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Serfhood

Alt. of Serfism

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Bondage 76% connected

The state of being bound; condition of being under restraint; restraint of personal liberty by compulsion; involuntary servitude; slavery; captivity.

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Slavery 76% connected

The condition of a slave; the state of entire subjection of one person to the will of another.

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Thraldom 76% connected

The condition of a thrall; slavery; bondage; state of servitude.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Thrall 76% connected

A slave; a bondman.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Thralldom 76% connected

Thraldom.

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Helot 74% connected

A slave in ancient Sparta; a Spartan serf; hence, a slave or serf.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Helot 74% connected

A slave in ancient Sparta; a Spartan serf; hence, a slave or serf.

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Serfdom 92% connected

The state or condition of a serf.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vassalage 92% connected

The state of being a vassal, or feudatory.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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