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thrall

thrall [ thrawl ] (plural thralls)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. domination: a condition of being controlled by a more powerful person or force
Millions are now in thrall to the factitious excitements of reality television.

2. somebody whose life is controlled: somebody whose life is completely controlled by a more powerful person or a moral or intellectual force

3. somebody controlled by something: somebody who is controlled by a particular physical or mental need
a thrall to alcohol

[Pre-12th century. < Old Norse þrǽll< Germanic, "run"]

thrall·dom noun
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