade some of his labor to neighboring villagers in exchange for skills and services.
  • On Christmas and Easter, the feudal lord often invited the local serfs to share a meager meal and temporary celebrations on the estate.

Synonyms

  • Villein
  • Helot

Hyponyms

  • Cottier

Related Words

  • Serfdom (noun)
  • Serfhood (noun)
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