sclav

/sklæv/

Definitions

1. noun

a slave, especially one of the Slavs sold as slaves in the Middle Ages

“The medieval trade in sclavs had devastating effects on the economies of Eastern Europe.”

2. verb

to enslave or sell into slavery, especially one of the Slavs

“The raiders sclaved many of the local villagers, forcing them to work in the mines.”

Synonyms

  • serf
  • slave

Antonyms

  • freeman
  • liberty