Defn: A tenure by which a religious corporation holds lands given to them and their successors forever, usually on condition of praying for the soul of the donor and his heirs; — called also tenure by free alms. Burrill.
FRANK-CHASE
Frank"-chase`, n. Etym: [Frank free + chase.] (Eng. Law)
Defn: The liberty or franchise of having a chase; free chase.
Burrill.
FRANK-FEE
Frank"-fee`, n. Etym: [Frank free + fee.] (Eng. Law)
Defn: A species of tenure in fee simple, being the opposite of ancient demesne, or copyhold. Burrill.
FRANKFORT BLACK
Frank"fort black`
Defn: . A black pigment used in copperplate printing, prepared by burning vine twigs, the lees of wine, etc. McElrath.
FRANKINCENSE
Frank"in*cense, n. Etym: [OF. franc free, pure + encens incense.]
Defn: A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best kinds now come from East Indian trees, of the genus Boswellia; a commoner sort, from the Norway spruce (Abies excelsa) and other coniferous trees. The frankincense of the ancient Jews is still unidentified.
FRANKING
Frank"ing, n. (Carp.)