noun
or frank·al·moin also frank·al·moigne ˈfraŋkalˌmȯin, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷
( -s )
Etymology: frank + almoign, almoin; translation of Medieval Latin eleemosyna libera
: a tenure in English law by which a religious corporation holds lands given to them and their successors forever usually on condition of praying for the soul of the donor and his heirs — compare lay fee