villein

Meaning

A feudal tenant, a serf.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈvɪlən/
Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vilein, variant of vilain; from Medieval Latin villanus (“field hand”), from Latin villa (“country home”). Doublet of villain.

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