Wednesday Word: Frankalmoigne

[calzephyr]

Frankalmoigne

I screenshotted this word, but didn't realize it was such a doozy!

This medieval English legal concept is also spelled frank almoin or frankalmoign and describes a tenure by which a religious body holds land given to them, on the condition that prayers for the soul of the donor and heirs are offered.

Comments

[zenigotchas]

Interesting....

[full_metal_ox]

“We’re going to pay you for being holy for us.”

[zenigotchas]

I think it can be worth it if it's a religion you already observe/practice. You help support a local sect, they support you back with their prayers.

[full_metal_ox]

And with such important ritual services as (depending on the religion) baptisms, confirmations, exorcisms, weddings, and funerals.

[prettygoodword]

I love the long detailing, in the Wikipedia article, of how many ways this was used for evading taxes and other obligations.

[calzephyr]

Yeah! I started with a basic Google search and when I ended up at Wikipedia I felt in over my head!