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The word "serf" originates from the Late Latin term servus (meaning "slave"). In the feudal system of medieval Europe, serfs were a class of peasants who were tied to the land they worked and were subject to the authority of the lord who owned the estate. Serfs were required to provide labor and other services, such as farming, cleaning, and building, to their lord. In exchange, they were granted the use of a plot of land and limited protection.
Over time, the term "serf" came to be used more broadly to refer to individuals who were bound to a particular place or person and who had to provide services or labor. It is also used to describe individuals who are subservient or dependent on others, or those who perform menial or low-status tasks.
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