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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
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