molman

noun

mol·​man
ˈmälmən
plural molmen
: one of a class of tenants in feudal England released from most of their service on condition of paying certain rents for their land

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from mol- (from Old English māl terms, agreement, pay) + man

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“Molman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molman. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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