L. Latin: Free; a freeman; a Frank. Spelman. Franons bancus. Free bench, (q. v.) Francus homo. In old European law. A free man. Domesday. Franons plegius. In old English law. A frank pledge, or free pledge. See FRANK-PLEDGE. Francus tenons. A freeholder. See FRANK-TENEMENT.
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