Bond″man (–man), n.; pl.Bondmen (–men). [Bond, a. or n. + man.] 1. A man slave, or one bound to service without wages. “To enfranchise bondmen.” Macaulay.
2. (Old Eng. Law) A villain, or tenant in villenage.
Webster's Dictionary 1913
Bond″man (–man), n.; pl.Bondmen (–men). [Bond, a. or n. + man.] 1. A man slave, or one bound to service without wages. “To enfranchise bondmen.” Macaulay.
2. (Old Eng. Law) A villain, or tenant in villenage.