VILLEINAGE


Meaning of VILLEINAGE in English

/vil"euh nij/ , n.

1. the tenure by which a villein held land and tenements from a lord.

2. the condition or status of a villein.

Also, villainage, villanage, villenage .

[ 1275-1325; ME vilenage ]

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