Etymological root
servus
Latin
Words from this root(6)
serve
A2
/sɝv/
To give people food or drink, especially at a meal or in a restaurant.
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servitude
C2
/ˈsərvəˌt(j)ud/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
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serf
C2+
/sɝf/
a feudal laborer bound to and transferred with the land
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servile
C2+
/ˈsɝvəl/
excessively willing to please or obey; submissively obsequious
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serving
C2+
/ˈsɝvɪŋ/
a portion of food or drink for one person
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subservient
C2+
/səbˈsɝviənt/
excessively willing to obey or serve others; subordinate
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