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Alternative spellings
thraldom

Etymology
From Old English thrǣl, slave (from Old Norse thræll) + -dom, state, condition, rank, status (from Old English -dom#Old_English|-d�m, decree, judgement). cf.|Cf.: enthral, inthrall.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�θɹ��ld�m/

Noun
en-noun|s|-

1. A state of bondage, slavery, or subjugation to another person.

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