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.
Derivatives:
indentureship n.
Etymology: ME (orig. Sc.) f. AF endenture (as INDENT(1))