franklin

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

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[edit] Etymology

Anglo-Latin francalanus, from francalis ‘held without fees’, from francus ‘fee’.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfræŋklɪn/
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[edit] Noun

franklin (plural franklins)

Wikipedia

1. (obsolete except historical) A freeholder, especially as belonging to a class of landowners in the 14th and 15th century ranking below the gentry.