villein Synonyms
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villein Meaning
Wordnet
villein (n)
(Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
Webster
villein (n.)
See Villain, 1.
villein Sentence Examples
- The medieval villein toiled diligently on the lord's manor, bound to his estate.
- Serfs and villeins endured harsh living conditions and heavy workloads.
- The rebellion of the villeins against their oppressive lords marked a turning point in feudal society.
- Villeinage, a form of servitude, restricted the mobility and independence of its subjects.
- The lord's villein was expected to provide labor, goods, and services in exchange for protection and a meager livelihood.
- The status of a villein was hereditary, passed down from father to son.
- The abolition of villeinage in England in the 15th century gave increased freedom to the former serfs.
- The villein's diet consisted mainly of bread, vegetables, and occasionally meat.
- The scarcity of land and resources made it difficult for villeins to escape their bondage.
- The word "villein" has come to symbolize the oppression and exploitation of the peasantry in feudal times.
FAQs About the word villein
(Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lordSee Villain, 1.
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The medieval villein toiled diligently on the lord's manor, bound to his estate.
Serfs and villeins endured harsh living conditions and heavy workloads.
The rebellion of the villeins against their oppressive lords marked a turning point in feudal society.
Villeinage, a form of servitude, restricted the mobility and independence of its subjects.
