Hunderdmans

Hunderdmans is a term that appears in historical texts, primarily related to medieval land ownership and manorial systems. It is believed to refer to a group of individuals who held a certain amount of land or possessed a specific level of wealth, often within a lord's demesne. The exact definition and number of "hunderdmans" could vary depending on the region and the period.

These individuals likely played a role in the local administration and economy of their time. They may have been responsible for collecting dues, overseeing agricultural work, or participating in local legal proceedings. Their status was generally above that of ordinary peasants but below that of the nobility or the lord of the manor.

The term itself is thought to derive from "hundred," possibly referring to a unit of land or a group of ten households. Therefore, "hunderdmans" could signify a leader or representative of such a group, or an individual who was accountable for a "hundred" within a larger administrative structure. Understanding the role of hunderdmans provides insight into the complex social and economic hierarchies of medieval Europe.