serf

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • a serf semifree peasant obliged to remain on the lord's land and to perform extensive chores for him

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch serf derived from Old French serf derived from Latin servus (slave, servant, serf).

Origin

Latin

servus

Gloss

slave, servant, serf

Concept
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Social and political relations

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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