Beslaved

/bɪˈsleɪvd/ adjective

Definition

reduced to slavery; enslaved or in a state of bondage.

Etymology

From beslave (verb) + -ed (past participle suffix). The adjective form describes someone or something that has been enslaved or forced into servitude.

Kelly Says

Past participle adjectives like this one are tricky—they describe a state that resulted from an action. This word is archaic now, but it's a powerful example of how English uses verbs to create descriptive words.

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