frankalmoigne Meaning, Definition & Usage

Frank`al*moigne" noun

Etymology

F. franc free + Norm. F. almoigne alma, for almosne, F. aumône. See Frank, a., and Almoner.

Definitions

1. (Eng. Law) 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. Burrill.