bondman

Example Sentences

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"Zercho is a Jazyge," said the bondman, rising and rubbing his bruised shins.

From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix

Even against his lord the bondman had some standing ground for a civil action.

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

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

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

And therefore I pray thee, O my lord, let me abide a bondman, and let the lad go up with his brethren.

From Ecstasy: A Study of Happiness A Novel by Couperus, Louis