bondman
Example Sentences
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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
He is not a bondman of any one's my lady, for he told me so himself.
From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John
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 true that, both in theory and in practice, it was held that whatever was acquired by the bondman was acquired by the lord.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
It was really as Zercho the bondman had believed: Bissula had become the captive, not of Ausonius, but another; and his captive she remained.
From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix
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