freedom fine

noun

A sum paid to gain freedom of the city as a trader in a guild.

Meanings

nounfreedom fine (plural freedom fines)

plural freedom fines

  1. UKhistoricalA sum paid to gain freedom of the city as a trader in a guild.
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Chicago

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