affranchise

[ uh-fran-chahyz ]
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verb (used with object),af·fran·chised, af·fran·chis·ing.
  1. to free from a state of dependence, servitude, or obligation.

Origin of affranchise

1
1450–1500; late Middle English <Middle French afranchiss-, long stem of afranchir, verbal derivative, with a-a-5, of franc free; see frank1

Other words from affranchise

  • af·fran·chise·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for affranchise

affranchise

/ (əˈfræntʃaɪz) /


verb
  1. (tr) to release from servitude or an obligation

Origin of affranchise

1
C15: from Old French afranchiss-, a stem of afranchir, from franchir to free; see frank

Derived forms of affranchise

  • affranchisement, noun

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