villein

== English == === Alternative forms === villain (archaic) === Etymology === From Anglo-Norman vilein, variant of vilain; from Medieval Latin villanus (“field hand”), from Latin villa (“country home”). Doublet of villain. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈvɪlən/, /ˈvɪleɪn/ Rhymes: -ɪlən Homophone: villain === Noun === villein (plural villeins) (historical) A feudal tenant, a serf. ==== Hyponyms ==== neif (female) ==== Related terms ==== villain ==== Translations ==== == Finnish == === Adjective === villein superlative degree of villi ==== Declension ==== === Adjective === villein instructive plural of villi === Anagrams === villien == Old French == === Noun === villein oblique singular, m (oblique plural villeinz, nominative singular villeinz, nominative plural villein) alternative form of vilain