noun
- plural of vill; small villages or rural settlements
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The medieval manor included several vills scattered across the countryside.
- Historical records show that these vills were established in the 12th century.
- The lord collected taxes from all the vills within his domain.
- Each of the vills had its own small church and market square.
- Ancient maps reveal the locations of forgotten vills throughout the region.