redemptioner

A colonial emigrant from Europe to America who paid for the voyage by serving for a specified period as a bondservant.

One who redeemed himself or purchased his release from debt or obligation to the master of a ship by his services, or one whose services were sold to pay the expenses of his passage to America.

One who redeems himself, as from debt or servitude.

Formerly, one who, wishing to emigrate from Europe to America, sold his services for a stipulated time to pay the expenses of his passage.

An immigrant, generally from the 18th or 19th century, that gained passage to America by selling themselves as an indentured servant.