Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SERV'I-TUDE, n. [Fr. from L. servitudo or servitus; It. servitù. See Serve.]

1. The condition of a slave; the state of involuntary subjection to a master; slavery; bondage. Such is the state of the slaves in America. A large portion of the human race are in servitude.
2. The state of a servant. [Less common and less proper.]
3. The condition of a conquered country.
4. A state of slavish dependence. Some persons may be in love with splendid servitude. – South.
5. Servants, collectively. [Not in use.] – Shak. Beloe.