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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

villein

/vɪlɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does villein mean?

noun

A serf or peasant in medieval England, required to work on the lord's land in exchange for protection. A person of low social status.

Example

"The villein was forced to work long hours in the fields to pay his taxes."

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