thrall

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is completely subservient to another and is typically subjected to harsh or unpleasant treatment.

  - "The thrall worked long hours in the master's fields."
  - "The defeated soldiers were made thralls of their conquerors."

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Pronunciation

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2. /θɹɑl/
   
   
   
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4. /θɹɑl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thrall
pall , call , mall , stall

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Variants

List of all variants of thrall that leads to same result
thraldom , thraldoms , thrall , thralldom , thralldoms , thralls , thralled , thralling , in thrall

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Etymology

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Old English thræl, from threosan 'to buy, acquire', from thrēow 'slave'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'thrall' is also used in heraldry to refer to a small shield carried by a knight.

2. In Old Norse mythology, a thrall was believed to be the soul of a person who had died in battle and was doomed to serve the gods in the afterlife.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slavery: Thralls are a type of slave, and the study of slavery and its history is an important related concept.

2. Bondage: Thralls are also sometimes referred to as bondservants or bondmen, and the concept of bondage is closely related.

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Culture

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Thralls have appeared in various forms of literature, including medieval romances, fantasy novels, and historical fiction. They are often depicted as slaves or bondservants, and their stories explore themes of power, control, and freedom.

How to Memorize "thrall"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person in chains or shackles, working under the harsh supervision of a master or mistress.
   - Visualize the power dynamic between the thrall and their master.
   - Visualize the thrall's subservient attitude and their longing for freedom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thrall' with the concept of slavery or bondage.
   - Associate the word 'thrall' with the image of a person in chains or shackles.
   - Associate the word 'thrall' with the idea of subservience and obedience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of the word 'thrall' as a 'slave all' or a 'servant in thrall' to their master.
   - Use the acronym T-H-R-A-L-L to remember the definition: 'Through Hardship Remains A Loyal Laborer'.

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