Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
theow
Noun
/θiːoʊ/
Definition
A servant or slave, particularly in historical contexts referring to a person bound to serve a lord.
Examples
- The theow worked diligently in the fields for his master.
- In ancient times, many a theow would pay off their debts through years of servitude.
- Historians often study the lives of theows to understand social structures of the past.
Meaning
Theow refers to an individual who is in a state of servitude, often associated with feudal systems or early Germanic tribes.
Synonyms
- Servant
- Vassal
- Bondman
- Serf
- Slave
