serfage
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She has abolished slavery, villenage, serfage, political aristocracy, asserted the equality of all men before the law, vindicated the sovereignty of the people, and established universal suffrage, complete social and territorial democracy.
From The American Republic : constitution, tendencies and destiny by Orestes Augustus Brownson
Whatever may be the result of the movement now made for their emancipation, it certainly can not be more depressing than the existing system of serfage.
From The Land of Thor by J. Ross (John Ross) Browne
On the other hand, I do not wish to whitewash serfage or attenuate its evil consequences.
From Russia by Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace
A freeman might deliver himself to serfage by putting a leathern thong upon his neck.
From Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers by Various
In the time of serfage the proprietors clearly perceived these and similar advantages, and compelled their serfs to live together in large families.
From Russia by Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace
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