BORDAR

Etymology

Noun

bordar (plural bordars)

(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.

Source: Wiktionary


Bord"ar, n. Etym: [LL. bordarius, fr. borda a cottage; of uncertain origin.]

Definition: A villein who rendered menial service for his cottage; a cottier. The cottar, the bordar, and the laborer were bound to aid in the work of the home farm. J. R. Green.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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