Free

Not bond or servile; not subject able, the opposite of base; privileged common. Free ships: neutral vessels, In English law. Free bench: dower chapel: a chapel, or place of worship, from the jurisdiction of the ordinary exclusive right of fishing in a public Free-fold: v. Frank-folk; Foldage. Free socage: a tenure by some called free, because the service was and thus distinguished from villein though certain, were of a baser freehold; the opposite of the ancient hold. Free warren: a royal franchise preservation or custody of animals ren, being the exclusive right of certain limits. i In old English law. Free services: unbecoming the character of a soldier to serve under his lord in the wars, like. Free socmen: tenants in free