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thrall

 

[ ฮธrษ”หl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in fantasy literature

A thrall is a slave or servant who is under the control of a master, often in a fantasy setting such as medieval times or in a magical world.

Synonyms

bondman, servant, slave

Examples of usage

  • The evil sorcerer kept the captured princess in thrall, using his dark magic to control her every action.
  • The thrall worked tirelessly in the fields, never daring to disobey the commands of his cruel master.
Context #2 | Noun

historical context

In historical contexts, thrall referred to a serf or slave in Northern Europe during the Viking Age.

Synonyms

enslaved person, serf

Examples of usage

  • The thralls in the Viking society had limited rights and were considered property of their owners.
  • Thralls were often captured during raids and brought back to serve their new masters.
Context #3 | Verb

archaic usage

As a verb, to thrall means to enslave or captivate someone, to hold them under one's power or influence.

Synonyms

captivate, charm, enslave

Examples of usage

  • The mesmerizing performance of the musician thrall the audience, holding them spellbound.
  • The evil enchantress thrall the prince with her dark magic, making him her puppet.

Translations

Translations of the word "thrall" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escravo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเคพเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sklave

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ budak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฒั–ะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niewolnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅด้šท (ใฉใ‚Œใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท esclave

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ esclavo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ์˜ˆ (noye)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจุฏ (abd)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otrok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otrok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅด้šถ (nรบlรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ suลพenj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรฆll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ (mona)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ esclavo

Etymology

The word 'thrall' has Old Norse origins, coming from the Old Norse 'รพrรฆll', which meant a slave or serf. In medieval times, thralls were common in Scandinavian societies, where they were considered property and had very limited rights. The concept of thralls also appears in various works of fantasy literature, often depicting them as enslaved individuals under the control of a powerful master.

See also: enthrall.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,284, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.