Definition of BONDSMAN

bondsman

Meanings

Plural: bondsmen

Noun

  • a male slave
  • someone who signs a bond as surety for someone else
  • a male bound to serve without wages
  • A male slave.
  • A male indentured servant.
  • Someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations.

Origin / Etymology

From bond + -s- + -man.

Synonyms

bondman, bondswoman

Scrabble Score: 13

bondsman is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bondsman is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bondsman is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

bondsman is a valid Words With Friends word