Thraldom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈθɹɔːl.dəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thraldom is a noun meaning (literary or puristic, otherwise archaic) A state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person.
Meaning
(literary or puristic, otherwise archaic) A state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person.
Example Sentences
The wretched thraldom was over,—and what had it left?
For ye into like thraldome me did throw, And kept from complishing the faith which I did owe.
Beauteous Penthea […] is novv ſo yoak'd / To a moſt barbarous thraldome, miſery, / Affliction, that [s]he ſauors not humanity.
Word Forms
- thraldoms
- thraldome
- thralldom
Synonyms for thraldom
Depending on context, synonyms include thrall, slavery, bondage, thralldom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bondage, slavery, fetters, enchained, subserviency, bondman.
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