bondman

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His bondman rose from the ground in a fury not to be described.

From Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. by Watson, William Davy

It is always important to decide whether a bondman is in the seisin of his lord or not, and the chief means to show it is to trace his connexion with the territorial lordship.

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

Now, being over twenty-one I was my own bondman, and the bank couldn't collect from anybody but me—or the guarantee company.

From A Canadian Bankclerk by Buschlen, J. P.

He had gone to London before the party at Pendarrel, to consult Mr. Truby, and to see his bondman, Everope.

From Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. by Watson, William Davy

Beulah, I will be a bondman no longer.

From Project Gutenberg book of Historical Romance of the American Negro by Fowler, Charles H.