villein

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

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

[edit] Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈvɪlən/, /ˈvɪleɪn/

[edit] Noun

villein (plural villeins)

  1. (historical) A feudal tenant.
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