Serf

Pronunciation: /sɜrf/

Definitions of serf

noun a member of the lowest feudal class, bound to the land and subject to the will of the landowner

Example Sentences

A1 The serf worked in the fields all day.

A2 The serf lived on the lord's estate and had to work for him.

B1 The serf had very few rights and was bound to the land.

B2 The serf was considered property of the noble family.

C1 The serf's labor was essential for the functioning of the feudal system.

C2 The serf's life was marked by hard work and limited freedoms.

Examples of serf in a Sentence

formal In medieval Europe, a serf was a peasant who was bound to the land and obligated to work for the lord of the manor.

informal The serfs worked the fields from dawn till dusk, barely having any time for themselves.

slang Back in the day, serfs were basically slaves to the nobility.

figurative In today's society, some people feel like serfs to their jobs, working long hours with little reward.

Grammatical Forms of serf

• past tense: serfed
• plural: serfs
• comparative: more serf
• superlative: most serf
• present tense: serf
• future tense: will serf
• perfect tense: have serfed
• continuous tense: is serfing
• singular: serf
• positive degree: serf
• infinitive: to serf
• gerund: serfing
• participle: serfed

Origin and Evolution of serf

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'serf' originated from the Latin word 'servus' meaning slave or servant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'serf' evolved to specifically refer to a peasant who was bound to the land they worked on and had limited freedom or rights.