serf-bound
|serf-bound|
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/sɜrf baʊnd/
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/sɜːf baʊnd/
restricted like a serf
Etymology
'serf-bound' originates from the word 'serf,' which comes from the Latin word 'servus,' meaning 'slave' or 'servant.' The suffix '-bound' implies being tied or restricted.
'serf' evolved from the Old French word 'serf,' which was derived from the Latin 'servus.' The term 'bound' has been used in English since the Middle Ages to imply restriction or limitation.
Initially, 'serf' referred to a person in servitude, and 'bound' meant tied or restricted. Together, 'serf-bound' has maintained the meaning of being restricted like a serf.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
tied or restricted in a manner similar to a serf, often implying a lack of freedom or autonomy.
The workers felt serf-bound under the oppressive management.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 20:12