1. lazy, worthless people; sluggards or idlers
Usage: archaic; plural form

Examples

• The medieval text condemned the lurdanes who refused to work.
• In old literature, lurdanes were often contrasted with diligent laborers.
• The author described a group of lurdanes lounging about the tavern.
• Historical records mention lurdanes as a burden on society.
• The term lurdanes appears in several Middle English manuscripts.