Definition of Villein

1. Noun. (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord.

Exact synonyms: Helot, Serf
Geographical relationships: Europe
Specialized synonyms: Cotter, Cottier
Generic synonyms: Thrall
Category relationships: Dark Ages, Middle Ages
Derivative terms: Serfdom, Serfhood

Definition of Villein

1. n. See Villain, 1.

2. n. See Villain, 1.

Definition of Villein

1. Noun. (historical) A feudal tenant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Villein

1. a type of serf [n -S] - See also: serf

Lexicographical Neighbors of Villein

villanelles
villanellist
villanellists
villanels
villanies
villanize
villanized
villanizes
villanizing
villanous
villans
villany
villar
villas
villatic
villein (current term)
villeinage
villeinages
villeins
villenage
villenages
villenous
villi
villi intestinales
villi pericardiaci
villi peritoneales
villi pleurales
villi synoviales
villiago
villiagos

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