Meaning of frankalmoigne | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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