frankpledge

frank·pledge

noun \ˈfraŋk-ˌplej\

Definition of FRANKPLEDGE

: an Anglo-Saxon system under which each adult male member of a tithing was responsible for the good conduct of the others; also : the member himself or the tithing

Origin of FRANKPLEDGE

Middle English frankeplegge, from Anglo-French francplege (probably translation of Middle English friborg peace pledge), from franc free + plege pledge

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with FRANKPLEDGE

allege, hard-edge, knife-edge, nutsedge, old sledge, on edge, straightedge