frankpledge

Meanings

• Noun

  A system of swearing fealty or allegiance to the king or community in medieval England.

  - "The villagers gathered for the frankpledge ceremony."
  - "In medieval times, every free man was required to attend the frankpledge court."

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Variants

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frankpledge , frankpledges

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Etymology

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From Old French 'franc pledge', meaning 'free pledge' or 'open declaration'.

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Trivia

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1. The frankpledge ceremony was also known as the 'frankpledge court'.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'frankpledge' in English literature is in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, dated to the late 9th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fealty: The mutual obligation between a lord and his vassal, based on loyalty and protection.

2. Feadalism: A social system based on the relationship between lords and vassals, characterized by the granting of land in exchange for military service.

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Culture

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Frankpledge was an important aspect of feudal society in England, as it established the relationship between the lord and his vassals. It was often accompanied by the payment of certain dues or services.

How to Memorize "frankpledge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medieval courtroom where the frankpledge ceremony is taking place. Visualize the vassals swearing their allegiance to the lord.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frankpledge' with the idea of loyalty and fealty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym F-R-A-N-K-P-L-E-G-E: Fealty, Relationship, Allegiance, Nobility, Protection, Loyalty, English, Gathering, Everyman.

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