Feudal toiler Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Feudal toiler" from Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Feudal toiler," corresponds to the answer "SERF." Here's the explanation of why this answer fits the clue:

• Feudal System: In medieval Europe, the feudal system was a hierarchical structure in which land was owned by kings or lords and worked by peasants.
• Toiling Labor: The term "toiler" refers to someone who works strenuously. In the context of the feudal system, serfs were individuals bound to the land they worked on, laboring in often harsh conditions.
• Bound Labor: Serfs were obligated to work the land owned by the lord, cultivating crops and performing various tasks in exchange for protection and a share of the produce.
• Lack of Freedom: Unlike free peasants, serfs had limited rights and liberties, being tied to the land and subject to the authority of the lord.

Therefore, the answer "SERF" aligns with the clue "Feudal toiler" as it refers to the individuals in the feudal system who labored on the land as part of their obligations to the lord.

Definition of "SERF"

an agricultural labourer bound by the feudal system who was tied to working on his lord's estate.

 The Crossword clue "Feudal toiler" published 8 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	3 December 2023	SERF
Newsday.com	3 September 2023	SERF