serf in a sentence
pronunciation: [ [ sə:f ] ]
Examples
- Naturally, these are not the sacks and rags of serf wear.
- Barbara was born Monique Serf on June 9, 1930 in Paris.
- Many freed serfs were given surnames after those of their former owners.
- Saint Serf of Culross was associated with Nechtan's brother Bridei.
- Helots also travelled with the Spartan army as non-combatant serfs.
- Some serfs were able to use their new status to their advantage.
- Some serfs did apply for freedom and were, surprisingly, successful.
- Elizabeth purchased the talented serf from the nobleman for her own choir.
- New managers of the ironworks suppressed serfs and returned artisans by force.
- Many such rights were enforceable by the serf in the manorial court.