freeman

[ free-muh n ]

/ ˈfri mən /

noun, plural free·men.

a person who is free; a person who enjoys personal, civil, or political liberty.

a person who enjoys or is entitled to citizenship, franchise, or other special privilege: a freeman of a city.

Nearby words

Origin of freeman

before 1000; Middle English freman, Old English frēoman. See free, man¹

Related formsnon·free·man, noun, plural non·free·men.

Freeman

[ free-muh n ]

/ ˈfri mən /

noun

Douglas Sou·thall

[sou-th awl] /ˈsaʊ ðɔl/, 1886–1953, U.S. journalist and biographer.

Edward Augustus,1823–92, English historian.

Mary E(leanor Wilkins),1862–1930, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for freeman

To make great films, that's one thing,” Freeman writes, “to make yourself happy, that's quite another.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Persecution is good for you” Freeman said, pointing to the Jewish people “conquering” Europe after the Holocaust as an example.
Awkward: This Democratic Judicial Candidate's Husband Is a White Supremacist|Gideon Resnick|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The election is on Tuesday and Freeman is rightfully concerned that his political views might infringe upon her chances.
Awkward: This Democratic Judicial Candidate's Husband Is a White Supremacist|Gideon Resnick|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Freeman originally responded to the allegations on his website in a post Friday.
Awkward: This Democratic Judicial Candidate's Husband Is a White Supremacist|Gideon Resnick|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

So of course, Jimmy Fallon took the opportunity to ruin it by forcing Freeman to inhale helium and pitch up his voice.
Viral Video of the Day: Morgan Freeman Sucks Helium|Alex Chancey|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Freeman is now endeavoring to raise money to make the purchase.
The Narrative of Lunsford Lane, Formerly of Raleigh, N.C.|Lunsford Lane
Johnnie Alberson, thinking he had been played a trick, would in all probability have Freeman arrested.
In Pawn|Ellis Parker Butler
Green acknowledged that he was the man to whom Freeman alluded.
Secret Band of Brothers|Jonathan Harrington Green
Freeman had his wits about him, and perhaps entertained a not too high opinion of Mexican fair play.
The Golden Fleece|Julian Hawthorne
He is the freeman whom the truth makes free, And all are slaves besides.
Joscelyn Cheshire|Sara Beaumont Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for freeman

freeman

/ (ˈfriːmən) /

noun plural -men

a person who is not a slave or in bondage

a person who enjoys political and civil liberties; citizen

a person who enjoys a privilege or franchise, such as the freedom of a city

Freeman

/ (ˈfriːmən) /

noun

Cathy, full name Catherine Astrid Salome Freeman . born 1973, Australian sprinter; winner of the 200m and 400m in the 1994 Commonwealth Games and the 400m in the 2000 Olympic Games

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Word Origin and History for freeman

freeman

Old English freoman; see free (adj.) + man (n.).