Churl
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
In Saxon law. A freeman of inferior rank, chiefly employed in husbandry.
1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 5.
A tenant at will of free condition, who held land from a thane, on condition of rents and services.
Cowell.
See Ceorl. Cl. Fr. So; here, Ci Dieiu vous eyde, so help you God. Ci devout, heretofore. CH bien, as well.