Legal Definitions - verna

VERNA

A verna is a historical term used to describe a slave who was born in their owner's house.

One example of a verna is a slave who was born in the master's house and grew up alongside the master's children. Another example is a slave who was born in the house but was later sold to another owner.

These examples illustrate how a verna was a slave who had a unique relationship with their owner. They were often treated differently than other slaves because they were born in the house and were seen as part of the family. However, they were still considered property and could be sold or traded at any time.