Definition of "thrall" in Englisch

noun

1. (literary or puristic, otherwise archaic) Slave; one under the control of another.

   • My father was always a thrall to alcohol.

2. (uncountable) The state of being under the control of another person.

   • Today's kids are in thrall to their phones.

3. A shelf; a stand for barrels, etc.

adjective

1. (archaic) Enthralled; captive.

verb

1. (literary or puristic, otherwise archaic) To make a thrall; enslave.