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.”