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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Franktenementar(e, n. Also: franke-, franc-. [f. Franktenement,n.] A freeholder.1488 Acta Conc. 92/1.
[He] wes nocht enterit … bot by his grantschir quhilk wes bot franktenementare allanerly 1501 Ib. III. 62.
The said Jhone, frank tenementar of the landis of West Wemys 1528 Buccleuch Mun. II. 155.
William Turnbull, franktenementar of Mynto 1564 Edinb. B. Deeds 123.
Henrie Haitlie … of Melorstanis frank tenementer thairof 1590 Reg. Privy C. IV. 525.
Williame Chancellar, frank tenementar of Scheilhill
