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A "villain" was not originally an "evil" or "vile" person.
In feudal Europe, a "villein" (from villager) was a ranking serf, who answered to the feudal lord but was free in other respects. Many of these were cruel brutes who treated others with disdain. Their behavior came to be seen as selfish and arrogant.
Villain is another word for serf. The villain was an unfree commoner who lived in a small agricultural village. They owed labor to the lord of the manor in which they lived, typically two days a week or less, and could not move away from their village without their lord's permission. The actually wealth of villains varied a great deal. Some held no land apart from a cottage and a large garden, which would mean they had to hire out as labor to survive, others had enough land to support themselves, and a few accumulated significant land, enough to hire farmhands and in some cases household servants. A villain who was financially successful might be able to convert his labor obligation into into a cash payment, or hire a replacement to do his work.
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When did Get Medieval happen?
Get Medieval happened in 1998.
What is a medieval person?
A person who lived in medieval times.
Who were some Famous knights of Medieval Times?
A medieval knight in the middle ages or medieval times was William the conquerer
When did Medieval Mayhem happen?
Medieval Mayhem happened in 2006.
When was The Medieval Review created?
The Medieval Review was created in 1993.
What were the houses like for a villain in medieval times?
I assume you mean "villein," which was a type of medieval serf, as opposed to "villain," which is a bad guy. There is a link below to a related question on the homes of peasants. That answer has a good deal of detail, and has links to related information.
What was the role of a medieval Beadle?
a beadle was a medieval police man. If something had been stolen for example the lord of the manor would appoint the beadle and the reeve (a reeve is who the beadle assisted) and would catch the villain.
Who was the most likable medieval villain?
Probably Robin Hood was the most likeable medieval villain. The character is, however, almost certainly totally made up - and in reality 'good' king Richard was a rather vicious character who thoroughly disliked his British subjects and much preferred to spend his time on his French estates when not embarking on one of his many wars.
Who is the most famous villain of the middle ages?
I would say the most famous medieval vallain was the English King Richard III. There is a link to an article about him below.
Who owns land in medieval times?
William of Normandy's owned all the castles in England. he based them so they were spread out long the border
What is the possessive form of villain?
The possessive form of the noun 'villain' is villain's.Example: The jury didn't believe the villain's claim of innocence.
Is Cartier a hero or a villain?
villain
Was daedalus a hero or villain?
he is a villain
Is neon a superhero or villain?
villain?
What would a medieval villain do on Sunday?
Sunday was typically a day free from work for the medieval villain. The pious would attend services at the village church. Social actives and recreation would take up much of the rest of the day. Medieval villages, despite their modest physical wealth, had a cultural life. Music, dancing, and storytelling were important social pastimes. Dice and board games were known. Sports such as wrestling and various forms of field sports were popular. The typical village did not have a tavern or inn, but it was common for a household that had recently brewed a batch of ale to host a boisterous social occasion.
What is the antonym for hero?
Villain
What is the past tense of villain?
Villain is a noun and does not have a past tense.
