How Do You Spell THRALLS?

Pronunciation: [θɹˈɔːlz] (IPA)

The word "thralls" is spelled with two letters "l" at the end. The phonetic transcription for this word is /θrɔːlz/. The "th" sound is pronounced by placing the tongue between the teeth and blowing air, followed by the "r" sound which is made by vibrating the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth. The "a" is pronounced as a long vowel sound, and the "ll" is pronounced as a vowel sound followed by a clear "L" sound. The "s" at the end is pronounced as a soft /z/ sound.

THRALLS Meaning and Definition

1. Thralls, as a noun, refers to individuals who are enslaved or captives, typically in a historical or fictional context. Rooted in Old Norse, this term is often associated with medieval times and Nordic cultures. In societies where slavery was prevalent, thralls were considered property and lacked personal freedoms. They were forced to engage in various forms of labor, serving their masters' needs.

   Historically, thralls encompassed a wide range of individuals who were subjected to servitude. They could be prisoners of war, individuals captured during raids or conflicts, or individuals who were born into slavery. Thralls usually performed manual tasks such as agricultural work, crafts, domestic chores, and sometimes even military service. Their owners held absolute control over their lives, determining where they lived, what they ate, and what work they carried out.

   In the realm of literature and fantasy, thralls are often portrayed in mythical stories, sagas, and folklore. These narratives frequently depict thralls as characters who yearn for their freedom or seek revenge against their masters. Over time, the term has also extended its meaning metaphorically, representing individuals who are figuratively enslaved or controlled by someone or something, such as addiction, desire, or an overpowering influence.

   While the concept of thralls primarily belongs to earlier societies, understanding their historical significance helps shed light on the complex dynamics of power, status, and human rights throughout different periods of history.

Common Misspellings for THRALLS

• therally
• thurally
• thanls
• thrils
• thrawls
• thorally
• thrully
• thallos
• Haralls
• thralle
• onralls
• thillls
• thralses
• Tefralls
• urralls
• thralers
• thragts
• Thrykss
• Thealis

Etymology of THRALLS

The word "thralls" has its origin in Old Norse, a North Germanic language spoken by the Norse and Scandinavian people during the Viking Age. In Old Norse, the word for a slave or servant was "þræll", pronounced similar to "thrall".

The term "þræll" can be traced back even further to the Proto-Germanic word "*þrahilaz", which also meant a slave or servant. The root of this Proto-Germanic term is "*þrah-" meaning "to suffer" or "endure".

This linguistic evolution led to the Middle English word "thrall" which continued to refer to someone in bondage or servitude. Over time, the plural form "thralls" emerged to denote multiple slaves or servants, and the term has since been used to describe individuals who are held in bondage or servitude.