franklin (n.) Old form(s): Francklins
landowner ranking below the gentry, rich freeholder, yeoman
1H4 II.i.55[Chamberlain to Gadshill, of the travellers] There's a franklin in the Weald of Kent
Cym III.ii.78.1[Innogen to Pisanio, of her riding-suit] no costlier than would fit / A franklin's housewife
WT V.ii.156[Clown to Shepherd, of swearing] Let boors and franklins say it, I'll swear it
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