English Dictionary

frankalmoigne

noun

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.

Frankalmoigne is a legal term that refers to the granting of land or property to a religious institution.

意味（1）

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.

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.