About The Word Affranchise

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Affranchise

Affranchise Meaning & Definition
Affranchise Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Affranchise?

[v] grant freedom to; as from slavery or servitude; "Slaves were enfranchised in the mid-19th century"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Affranchise: enfranchise

Related Terms | Find terms related to Affranchise:

See Also | liberate | set free

Affranchise In Webster's Dictionary

\Af*fran"chise\, v. t. [F. affranchir; ? (L. ad) + franc free. See {Franchise} and {Frank}.] To make free; to enfranchise. --Johnson.

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