How Do You Spell ARTICLED SERVANTS?

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːtɪkə͡ld sˈɜːvənts] (IPA)

The term "articled servants" refers to individuals who were bound by a contract to work for a specific employer during a set period of time. This term was commonly used in the past, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is pronounced as /ˈɑːtɪkld ˈsɜːvənts/, with emphasis on the first syllable of "articled" and the second syllable of "servants." The word "articled" is derived from the word "article," which refers to a written agreement or contract.

ARTICLED SERVANTS Meaning and Definition

1. "Articled servants" refers to individuals who entered into an agreement known as an "indenture" to work for a specified period as a servant or apprentice. This term originated in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe, particularly in England, during a time when the system of indentured servitude was prevalent.

   Under this arrangement, an articled servant would sign a contract, often referred to as an indenture, with a master or employer. The indenture would outline the terms and conditions of the servant's labor, including the duration of service, typically ranging from four to seven years. During this period, the articled servant was bound to work exclusively for the master, providing labor or learning a trade in exchange for various benefits, such as training, accommodation, and sometimes wages.

   Articled servants were distinct from slave labor as they willingly entered into the agreement and could expect to gain certain skills and knowledge from their apprenticeship. The proximity of the term "servant" to "article" suggests the contractual nature of the arrangement and the legal document that cemented the obligations of both the servant and the master.

   Indentured servitude was an important labor system, particularly in colonial America, where many early settlers relied on articled servants to help establish colonies and work on plantations. Although it granted an opportunity for economic mobility to some, its association with limited personal freedom, contractual obligation, and servitude means that the system is now criticized for its exploitative aspects.

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Etymology of ARTICLED SERVANTS

The term "articled servants" originated in the 19th century and is primarily used in British and Commonwealth nations to refer to young individuals who were bound by a legal contract known as indentures. The word "article" in this context derives from the Latin "articulus", meaning "a small part or section".

In historical English legal systems, an "indenture" was a formal agreement or contract written on a parchment or a document that was cut in a jagged or wavy line, creating two or more identical copies. Each party involved would retain one copy of the document, and to prove its authenticity and ensure that no alterations were made, the copies would be compared by aligning the jagged edges.

Articled servants were typically young individuals, often teenagers, who entered into a legally binding contract with a master or employer.