villainage
Americannoun
noun
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The second conclusion is, that if a free man hold in villainage by villain services he cannot be ejected by the lord against his will, provided he is performing the services due from the holding.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Paul Vinogradoff
If the privileged villainage of ancient demesne is founded on the same causes as villainage pure and simple, the distinguishing element of 'privilege' is supplied to it by the private interest of the king.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Paul Vinogradoff
Definition and terminology of villainage at Common Law.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Paul Vinogradoff
For this reason the position of a free husband towards the villainage of his wife a nief is not exactly parallel.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Paul Vinogradoff
Freemen holding in villainage and born villains get mixed up under the same names.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Paul Vinogradoff
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