villein

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

[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

villein (plural villeins)

1. (historical) A feudal tenant.