English Explanatory Dictionary

villein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feudal tenant, a serf.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɪlən/ /ˈvɪleɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-villein.wav

Word forms

villein villeins villain

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman vilein, variant of vilain; from Medieval Latin villanus (“field hand”), from Latin villa (“country home”). Doublet of villain.

Related words

villain
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