Frankpledge

Translation of "frankpledge" into Russian

frankpledge

Noun

/ˈfræŋkˌplɛdʒ/

frankpledge

frankpledges pl

франкпледж

The system of frankpledge was used in medieval England.

Система франкпледжа использовалась в средневековой Англии.

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frankpledge

Noun

/ˈfræŋkˌplɛdʒ/

A system in medieval England where groups of ten households, known as tithings, were collectively responsible for each other's conduct and ensuring that members of the group appeared in court when required.

The frankpledge system was an early form of community policing in medieval England.

A member of a tithing in the frankpledge system.

Each frankpledge was accountable for the behavior of their fellow tithing members.

frankpledge

Adjective

/ˈfræŋkˌplɛdʒ/

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from the medieval English frankpledge system.

The manor maintained its frankpledge courts well into the fourteenth century.

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