Where does “villenage” come from?
villenage (English) comes from English villeinage, from Middle English vilenage.
villenage (English): Alternative form of villeinage
Definitions
- Alternative form of villeinage
Ancestry of “villenage”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | villeinage | The state of being a villein; A feudal system... |
| 2 | Middle English | vilenage | — |