# villein

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈvɪlən/

## Definitions
1. A feudal tenant, a serf.

## Etymology
From Anglo-Norman vilein, variant of vilain; from Medieval Latin villanus (“field hand”), from Latin villa (“country home”). Doublet of villain.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/villein