bondman
Americannoun
plural
bondmen-
a male slave.
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a man bound to service without wages.
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Old English Law. a villein or other unfree tenant.
Etymology
Origin of bondman
First recorded in 1200–50; Middle English bonde man; see bond 2, man
Vocabulary lists containing bondman
Example Sentences
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A fire was indeed coming—was already kindled—which was to set the bondman free: and God was in the fire.
From Cudjo's Cave by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)
Now, being over twenty-one I was my own bondman, and the bank couldn't collect from anybody but me—or the guarantee company.
From A Canadian Bankclerk by Buschlen, J. P.
His bondman rose from the ground in a fury not to be described.
From Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3) A Cornish Story. by Watson, William Davy
"Are you perfectly sure," asked Adalo, seizing the bondman by the shoulder and forcing him to turn his averted face, "that this horseman was the old Roman?"
From A Captive of the Roman Eagles by Dahn, Felix
In each case, “whatsoever one may do that is good, this he will receive from the Lord, whether he be a bondman or a freeman.”
From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by Findlay, G. G.
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