ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: Middle English frankplegge, fraunkplegge, from Anglo-French fraunc plege (intended as translation of Middle English friborg, alteration — influenced by Middle English fri, fre free — of assumed Old English frithborh ), from Old French fraunc, franc free + plege pledge — more at frithborh , frank , pledge
: the system or condition in Old English law under which with certain exceptions each male member of a tithing of 12 years of age or upward was responsible for the good conduct of and for the damage done by other members of the tithing ; also : the member himself or the tithing