Feudal System Vocabulary

noun a type of land tenure in England and Wales where land is held by copy of the manorial court roll

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• Copyhold tenure was a form of land ownership in England during the Middle Ages.
• My ancestors used to have a copyhold on that piece of land.
• I heard they're trying to claim squatter's rights on the copyhold property.
• In a way, our memories are like copyholds of the past, holding onto pieces of history.

noun the quality or state of being noble in character, mind, birth, or rank

• The nobility of the country gathered for the royal ball.
• The nobility sure knows how to throw a fancy party.
• The nobility are living the high life, aren't they?
• Her nobility of spirit shines through in everything she does.

noun a person entirely under the domination of another

• In medieval times, a villein was a peasant who was bound to work on their lord's land.
• Back in the day, a villein was basically a serf who had to work for the lord.
• The villein had to toil away in the fields all day long.
• Being treated like a villein in modern times means being stuck in a low-paying job with no prospects for advancement.

noun the state of being under the protection or care of a guardian

• The court granted the aunt legal wardship over her niece after the parents passed away.
• The school took wardship of the students during the field trip.
• I'm in charge of wardship for my little sister while our parents are away.
• The CEO took wardship of the company's finances to ensure their success.