noun
- the condition or state of being a serf; feudal bondage
- the system of feudal tenure in which serfs were bound to the land
Usage: historical
Usage: historical
Examples
- The peasants lived under serfage for centuries before gaining their freedom.
- Medieval Europe was characterized by widespread serfage and feudal obligations.
- The abolition of serfage marked a significant social transformation.
- Under serfage, farmers could not leave their lord’s estate without permission.
- The harsh conditions of serfage made life extremely difficult for rural populations.
- Historical documents reveal the legal framework that maintained serfage.