Associations to the word «Helot»

Wiktionary

HELOT, noun. An individual of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.
HELOT, noun. A serf; a slave.

Dictionary definition

HELOT, noun. (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord.

Wise words

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