villein
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Anglo-Norman villein, variant of villain; from Mediaeval Latin villanus "field hand" < Latin villa "country home".
[edit] Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈvɪlən/, /ˈvɪleɪn/
[edit] Noun
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villein (plural villeins)
- (historical) A feudal tenant.

