What is another word for villenages?
Pronunciation: [vˈɪlənɪd͡ʒɪz] (IPA) 
Villenages were small, medieval agricultural holdings that were typically held by tenant farmers. They were often associated with feudalism and were sometimes called "villeins." Synonyms for the word "villenages" include "serfs," "peasants," and "bondsmen." These terms all describe people who were tied to the land and who owed their lords various forms of service, such as labor or military duty. Other synonyms for "villenages" might include "manors," "fiefs," or "estates," depending on the context in which the term is being used. Although the institution of villenages has long since disappeared, the legacy of feudalism continues to influence contemporary society in many ways.
