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bond servant

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bond servant has 1 sense
  1. bond servant - someone bound to labor without wages
    --1 is a kind of
    slave
    --1 has particulars:
     bondman, bondsman; bondwoman, bondswoman, bondmaid; thrall

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Bond Servant

Noun - Historical:

A bond servant refers to a person who is legally bound to work for another individual, typically for a fixed period of time, often in exchange for something like passage to a new country, repayment of debt, or the fulfillment of a contractual obligation. Bond servants were prevalent during feudal times and colonial periods.

Example Sentence:

In the 17th century, many Europeans became bond servants in order to seek a better life in the American colonies.

Noun - Biblical:

In biblical context, a bond servant is a term used to describe a willing individual who willingly devotes themselves to serve their master, demonstrating unwavering loyalty and obedience.

Example Sentence:

The apostle Paul referred to himself as a bond servant of Jesus Christ, showing his dedication and commitment to the teachings of Christianity.

Noun - Modern:

In a modern sense, bond servant can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is completely devoted to another individual or cause, often to the point of sacrificing their own desires or freedom.

Example Sentence:

She was a bond servant to her career, always putting in long hours and never taking any time off.

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