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Franklin
Sounds like
frangklin
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Simple meaning
What does Franklin mean?
A free landowner in medieval England.
Dictionary definition
A free landowner of moderate rank in medieval England.
Example sentences
Franklin in a sentence
easy
The story mentioned a franklin with a large farm.
medium
A franklin ranked below nobles but above many peasants.
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Franklin is a historical social-rank word from medieval England.
Synonyms
Words like Franklin
freeholderA person who owns land outright.
historyRelated word that supports the meaning of franklin.
Antonyms
Opposite words
serfA peasant bound to land in feudal society.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to franklin, depending on context.
Word family
Franklin word family
Base word
franklin
noun
franklins
More than one franklin.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does franklin mean?
Franklin means a free landowner in medieval England.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to franklin?
Freeholder is close in meaning to franklin in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of franklin?
Serf contrasts with franklin.
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