bondwoman

/ˈbɑn(d)ˌwʊm(ə)n/
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Other forms: bondwomen

Definitions of bondwoman
  1. noun
    a female bound to serve without wages
    synonyms: bondmaid, bondswoman
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    type of:
    bond servant
    someone bound to labor without wages
  2. noun
    a female slave
    synonyms: bondmaid, bondswoman
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    type of:
    slave
    a person who is owned by someone
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