man
[ˈmaːn]
noun
LanguageIcelandic
Meaning- slaves
- female slave
- maiden
- A woman who was held in servitude or forced labor in historical contexts.
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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