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corvee in Malay

amalan kerah

UK/ˈkɔːveɪ//kɔːɹˈveɪ/

corvee in Malay: amalan kerah. In English, corvee means unpaid labor required by a feudal lord.

Malay words for corvee

unpaid labor required by a feudal lord
amalan kerah

English meaning of corvee

  1. noun Unpaid labor required by a feudal lord.
  2. noun Labor, especially for roads or dams, in lieu of taxes.

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Questions about corvee in Malay

What is the meaning of corvee in Malay?
Corvee in Malay is amalan kerah.
Apakah maksud corvee dalam bahasa Melayu?
Corvee: amalan kerah.
What does corvee mean in English?
Corvee means unpaid labor required by a feudal lord.

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