corvee

Meanings

• noun

  Obligatory labor service in the ancient regime of France and some other European countries, especially before the French Revolution.

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Variants

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corvee , corvees

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Etymology

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From French corvée, from corver, to burden, load.

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Trivia

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1. The corvee system was abolished in France in 1789 during the French Revolution.

2. The term 'corvée' is also used in modern times to refer to a heavy burden or task.

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1. Feudalism: A social, political, and economic system characterized by lords holding power over vassals or serfs in exchange for protection.

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The corvee system was a form of forced labor, where peasants were obliged to work on public projects, such as building and maintaining roads, bridges, and fortifications. It was a significant aspect of the feudal system in Europe and contributed to the development of infrastructure.

How to Memorize "corvee"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people working together to build a road or bridge. They are all wearing old-fashioned clothing and carrying tools. This is a visualization of the corvee system.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'corvee' with the idea of forced labor or feudalism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Corvee: Carrying the burden of feudalism'.

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