serfage

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Before proceeding to describe the Emancipation, it may be well to explain briefly how the Russian peasants became serfs, and what serfage in Russia really was.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir

If we bear all this in mind, we may readily understand that in the time of serfage and maladministration a man could be guilty of very reprehensible practises without incurring social excommunication.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir

Would not every dog-brother of them be better at home, working his serfage peaceably for his land?

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

They were naturally a kind people; but let one example show how serfage can transmute kindness.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

Part of these gain a miserable pittance as agricultural labourers, and live in a condition infinitely worse than serfage.

From Russia by Wallace, Donald Mackenzie, Sir