almoign
|al-moign|
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/ˈælmɔɪn/
religious land tenure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'almoign' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'almoigne,' where 'almosne' meant 'alms.'
Historical Evolution
'almoigne' changed from the Old French word 'almoigne' and eventually became the modern English word 'almoign'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'alms or charity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a form of tenure in English law.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of tenure in English law, where land was held by a religious corporation or person, free from secular services, in return for prayers for the donor.
The monastery held the land in almoign, ensuring prayers for the benefactor.
Synonyms
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