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affranchise

[ uh-fran-chahyz ]

verb (used with object)

affranchised, affranchising.
  1. to free from a state of dependence, servitude, or obligation.


affranchise

/ əˈڰæԳʃɪ /

verb

  1. tr to release from servitude or an obligation
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڰԳ󾱲𳾱Գ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·ڰc󾱲·Գ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of affranchise1

1450–1500; late Middle English < Middle French afranchiss-, long stem of afranchir, verbal derivative, with a- a- 5, of franc free; frank 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of affranchise1

C15: from Old French afranchiss-, a stem of afranchir, from franchir to free; see frank
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Barbaric independence had followed Greek and Roman slavery, which in turn was succeeded by feudal servitude, to reappear once more in the affranchised communes.

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After having affranchised the children of their slaves the Europeans of the Southern States would very shortly be obliged to extend the same benefit to the whole black population.

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