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frank·al·moign
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or frankalmoin or less commonly frankalmoigne \ ˈfraŋkalˌmȯin , ⸗ˈ⸗⸗ , ˌ⸗⸗ˈ⸗ \
plural -s
Definition of frankalmoign
: a tenure in English law 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 — compare lay fee
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