Frankalmoigne
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Frankalmoigne is a noun meaning A tenure by which a religious corporation holds lands given to them and their successors forever, usually on condition of praying for the soul of the donor and his heirs; - called also tenure by free alms.
Meaning
A tenure by which a religious corporation holds lands given to them and their successors forever, usually on condition of praying for the soul of the donor and his heirs; - called also tenure by free alms.
Example Sentences
The tenure of Church lands was in "frankalmoigne," or "free alms." Tenants in frankalmoigne had only to perform the "three necessities"—to keep up highways, build castles, and repel invasions.
Word Forms
- frankalmoignes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frankalmoign, mortmain, tenure, freehold, holding, frank-fee.
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