leud

[ lood ]

noun

, plural leuds, leu·des [loo, -deez].

1. a vassal or tenant in the early Middle Ages.

Word History and Origins

Origin of leud¹

1750–60; < Medieval Latin leudēs (plural) < Germanic; compare Old English lēode, German Leute people

Example Sentences

Records show he was charged with leud and lascivious molestation.

From Washington Times

Also, I haue placed in the end therof their leud language, calling the same pedlers French or Canting.

From Project Gutenberg

I beleue not, and why? because I rede of no such name in the old estatutes of this realme, vnles it be in the margente of the booke, or in the Table, which in the collection and pryntinge was set in; but these were then the commen names of these leud leuterars, Faytores, Robardesmen, Drawlatches, and valyant beggares.

From Project Gutenberg

But faithfullye for the proffyt and benyfyt of my countrey I haue don it, that the whole body of the Realme may se and vnderstand their leud lyfe and pernitious practisses, that all maye spedelye helpe to amend that is amysse.

From Project Gutenberg

I began to rebuke her for her leud lyfe and beastly behauor, declaring to her what punishment was prepared and heaped vp for her in the world to come for her fylthy lyuinge and wretched conuersation.

From Project Gutenberg