serfage

/ˈsɝrfɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a state or system of being a serf, typically characterized by forced labor or bondage

“The historical records show that the feudal lord’s serfage was a brutal system of oppression.”

2. noun

a system of serfdom or forced labor, especially in medieval Europe

“The researcher studied the impact of serfage on the social and economic structures of medieval society.”

Synonyms

  • bondage
  • serfdom

Antonyms

  • freedom
  • liberty