English Explanatory Dictionary

servient

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. subordinate

Pronunciation

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)viənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-servient.wav

Word forms

servient more servient most servient

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin serviēns, servientis. Doublet of servant and sergeant.

Derived words

servience servient estate servient premises servient tenement
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