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adscript

(ˈædˌskrɪpt)
n
(Historical Terms) feudal history a serf bound to the land which they work or occupy, and who can be bought or sold along with it
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Adj. 1. [画像:adscript - written or printed immediately following another character and aligned with it]adscript - written or printed immediately following another character and aligned with it
printing process, printing - reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication
subscript, inferior - written or printed below and to one side of another character
superscript, superior - written or printed above and to one side of another character
2. [画像:adscript - (used of persons) bound to a tract of land]adscript - (used of persons) bound to a tract of land; hence their service is transferable from owner to owner; "an adscript serf"
unfree - hampered and not free; not able to act at will
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