Associations to the word «Bondsman»

Wiktionary

BONDSMAN, noun. A male slave.
BONDSMAN, noun. A male indentured servant.
BONDSMAN, noun. Someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations.

Dictionary definition

BONDSMAN, noun. A male slave.
BONDSMAN, noun. Someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else.
BONDSMAN, noun. A male bound to serve without wages.

Wise words

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