Bordar
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bordar is a noun meaning (history) A person ranking below villeins and above serfs in the social hierarchy of a manor, holding just enough land to feed a family (about five acres) and required to provide labour on the demesne on specified days of the week.
Meaning
(history) A person ranking below villeins and above serfs in the social hierarchy of a manor, holding just enough land to feed a family (about five acres) and required to provide labour on the demesne on specified days of the week.
Word Forms
- bordars
Synonyms for bordar
Depending on context, synonyms include bordarius.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bordarius, bailiff, barony, farmer, champart, serfhood.
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