† ˈbondehede Obs. rare.
[f. ME. bonde, bond n.2 + -hede, -head.]
The condition of a bond or vassal; vassalage; bondage.
c 1340 Cursor M. 5405 (Fairf.) Atte þou vs take in þi bondehede [v.r. thainhede, bundhede], In bondehede [v.r. thainhed, thraldam, þraldome] take our landes alle. |