frankpledge (English, noun)
expansion: frankpledge (plural frankpledges)
Senses:
topics: law
glosses: A form of collective suretyship and punishment under English law among the members of a tithing.
tags: historical
glosses: Any group so similarly answerable for the conduct of all its members and liable for collective punishment.
topics: law
glosses: A decener: a member of a tithing bound in frankpledge.
tags: historical
topics: law
glosses: The tithing itself.
tags: historical
uncommon
Forms:
form: frankpledges
tags: plural
form: frank-pledge
tags: alternative
form: frankenpledge
tags: alternative