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man

[ˈmaːn]

noun

LanguageIcelandic

Meaning
  1. slaves
  2. female slave
  3. maiden
  4. A woman who was held in servitude or forced labor in historical contexts.
Examples

Hún var seld sem man.

She was sold as a female slave.

Pronunciationˈmaːn

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis term is an archaic word used primarily in historical or literary contexts to refer to a female servant or slave.

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