Entity: FRANKLIN
Franklin refers to a medieval English landowner of free but not noble birth, or in modern slang, a guy who is good at most things, handsome, and attracts attention from others.
FRANKLIN
Etymology
The term 'Franklin' originated in medieval England to refer to a landowner of free but not noble birth.
Definition
Historically, a Franklin was a freeholder who was not of noble birth in the 14th and 15th centuries. In modern slang, a Franklin is described as a person who excels in various aspects and attracts attention.
Historical Context
In medieval England, a Franklin was a significant social class of landowners ranking below the nobility but above the commoners.
Cultural Significance
The term 'Franklin' has evolved to symbolize a person who is skilled, attractive, and admired by others in contemporary slang.
Related Concepts
- Freeholder
- Nobility
- Social Classes
See Also
A term historically used to describe a freeholder who was not of noble birth in the 14th and 15th centuries, and in modern slang, a person who excels in various aspects and is admired by others.