Legal Definitions - hine

HINE

A hine (also spelled hind) was a type of servant in England who worked in husbandry.

John worked as a hine on the farm, taking care of the animals and crops.

During the Middle Ages, hines were an important part of the feudal system, working for lords and nobles.

A hine was a type of servant who worked in agriculture, taking care of the land and animals. They were an important part of the feudal system in England during the Middle Ages, working for lords and nobles. The examples illustrate how hines were employed on farms and estates, and how they played a role in the social and economic structure of medieval England.