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Serfhood

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Serfhood refers to the condition or state of being a serf, a member of the lowest social class in feudal society. It represents the lack of personal freedom and the obligation to work on and provide labor for a lord's estate.

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Noun:

1. The serfhood of the peasants in medieval times often involved forced labor.
2. Despite the progress made in abolishing serfhood, remnants of the system persisted in some regions.

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