view of frankpledge

noun

A gathering and inspection that occurred twice a year where every freeman over the age of twelve was required to appear in order to prove their loyalty to the king and also sought nine other freemen to vouch for their good behavior.

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nounview of frankpledge (plural views of frankpledge)

plural views of frankpledge

  1. EnglandhistoricalA gathering and inspection that occurred twice a year where every freeman over the age of twelve was required to appear in order to prove their loyalty to the king and also sought nine other freemen to vouch for their good behavior.
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