n.; pl. Bondsmen. [ Bond, a. or n. + man. ] 1. A slave; a villain; a serf; a bondman. [ 1913 Webster ]
Carnal, greedy people, without such a precept, would have no mercy upon their poor bondsmen. Derham. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) A surety; one who is bound, or who gives security, for another. [ 1913 Webster ]