villein

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

From Anglo-Norman villein, variant of villain; from Medieval Latin villanus "field hand", from Latin villa "country home".

Pronunciation [edit]

  • IPA: /ˈvɪlən/, /ˈvɪleɪn/

Noun [edit]

villein (plural villeins)

  1. (historical) A feudal tenant.

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Translations [edit]

feudal tenant
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