corvee Meaning & Definition
/ˈkɔːveɪ/
What Does Corvee Mean?
As a noun, corvee means Unpaid labor required by a feudal lord. It is also used to mean Labor, especially for roads or dams, in lieu of taxes.
Word Facts for Corvee
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɔːveɪ/ |
| Plural | corvees |
Corvee Definition (Noun)
- Unpaid labor required by a feudal lord.
- Labor, especially for roads or dams, in lieu of taxes.
Synonyms of Corvee
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Corvee synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
corvee (countable and uncountable, plural corvees)
Origin of Corvee
From French corvée, from Late Latin conrogāta, derived from Latin conrogāre (“call together by entreaty”).