Bondman: meaning, definitions and examples

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bondman

[ ˈbɒndmən ]

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medieval

A man who is bound in service to a feudal lord, typically as a serf or slave.

Synonyms

serf, slave, vassal

Examples of usage

The bondman worked the fields from dawn till dusk under the watchful eye of his lord.
The bondman had no rights and could not leave the estate without permission.

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literary

A person bound by a promise, contract, or duty.

Synonyms

devotee, follower, votary

Examples of usage

As a bondman of honor, he could not betray his comrades.
She remained a loyal bondman to the company even in times of hardship.

Translations

Translations of the word "bondman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obrigacionista

🇮🇳 बॉन्डमैन

🇩🇪 Anleiheinhaber

🇮🇩 pemegang obligasi

🇺🇦 облігаціонер

🇵🇱 obligatariusz

🇯🇵 債券保有者

🇫🇷 obligataire

🇪🇸 obligacionista

🇹🇷 tahvil sahibi

🇰🇷 채권 보유자

🇸🇦 حامل السندات

🇨🇿 dluhopisový investor

🇸🇰 dlhopisový investor

🇨🇳 债券持有人

🇸🇮 imetnik obveznic

🇮🇸 skuldabréfseigandi

🇰🇿 облигация ұстаушы

🇬🇪 ობლიგაციის მფლობელი

🇦🇿 obligasiya sahibi

🇲🇽 portador de bonos

Word origin

The term 'bondman' originated in the Middle Ages in England, where it referred to a man who was bound in service to a feudal lord. The concept of servitude and bondage was prevalent in the feudal system, where peasants worked the land in exchange for protection. Over time, the term evolved to also represent a person bound by a promise or duty. The history of bondmen reflects the hierarchical and contractual nature of medieval society.