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Synonyms for indentured


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-den-cher
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈdɛn tʃər



Définition of indentured

Origin :
  • "bound by indenture," 1757, past participle adjective from indenture (v.).
  • adj obligated
Example sentences :
  • He was indentured to him, as we have seen, so that it was difficult for him to get away.
  • Extract from : « The Printer Boy. » by William M. Thayer
  • The young fellows are indentured by the head office and sent to school, so to speak.
  • Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
  • But he had at this place an overseer and some indentured laborers.
  • Extract from : « Pioneers of the Old South » by Mary Johnston
  • He felt all the more sorry for the girl because misfortune had, in a sense, indentured her to them.
  • Extract from : « Ethan Frome » by Edith Wharton
  • He received a thorough training in the trade to which he was indentured.
  • Extract from : « Boy Labour and Apprenticeship » by Reginald Arthur Bray
  • The indentured servant could be held usually for but a few years.
  • Extract from : « The Planters of Colonial Virginia » by Thomas J. Wertenbaker
  • Frances' teacher may have been her mother or an indentured servant.
  • Extract from : « The Stronghold » by Miriam Haynie
  • The value of the Indian servant was about the same as that of the English indentured servant.
  • Extract from : « The Stronghold » by Miriam Haynie
  • He was probably assisted by Augustine's slaves and indentured servants.
  • Extract from : « The Stronghold » by Miriam Haynie
  • Perhaps there was an indentured servant who could teach her a little.
  • Extract from : « The Stronghold » by Miriam Haynie

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