(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:11:58

Bond"man (?), n.; pl. Bondmen (#). [Bond,a.orn.+ man.]

1.

A man slave, or one bound to service without wages.

"To enfranchise bondmen."

Macaulay.

2. Old Eng.Law

A villain, or tenant in villenage.

 

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