Meaning & Definition of word "Thrall"
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Thrall
/θrɔːl/
noun:
- 1. A person who is in bondage or servitude; a slave.
- Example: In ancient times, many farm laborers lived as thralls under the authority of a landowner.
- 2. A state of being under the control of someone or something; a state of servitude or dependence.
- Example: She was in thrall to her ambition, sacrificing her personal life for her career.
- 3. A person who is captivated or entranced by someone or something.
- Example: The audience sat in thrall as the magician performed his extraordinary illusions.
Etymology
Middle English 'thrall', from Old Norse 'þræll', meaning 'slave'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in thrall:
in a state of bondage or captivated by something
thrall to:
to be under the control of or fascinated by
Related Words
thralldom:
the condition or state of being a thrall
thrallship:
the position or status of a thrall
Slang Meanings of thrall
Meaning: Completely enchanted or captivated by something
Example Sentence: I was in thrall to the romantic movie all night.