Freeman

See also: freeman

English

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Etymology

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  • Proprialisation of freeman. From originating as a freeman (instead of a serf, indentured, or some other status)
  • free + man. A surname taken up by freed slaves.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹiː.mən/

Proper noun

Freeman (countable and uncountable, plural Freemans)

  1. (countable) A surname.
    1. An English surname from Middle English.
    2. A freed slave surname originating as an occupation.
  2. A male given name
  3. A placename:
    1. A city in South Dakota, United States.
    2. A town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States.

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