thralldom
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thralldom
First recorded in 1125–75, thralldom is from the Middle English word thraldom. See thrall, -dom
Example Sentences
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Delivery Into Thralldom They changed their tune when reports of gold filtered south from Nome and Fairbanks at the turn of the century.
From Time Magazine Archive
Thralldom of this kind is liable to break out in any community, and those who are now in perfect health may pine away in a short time and flicker.
From Remarks by Nye, Bill
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