Synonyms:
indenture, indent
Meaning: bind by or as if by indentures, as of an apprentice or servant; "an indentured servant"
Usage examples
But her small boot heel did not make an indenture, not a mark upon the little glittering circlet.
Take this away, and take all pleasure, joy, comfort, happiness, and true content out of the world; 'tis the greatest tie, the surest indenture, strongest band, and, as our modern Maro decides it, is much to be preferred before the rest.