serfage
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A freeman might deliver himself to serfage by putting a leathern thong upon his neck.
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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 Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace
In the geographical distribution of serfage we can see reflected the origin and history of the institution.
From Russia by Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace
The question of villeinage and serfage finds no place in it.
From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by John Richard Green
Rural serfage was maintained, which proves that the revolution had been directed by the burghers, and for their own profit.
From Life of St. Francis of Assisi by Louise Seymour Houghton
