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    Franklin (en. Franklin)

    /fʁɑ̃.klɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A freeholder, a man from the countryside.
    In the Middle Ages, a franklin was often a landowner.
    Au Moyen Âge, un franklin était souvent un propriétaire terrien.
    In certain regions, this can refer to a person of good social standing.
    The franklins were often respected in their communities.
    Les franklins étaient souvent respectés dans leurs communautés.

    Etymology

    From Old English 'frēolīc', meaning 'free', used to refer to freeholders.