What does serf mean?
A person who is bound to work for a lord or a large estate in exchange for protection and the right to live on the land. A person of low social class, especially one who is bound to work for a lord or a large estate.
Example
"The serf worked long hours in the fields to pay off his debt to the lord."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.