Frank Ferm
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
[L. Fr. fraunk ferme; L. Lat. libera firma.] In English law. Lands in socage tenure, described by Britton as lands and tenements whereof the nature of the fee is changed by feoffment out of chivalry for certain yearly services, and in respect whereof, neither homage, ward, marriage nor relief can be demanded. Britt. c.
66. 2 Bl. Com. 80.