Bondsman

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbÉ’ndzmÉ™n/
• US IPA: /ˈbɑːndzmÉ™n/

Origin

bonds + -man

Full definition of bondsman

Noun

1. A male slave.
2. A male indentured servant.
3. Someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations.