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Meaning of indentured servant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

indentured

Pronunciation:/ɪn.dɛn.t͡ʃɚd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To bind a person under such a contract.

  2. To indent; to make hollows, notches, or wrinkles in; to furrow.

    Example: Though age may creep on, and indenture the brow.

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who is subject to an indenture.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Subject to an indenture.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/indenturehttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/indentured

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