villein /vilˈən or vilˈin/ (historical)

1. Orig appar a free villager
2. Later (13c) a serf, free in relation to all but his lord, and not absolutely a slave
3. Later a copyholder

villˈeinage or villˈenage noun

A villein's tenure or status

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