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Etymology
L. Helotes, from w:Classical Greek|Greek (�ἵλ��ε�), possibly from �λί�κομαι to be captured, to be made prisoner.

Noun
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1. A serf; a slave.
2. An indiviual of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.
3. An 'individual' of the ancient Spartan class of serfs.

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