frankalmoign
|frank-al-moign|
/ˈfræŋkˌælmɔɪn/
land tenure with religious duties
Etymology
'frankalmoign' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'franc almoigne', where 'franc' meant 'free' and 'almoigne' meant 'alms'.
'franc almoigne' transformed into the Middle English word 'frankalmoigne', and eventually became the modern English word 'frankalmoign'.
Initially, it meant 'free alms', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a tenure of land with religious service obligations'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tenure of land in which the tenant is bound to perform religious services, such as prayers or masses, for the grantor.
The monastery held the land in frankalmoign, providing daily prayers for the benefactor.
Synonyms
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