villanage

/ˈvɪlənɪdʒ/ i, /ˈvɪlənɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

The state of being a vassal or a serf under a feudal lord, or a system of such relationships.

“The historian studied the decline of villanage in medieval Europe.”

2. noun

A vassal or a serf under a feudal lord.

“The villanage on the lord’s estate worked the land for a meager wage.”

Synonyms

  • feudality
  • serfdom

Antonyms

  • freedom
  • liberty