n. & v.
n. 1 an indented document (see INDENT(1) v. 2). 2 a sealed agreement or contract (usu. in pl.). 3 a formal list, certificate, etc.
v.tr. hist. bind (a person) by indentures, esp. as an apprentice. indentureship n.
[ ME (orig. Sc.) f. AF endenture (as INDENT(1)) ]