bondwoman

• Nom désignant une femme qui est légalement tenue de servir sans salaire, ou une femme esclave.

A noun referring to a woman who is legally bound to serve without wages, or a female slave.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Female servant bound to serviceC2formal

   A woman who is legally bound to serve another person without receiving wages, often due to a contract or debt.

   Servante liée par contrat

   • In ancient times, a bondwoman had few personal freedoms.
   • The bondwoman worked in the household for years to repay her debt.
   • Historical records mention the status of a bondwoman in feudal societies.

   Synonymesbondmaidserfslavethrall

2. Female slaveC2formal

   A woman who is owned by another person and forced to work without pay.

   Femme esclave

   • The bondwoman was considered property under the law.
   • She was sold as a bondwoman at the market.
   • The story tells of a bondwoman who escaped to freedom.

   Synonymesbondmaidbondswomanslave