SERV'ITUDE, n. L. servitudo or servitus. See Serve.
1. The condition of a slave the state of involuntary subjection to a master slavery bondage. Such is the state of slaves in America. A large portion of the human race is in servitude.
2. The state of a servant. Less common and less proper.
3. The condition of a conquered country.
4. A state of slavish dependence. Some persons may be in love with splendid servitude.
5. Servants, collectively. Not in use.
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