ˈfrēmən, -ˌman, -ˌmaa(ə)n noun
( plural freemen )
Etymology: Middle English freman, from Old English frēoman, from frēo free + man, mann man
1.
a. : one not subject to the will of another ; specifically : one not a slave or vassal
b. : one enjoying civil or political liberty
2. : one having the freedom of a company or municipality : a member of a corporation or company or one with the full rights of a citizen