Associations to the word «Villeinage»

Wiktionary

VILLEINAGE, noun. The state of being a villein.
VILLEINAGE, noun. A feudal system involving villeins; serfdom.

Dictionary definition

VILLEINAGE, noun. The legal status or condition of servitude of a villein or feudal serf.
VILLEINAGE, noun. Tenure by which a villein held land.

Wise words

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