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Nief (noun) means a serf or bondsman who was born into that unfree status.

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A serf or bondsman who was born into that unfree status.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Nief came into English from Old French [Term?], which traces back to Latin nativus (“natural”). It is a doublet of naif and native.

Rhymes for nief

fief brief thief chief grief belief relief debrief mischief kerchief disbelief handkerchief

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"nief" (noun) means a serf or bondsman who was born into that unfree status.

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