Frank-fee

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A species of tenure in fee simple, being the opposite of ancient demesne, or copyhold. UK

    "if the lord confirm to the tenant , to hold freely , by the services before due , this makes the land frank-fee"

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"if the lord confirm to the tenant , to hold freely , by the services before due , this makes the land frank-fee"

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