noun Etymology: Middle English frankeplegge, from Anglo-French francplege (probably translation of Middle English friborg peace pledge), from franc free + plege pledge Date: 15th century an Anglo-Saxon system under which each adult male member of a tithing was responsible for the good conduct of the others
FRANKPLEDGE
Meaning of FRANKPLEDGE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012