bondwoman

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a female bound to serve without wages
  2. noun a female slave

Etymology

From Middle English bondewomman; equivalent to bond + -woman.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bondswoman, bondmaid

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