vileyns

/ˈvaɪlɪnz/

Definitions

1. noun

a variant spelling of the surname Villines, or a variant spelling of the surname Vileyns, an English occupational surname derived from the Old French word ‘vilein’, meaning ‘free man’ or ‘serf’.

“The historical records show that John Vileyns was a prominent landowner in 15th-century England.”

Synonyms

  • Vileyns
  • Villines

Antonyms

  • freeman
  • nobleman