Sentence example with the word 'serf'

serf

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Definition n. (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord

Last update: June 28, 2015


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The condition of serfs was miserable in Medival Europe.   [noun]

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The condition of serfs was miserable in Medival Europe.   [noun]

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Here St Serf carried on his missionary labours, and founded a church and cemetery, and here he died and was buried.   [noun]

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The situation of the former serf-proprietors is also unsatisfactory.   [noun]

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9 Even in 13th century England more than half the population were serfs, and as such had no claim to the privileges of Magna Carta; disputes between a serf and his lord were decided in the latter's court, although the king's courts attempted to protect the serf's life and limb and necessary implements of work.   [Please select]

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