villainage
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In their treatment of tenure they still hesitate between a complete denial of protection to villainage and the recognition of it as a mode of holding which is protected by legal remedies.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
Now the obligation to serve as reeve was taken as a mark of villainage.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
Tenant right of free man holding in villainage.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
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 Vinogradoff, Paul
Ancient demesne tenure is another proof of the same freedom in villainage; it is protected though base, and supposes independent rights on the part of the peasantry.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
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