helot
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Helot, Helotin
A member of the ancient Spartan class of serfsA member of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.
/ˈhɛlət/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A member of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.
Helot, Helotin
A serf; a slave.
More definitions
- (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord
Translations
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By meaning 1
Spartan serf:
Origin
From Latin Hīlōta, from Ancient Greek Εἵλωτες (Heílōtes), possibly from ἁλίσκομαι (halískoFrom Latin Hīlōta, from Ancient Greek Εἵλωτες (Heílōtes), possibly from ἁλίσκομαι (halískomai, “to be captured, to be made prisoner”) or from Ἕλος (Hélos, “Elos”), a Laconian town.
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