Villain and Villein

Villain

Villain noun - A mean, evil, or unprincipled person.
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Synonyms for Villain

Villein and villain are semantically related In some cases you can use "Villein" instead a noun "Villain".

Nearby Words: villainous, villainy

Villein

Villein noun - (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord.
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Synonyms for Villein

Villain and villein are semantically related in slave topic. You can use "Villain" instead a noun "Villein".

Nearby Word: villeinage

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