"bondslave" meaning in English

See bondslave in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈbɒndsleɪv/ [UK] Forms: bondslaves [plural]
Etymology: From bond + slave. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|bond|slave}} bond + slave Head templates: {{en-noun}} bondslave (plural bondslaves)
  1. One who works as a slave under an indenture; a bondsman or bondswoman.
    Sense id: en-bondslave-en-noun-IgoqmuDx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Slaves

Inflected forms

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